Ashanti and Nelly Welcome Their First Child Together

Musician couple Ashanti and Nelly have welcomed their first child together, a baby boy named Kareem Kenkaide Haynes. The couple had announced their pregnancy and engagement months prior. This marks Ashanti's first child, while Nelly has four children from previous relationships and adoptions.

Musician couple Ashanti and Nelly have welcomed their first child together, a baby boy named Kareem Kenkaide Haynes. The joyous news comes months after the couple announced their pregnancy and engagement.

In an emotional Instagram post, Ashanti shared her feelings on motherhood and her postpartum experience. 'I've been waiting to be a mom for a long time now but nothing could prepare me for EVERYTHING motherhood brings,' she wrote.

While Nelly has two children from previous relationships and two adopted children, this is Ashanti's first venture into parenthood. The couple, who first dated in 2003 and rekindled their romance in 2023, are over the moon with their new addition.

(With inputs from agencies.)