Becoming a mother has always been in Ashanti’s future, but even she didn’t expect it would come along with an engagement to Nelly! 💍🍼 Ashanti opened up to ET about the happy news, sharing “never in a million years did I think we would be here.” When Ashanti suspected she was pregnant she immediately notified her fiancée via FaceTime after confirming her suspicions. “I couldn’t wait, [I] had to get it out,” she says. “And he was just like, ‘Oh I knew.’” ❤️ More on Ashanti getting candid about her first pregnancy at the link in bio. (📸: Derek Blanks, Ashanti)
Becoming a mother has always been in Ashanti’s future, but even she didn’t expect it would come along with an engagement to Nelly! 💍🍼 Ashanti opened up to ET about the happy news, sharing “never in a million years did I think we would be here.” When Ashanti suspected she was pregnant she immediately notified her fiancée via FaceTime after confirming her suspicions. “I couldn’t wait, [I] had to get it out,” she says. “And he was just like, ‘Oh I knew.’” ❤️ More on Ashanti getting candid about her first pregnancy at the link in bio. (📸: Derek Blanks, Ashanti)
Feeling super blessed ❤️🙏🏽😆 Thank you @entertainmenttonight ❤️
It’s a boy!! 🫶 Ashanti and Nelly welcomed their baby boy, Kareem Kenkaide Haynes, on July 18, 2024. The singer opened up exclusively to ET about their bundle of joy, who they’ve already nicknamed KK! First, the name. “His dad named him with a lot of pride,” Ashanti gushed. Kenkaide is a tribute to her own father’s name and Kareem meaning generous, kind and dignified spoke to the couple. KK had a dignified birth, coming just a little early, causing Nelly to fly in last minute to make it in time. “Having all of us in the delivery room and seeing his face for the first time, I cried it was just so emotional and spiritual at the same time,” Ashanti recalled. “Having a vision of this moment for so long…it was such an electrifying feeling.” 🥹 She also detailed early stages of life as a mom, including sharing a photo of herself in @fridamom disposable underwear, to show what the fourth trimester really looks like. “My son definitely dictates everything now, he is the priority overall and I don’t care what it will take, what I have to do, I’m just going to give everything and my all to my son,” she said. “This little boy has my entire soul wrapped around his finger.” As for some advice to fellow new moms, “follow your gut instinct and keep strong no matter what the obstacles bring.” 💪 “Your child absolutely feels your energy. Make sure that the baby feels secure and safe and you have to have space for you as well. Don’t get too lost into the world of the baby. I think that it’s really important to create a balance.” But, as she’s quick to laugh and point out, “I’m super brand new so I’m not trying to give the golden advice.” Swipe for more from Ashanti and Nelly! (📸: Ashanti)
It’s a boy!! 🫶 Ashanti and Nelly welcomed their baby boy, Kareem Kenkaide Haynes, on July 18, 2024. The singer opened up exclusively to ET about their bundle of joy, who they’ve already nicknamed KK! First, the name. “His dad named him with a lot of pride,” Ashanti gushed. Kenkaide is a tribute to her own father’s name and Kareem meaning generous, kind and dignified spoke to the couple. KK had a dignified birth, coming just a little early, causing Nelly to fly in last minute to make it in time. “Having all of us in the delivery room and seeing his face for the first time, I cried it was just so emotional and spiritual at the same time,” Ashanti recalled. “Having a vision of this moment for so long…it was such an electrifying feeling.” 🥹 She also detailed early stages of life as a mom, including sharing a photo of herself in @fridamom disposable underwear, to show what the fourth trimester really looks like. “My son definitely dictates everything now, he is the priority overall and I don’t care what it will take, what I have to do, I’m just going to give everything and my all to my son,” she said. “This little boy has my entire soul wrapped around his finger.” As for some advice to fellow new moms, “follow your gut instinct and keep strong no matter what the obstacles bring.” 💪 “Your child absolutely feels your energy. Make sure that the baby feels secure and safe and you have to have space for you as well. Don’t get too lost into the world of the baby. I think that it’s really important to create a balance.” But, as she’s quick to laugh and point out, “I’m super brand new so I’m not trying to give the golden advice.” Swipe for more from Ashanti and Nelly! (📸: Ashanti)
