Nelly and Ashanti’s new reality TV show will follow their life as newlyweds. The show marks their first joint venture into reality television since rekindling their relationship.
The 50-year-old rapper and the 44-year-old singer – who welcomed son Kareem Kenkaide Haynes, in July 2024 – will share the ups and downs of married life in upcoming show ‘Nelly Ashanti: We Belong Together’. Their journey represents one of music’s most celebrated reunions in recent years.
“‘Nelly Ashanti: We Belong Together’, follows the electrifying journey of this beloved couple as they reignite their love, navigate the ups and downs of newlywed life and the challenges of parenthood while juggling their thriving careers. Can this unstoppable duo prove that their love truly can conquer all? A fun-filled exploration of love’s second chances,” a press release from Peacock stated. The streaming platform has been expanding its reality programming with several high-profile celebrity-focused shows.
Nelly and Ashanti will executive produce the upcoming series, which will premiere in June. Their involvement as executive producers gives them creative control over how their story is presented to viewers.
The series will include eight 30 minute episodes. This format allows for an intimate look at their daily lives while maintaining a focused narrative structure.
Nelly and Ashanti first started dating in 2003, after meeting at a Grammy Awards press conference. Both were at the height of their musical careers at the time, with Nelly known for his chart-topping hits and Ashanti dominating the R&B scene.
They dated for a decade before splitting in 2013. Their breakup was widely covered in entertainment media, though both maintained relative privacy about the details.
However, they unexpectedly reunited onstage in 2021 during Ja Rule and Fat Joe’s Verzuz battle and revealed in 2023 that they were back together. Their onstage chemistry during the Verzuz battle sparked immediate speculation among fans about a potential reconciliation.
They secretly tied the knot in December 2023, before welcoming their son the following year. Their private wedding ceremony reflected their desire to keep significant life moments intimate despite their public profiles.
“I think it surprised both of us. It wasn’t anything that was planned,” speaking previously about their romantic reconciliation, Nelly told the ‘Boss Moves with Rasheeda’ show. “We both were pretty much doing what we do. But sometimes being separate, you understand one another more. You could be like, ‘Well yo, let me exactly see maybe what they see.’ We all can be defensive sometimes in our own relationships. We know we wrong but we going to stand on it, you know what I mean? But we all a victim to that.” His candid reflection on their journey has resonated with fans who appreciate their authenticity.
The reality show comes at a time when both artists continue to maintain active music careers while embracing their new chapter as parents. Ashanti has been working on new musical projects while Nelly continues to perform across various venues nationally.
Industry experts note that the couple’s story of reconnection after nearly a decade apart has significant appeal to viewers who appreciate stories of authentic love and second chances. Their journey represents a rare example of celebrities finding their way back to each other after substantial time apart.
The series will also provide glimpses into their blended family life, as Nelly has children from previous relationships. This aspect adds another layer to their story as they navigate creating new family dynamics together.
Fans have expressed enthusiasm about seeing the couple’s chemistry and authentic relationship on screen, particularly after following their reunion journey through social media glimpses. Their relationship has garnered support from fellow musicians and fans alike who celebrate their rekindled romance.
The show joins a growing trend of celebrity-led reality programming that offers more intimate and controlled glimpses into stars’ lives compared to traditional media coverage. By taking executive producer roles, the couple ensures their narrative is presented on their own terms.
Production for the series reportedly began shortly after the birth of their son, capturing the couple’s early days as parents together. The timing allows the show to document a particularly significant chapter in their relationship as they embrace parenthood together for the first time.
