Ashanti is an “awesome mom,” according to Nelly.
The Grammy-winning artist, known for her record-breaking debut album and numerous hit collaborations, has added another remarkable achievement to her list – motherhood.
The 44-year-old singer gave birth to her first child, a son called Kareem, in August, and her husband Nelly has now praised Ashanti’s parenting skills. The multi-talented artist, who has sold over 15 million records worldwide, is embracing her new role with the same passion she brings to her music.
“She’s an awesome mom, to watch someone care about someone else so much and give their all and is willing to give their all,” the 50-year-old rap star — who married Ashanti in 2023 — told “Entertainment Tonight.”
Ashanti goes ‘too far’ — and Nelly likes it
“Like she said, sometimes it can be too far but you would way prefer to have a parent that goes too far than a parent that doesn’t go far enough. It’s a laughable love, in a good way, because I just laugh. I just say, ‘Look at this baby.’ I can’t wait to show him some of the pictures and the videos, like ‘Look at what your mom is doing to you.'”
Nelly revealed that Ashanti takes her child through several wardrobe changes a day.
“She treats him like a Build-A-Bear,” Nelly said. “The boy is 3 months. Change his outfits in the house. He doesn’t leave the house. He changes outfits three times in the house. Put his diaper on and a onesie and let him thug.”
The transition to motherhood seems natural for Ashanti, who began her entertainment career as a teenager performing in talent shows. The artist, who later founded her own record label, Written Entertainment, has always shown determination in pursuing her dreams.
Ashanti previously admitted that she’s “always dreamed” about becoming a mom. She told ‘Entertainment Tonight’: “I was so shocked and happy and emotional. I always dreamed about it. I wanted it so, so bad and I just feel like the timing was perfect.”
The announcement of their growing family came in an unexpected way when Nelly actually announced their pregnancy news before it was even confirmed by a test result. Ashanti, who has demonstrated her versatility not only in music but also in films like John Tucker Must Die and Resident Evil: Extinction, subsequently confessed that she didn’t know her husband was preparing to share the news with their fans.
“When he blurted that out on stage, we actually did not know,” she explained. “I hadn’t even taken a test at that time.”
The eight-time Billboard Award winner and two-time American Music Award recipient has always been known for her authentic approach to life and art. This same authenticity is now reflected in her journey as a mother, as she pours the same dedication into parenting that helped her achieve a Guinness World Record for being the fastest-selling debut female artist.
The couple’s joy is evident as they navigate this new chapter together, with Ashanti bringing the same passion to motherhood that has marked her successful career in entertainment. Her transition from chart-topping artist to doting mother adds another beautiful dimension to her already impressive legacy in the entertainment industry.
