Ashanti and Nelly’s relationship has been full of ups and downs over the years.
But their love story reached a peak in 2023.
The couple – who first began dating in 2003, broke up, and then reunited years later – got engaged in a quiet moment that took Ashanti completely by surprise.
Ashanti Reveals Details How Nelly Proposed To Her
In 2024, Ashanti shared the details of how Nelly proposed to her, revealing how it all happened in a way that was so simple and sweet.
Nelly decided to make his proposal a private and intimate occasion.
Ashanti explained that Nelly’s proposal happened when the two were at home, just relaxing together away from prying eyes.
It was just the two of them in the comfort of their bedroom.
She described how she was not at all dressed up in anything fancy, simply wearing a pair of Nelly’s boxers and one of his T-shirts.
She later said that she felt that she couldn’t have been less prepared for what was about to happen.
Ashanti said in an interview, “It was just such a beautiful, intimate moment. We were not dressy.”
The surprise was so huge that Ashanti said that she just didn’t see it coming at all.
Although she suspected that a proposal might come soon, she had no idea when or how it would happen.
Ashanti revealed that when Nelly got down on one knee and asked her to marry him, she was overwhelmed with emotions.
She wasn’t expecting the moment, but it quickly became one of the happiest of her life.
Ashanti said, “The way it happened was just so funny.”
She was sitting in bed, casually watching TV, completely unaware of what was about to happen.
Then, Nelly proposed.
Immediately, she burst into tears of happiness and gave him a big hug and kiss.
She recalled that she was just overjoyed.
Ashanti said that she was shocked and happy all at the same time.
Clearly, it was a big moment for her.
When Did Nelly And Ashanti Get Married?
The couple had been on and off for nearly a decade before spectacularly reuniting in 2023.
Their engagement was a moment of celebration after a long journey.
As for their wedding plans, Ashanti has been thinking ahead.
The couple actually got married in December 2023, but the news didn’t reach the public until several months later.
They also have allegedly been making plans for a bigger event that will actually involve all their friends and family, even though they’ve technically been married for a while now.
Ashanti Envisions Her Dream Wedding
Ashanti has an idea of how she sees their big day going, although she’s not quite ready to share all the details.
She revealed that she’s been dreaming about a wedding with a combination of fashion, glam, and Caribbean vibes.
She has always imagined a beach setting, with the ocean, sunshine, and palm trees as part of the backdrop.
Ashanti did, however, share that she would prefer to have the wedding after she had their baby.
When Did Ashanti Have Her Baby?
Their baby son was born last summer, leaving the couple free and clear to tie the knot whenever they’re ready.
Before their son arrived, Ashanti said that both she and Nelly were super busy.
Their baby was on his way, and because of that, everything else had to wait.
Ashanti Speaks Out On Relationship With Nelly
The couple has been through a lot together, and right now, Ashanti believes that their relationship is stronger than ever.
She said, “The growth has been, like, superb, you know, like on both ends.”
The couple has had to overcome plenty of challenges in the past.
In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, Ashanti opened up about the aftermath of their past breakup.
She said that she didn’t think that they would ever have a conversation again after they split.
But looking back now, Ashanti sees a world of difference between their relationship then and their relationship now.
She explained that before, they would sometimes argue.
Then, one of them would walk out, slam the door, and refuse to speak to the other one for days.
But things are different now.
This time around, they are both more grounded and better equipped to handle whatever comes their way.
Where Did Nelly And Ashanti Meet?
They first met in 2003 at a Grammys press conference and quickly became romantically involved.
Their relationship lasted for 10 years before they split in 2013.
After their breakup, Ashanti claimed that there was no drama between them, but they needed time to grow as individuals.
Their unexpected reunion came in 2021 when they performed together at the Verzuz battle between Ja Rule and Fat Joe.
The chemistry between them was undeniable, as everyone could see, and it wasn’t long before the two started appearing together in public again.
In 2023, they officially confirmed that they were back together, and soon after, they shared the news of their engagement.
Ashanti Speaks Out On Motherhood
Ashanti also spoke about the joy of becoming a mother.
She has been eagerly anticipating motherhood her whole life and sees it as an exciting next chapter she at one point feared wouldn’t happen for her.
In her interview, she shared how grateful she felt to have Nelly by her side, especially as they prepared for their new arrival.
She said that motherhood was always something she wanted.
And she thought it was amazing that she got to share this experience with her family and her fiance, as well as her loyal and supportive fans.
Power Couple Nelly And Ashanti
Ashanti and Nelly have a long history of collaboration in music, as well as being a hip-hop power couple.
They have worked together on several songs over the years, including Ashanti’s appearance in Nelly’s Body on Me music video.
They also reunited for a musical collaboration in 2023 on Jermaine Dupri’s This Lil’ Game We Play.
Ashanti shared how much she enjoyed recording with Nelly, saying that it was a ball.
Now, as they prepare to potentially grow their family even more and build a life together, Ashanti and Nelly are focused on their future.
And from the rumors that have been going around, the future is going to be busy for the two of them.
Nelly And Ashanti’s New Reality Show
It looks like the couple have agreed to put their happy lives together on display for all to see in a new upcoming reality show.
Here’s what we know about the exciting project.
In July 2024, multiple outlets reported that Nelly and Ashanti will be hitting the small screen in a show about their relationship and growing family.
The reports about a reality series were first shared by The Jasmine Brand on their Instagram.
And some insiders close to the couple have shared some of the first details we’ve learned about the show.
It was reported that sources had confirmed that the show would be filming in St. Louis, aka Nelly’s hometown.
It also seems likely that the show will follow them through several stages of Ashanti’s pregnancy.
In sharing the story of the proposal, Ashanti showed just how many sides there were to the couple.
They’re both superstars with a reality show in the pipeline and a swanky A-lister wedding to plan.
But when it came to the proposal, they both found joy in something small, quiet, and private.
No matter what the future holds, that moment of normality will be something that they will always remember as one of the most important nights of their lives.
