Nelly and Ashanti secretly got married 6 months ago, before the couple revealed they’re expecting their first child together.
According to a legal documents database, the Lil Bit rapper and Only U singer reportedly tied the knot in December 2023.
The Missouri database entry said Nelly (born Cornell Iral Haynes Jr.) and Ashanti (full name Ashanti Shequoiya Douglas) married on Dec. 27, 2023, but had no additional information about their nuptials.
According to the database, the R&B stars married shortly after rekindling their romance in September.
TMZ first reported the news on Wednesday, June 19, that Nelly and Ashanti exchanged vows, though its unknown where the ceremony was held.
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According to public records, the Hip Hop stars’ marriage became official in Nelly’s hometown of St. Louis County.
The lovebirds have been teasing in recent weeks that a bigger celebration is to come.
The Baby singer, 43, told Essence in April that she was looking forward to entering motherhood ‘with my family, fiancé and loyal fans, who have been so supportive of my career.’
