Nelly thinks Ashanti is “killing” motherhood. The couple welcomed their first child together last year, adding to their growing family.
The 50-year-old rapper – who already has Chanelle, 31, and Cornell, 26, with his ex Channetta Valentine then adopted his sister’s children after she passed away – has son KK, nine months, with wife Ashanti, 44, and explained that she has waited “so long” to become a mother that it is a “beautiful to see” her embracing her new role in life. Nelly has been balancing his music career with family life for many years.
“You know, it’s just beautiful to see the love and the emotion,” he told E! News. Their relationship has been well-documented in the entertainment industry since the early 2000s.
“I mean, he has it with all his kids, but obviously, KK is the baby right now. So, it’s beautiful to see. It’s always great when you get a chance to share your life and all of that. But I think on this one, it’s just watching her get a chance to be a mom, and watching the joy in her face that she gets, just [from] her interaction with him,” Nelly continued. The couple has been sharing glimpses of their family life on social media, delighting fans worldwide.
“She’s waited so long,” the Grammy-winning artist added, acknowledging Ashanti’s journey to motherhood. Women who become mothers in their 40s often report high levels of life satisfaction and emotional readiness.
“Now she’s tackling motherhood with the best attention she could, anyone could give, and she’s killing it.” Mature parents often bring greater patience and wisdom to child-rearing, benefiting their children’s development.
Meanwhile, the ‘Foolish’ songstress recently revealed that she felt “amazing” and “humbled” since becoming a mom, and admitted that she and Nelly will “definitely” be having another baby, although she is hopeful that the next one will be a little girl. Ashanti’s music career spans over two decades with numerous hit singles.
“I am feeling amazing, incredibly pleased, humbled,” she said. Celebrity mothers often face unique challenges balancing career demands with family life.
“My life has completely changed for the better. I feel full, you know? My cup is full,” the R&B star continued, expressing the profound impact motherhood has had on her perspective. Parenthood often triggers significant positive changes, enhancing emotional regulation and empathy.
“We’re going to add some more. Definitely a girl to balance it out. I’m outnumbered in the house right now. So, a girl would be great!” Ashanti‘s desire for a daughter reflects a common sentiment among parents seeking gender balance in their families.
Ashanti and Nelly dated in the early 2000s but split up and married in December 2023. Their rekindled romance captured public attention as they announced their wedding after years apart, demonstrating that timing plays a crucial role in relationships.
“We were together for 11 years off-and-on,” Ashanti said, providing insight into their complex relationship history. Couples who reunite after significant time apart often bring greater maturity and clarity to their partnership.
“We stopped, we hated each other for a good chunk of time. And then we spun the block,” she admitted candidly, showcasing the real-world challenges many couples face. Many couples successfully reconcile after significant breakups, often building stronger relationships the second time around.
“It just feels like timing is everything,” she concluded, highlighting a sentiment that resonates with many who have experienced the unpredictable nature of love and relationships. Their story represents a growing trend of celebrities embracing family life and parenthood in the public eye while maintaining successful careers.
The couple’s journey from musical collaborators to parents exemplifies how relationships can evolve over time, particularly in the high-pressure environment of the entertainment industry. Public figures often face additional scrutiny but can use their platforms to normalize the joys and challenges of parenthood.
