Ashanti, Rapper Nelly Reportedly Expecting Their First Child Together

• In September, the musicians, Nelly and Ashanti, confirmed that they were back together after ten years apart
• The two are reportedly expecting their first child together after a performance they did where Nelly was holding Ashanti's belly
• This is Ashanti's first pregnancy, while Nelly already has two kids, a son and a daughter, with ex-Channetta Valentine

Rapper Nelly, real name Cornell Iral Haynes Jr., and his lover Ashanti are expecting their first child together.

When did Nelly and Asnati rekindle love?

The two lovebirds are proof that maybe if it did not work out the first time, the second time might be the charm.

The two confirmed that they had rekindled their romance nearly a decade after calling it quits in September.

Nelly revealed that the time they spent apart, made them understand each other better.

"I think we both were pretty much doing what we do, but sometimes being separate you understand one another more. You be like, 'Yo, let me see exactly what they see.' You know, because we all can be defensive sometimes in our own relationships. We know we wrong but we going to stand on it. But we all a victim to that."

Are Nelly and Ashanti expecting?

The two lovers are reportedly expecting their first child together, and they are elated about it.

US Weekly reported that Nelly and Ashanti are welcoming their first baby together.

The rumours started swirling when the Foolish singer and the Ride Wit Me singer were at a function, and Nelly seemingly pointed to Ashanti's belly.

This would be Ashanti's first child with Nelly.

The rapper, however, has two grown children, Chanelle and Cornell Haynes III, from his previous relationship with his ex channetta Valentine.

Nelly sells music rights

In July, Nelly joined a list of the many renowned stars who have recently sold either a portion or the entirety of their music catalogues.

Notable artistes such as Justin Beiber, Neil Young, David Bowie, and Bob Dylan are among those who have also sold the rights to their music.

Nelly's lucrative deal reportedly would enable the rapper to continue profiting from the remaining half of his music catalogue.