🌊 @ashanti wows the crowd with a medley of hits on #AmericanIdol 2025! 🎶💃
Wishing my beautiful sister an amazing solar return!!!!!! I’m so proud of you. Congratulations on becoming a certified herbalist and natural health practitioner 🙌🏽🙏🏽 You worked soooo hard and sacrificed so much to accomplish this great achievement. I pray you get everything you want in your heart you deserve it all… May God continue to shine his light on you as you shine your light on so many. ✨✨💫 Me and Kk love you infinitely ❤️❤️❤️😆 @liltuneshi 🎉🎉🎉🎂🎂🎂🥳🥳🥳😘
Wishing my beautiful sister an amazing solar return!!!!!! I’m so proud of you. Congratulations on becoming a certified herbalist and natural health practitioner 🙌🏽🙏🏽 You worked soooo hard and sacrificed so much to accomplish this great achievement. I pray you get everything you want in your heart you deserve it all… May God continue to shine his light on you as you shine your light on so many. ✨✨💫 Me and Kk love you infinitely ❤️❤️❤️😆 @liltuneshi 🎉🎉🎉🎂🎂🎂🥳🥳🥳😘
Wishing my beautiful sister an amazing solar return!!!!!! I’m so proud of you. Congratulations on becoming a certified herbalist and natural health practitioner 🙌🏽🙏🏽 You worked soooo hard and sacrificed so much to accomplish this great achievement. I pray you get everything you want in your heart you deserve it all… May God continue to shine his light on you as you shine your light on so many. ✨✨💫 Me and Kk love you infinitely ❤️❤️❤️😆 @liltuneshi 🎉🎉🎉🎂🎂🎂🥳🥳🥳😘
Wishing my beautiful sister an amazing solar return!!!!!! I’m so proud of you. Congratulations on becoming a certified herbalist and natural health practitioner 🙌🏽🙏🏽 You worked soooo hard and sacrificed so much to accomplish this great achievement. I pray you get everything you want in your heart you deserve it all… May God continue to shine his light on you as you shine your light on so many. ✨✨💫 Me and Kk love you infinitely ❤️❤️❤️😆 @liltuneshi 🎉🎉🎉🎂🎂🎂🥳🥳🥳😘
Wishing my beautiful sister an amazing solar return!!!!!! I’m so proud of you. Congratulations on becoming a certified herbalist and natural health practitioner 🙌🏽🙏🏽 You worked soooo hard and sacrificed so much to accomplish this great achievement. I pray you get everything you want in your heart you deserve it all… May God continue to shine his light on you as you shine your light on so many. ✨✨💫 Me and Kk love you infinitely ❤️❤️❤️😆 @liltuneshi 🎉🎉🎉🎂🎂🎂🥳🥳🥳😘
Wishing my beautiful sister an amazing solar return!!!!!! I’m so proud of you. Congratulations on becoming a certified herbalist and natural health practitioner 🙌🏽🙏🏽 You worked soooo hard and sacrificed so much to accomplish this great achievement. I pray you get everything you want in your heart you deserve it all… May God continue to shine his light on you as you shine your light on so many. ✨✨💫 Me and Kk love you infinitely ❤️❤️❤️😆 @liltuneshi 🎉🎉🎉🎂🎂🎂🥳🥳🥳😘
Wishing my beautiful sister an amazing solar return!!!!!! I’m so proud of you. Congratulations on becoming a certified herbalist and natural health practitioner 🙌🏽🙏🏽 You worked soooo hard and sacrificed so much to accomplish this great achievement. I pray you get everything you want in your heart you deserve it all… May God continue to shine his light on you as you shine your light on so many. ✨✨💫 Me and Kk love you infinitely ❤️❤️❤️😆 @liltuneshi 🎉🎉🎉🎂🎂🎂🥳🥳🥳😘
Ashanti. National Anthem. World Series Game 4 🎤
Ashanti. National Anthem. World Series Game 4 🎤
Super late posting…Happy 23’rd Anniversary to my self titled debut ❤️✨…. Super grateful… I’m sitting here in Dublin Ireland right now about to start my European tour tonight and the songs on this album still ring off in arenas hard as they did 23years ago. Thank you all so much for all the love and support. 🙏🏽❤️ #Ashanti 4/2/02
Our Idols will give it the AHH!!! 🤩 @disneyaulani with @ashanti’s help, TONIGHT!
Let’s gooooo!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥 can’t wait to see you all!!! 😆 *2nd show added in London* 💃🏽💃🏽
Let’s gooooo!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥 can’t wait to see you all!!! 😆 *2nd show added in London* 💃🏽💃🏽
Let’s gooooo!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥 can’t wait to see you all!!! 😆 *2nd show added in London* 💃🏽💃🏽
Let’s gooooo!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥 can’t wait to see you all!!! 😆 *2nd show added in London* 💃🏽💃🏽
Let’s gooooo!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥 can’t wait to see you all!!! 😆 *2nd show added in London* 💃🏽💃🏽
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