The announcement comes seven months after the couple confirmed their rekindled relationship. Ashanti and Nelly first met in 2003 at the Grammy Awards and dated for over a decade.
In an exclusive interview with Essence Magazine on Wednesday, Ashanti expressed gratitude for the blessings in her life.
The singer said, “This new year of my life is such a blessing full of love, hope, and anticipation.
“Motherhood is something that I have looked forward to, and sharing this with my family, fiancé, and loyal fans, who have been so supportive of my career, is an amazing experience.”
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Ashanti also hinted at her pregnancy in an Instagram video, where she responded to a question saying, “I’m gonna need about nine months.”
While this will be Ashanti’s first child, Nelly has two children from a previous relationship.
The rapper also has two adopted children from his stepsister Jaqueline Donahue, who died from leukemia in 2005.
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