Nelly‘s wife, Ashanti, has been the subject of discussion among fans recently after she presented the rapper with an award at the 2025 iHeart Music Awards. Nelly and his wife’s relationship became a hot topic on the internet after they rekindled their romance in 2023.
Here’s all you need to know about Nelly’s wife.
What is Nelly’s wife’s name?
Nelly’s wife’s name is Ashanti.
The couple’s first meeting dates back to 2003 when they met at a Grammy Awards event. Following that, the duo was spotted on numerous outings. However, they never confirmed that they were dating.
According to PEOPLE, after being engulfed in dating rumors for five years, Ashanti addressed their relationship in 2008 and stated, “Me and Nelly, we’re good friends. We kick it – hang out a lot.” In 2013, the couple made headlines again as fans speculated that they had parted ways.
A decade later in April 2023, Nelly and Ashanti broke the internet after rumors swirled that they had rekindled their romance. Nelly confirmed their dating status in September of that year and they got married in December.
What is Ashanti’s age?
Ashanti is 44 years old.
The age difference between her and Nelly is almost 6 years. At the time of their first meeting in 2003, Ashanti would’ve been around 22-23 years old while Nelly would have been 28-29 years old. The exact details of when they started their relationship back then are not known.
What is Ashanti’s job and what does she do for a living?
Ashanti is a singer-songwriter and actress.
She has also featured in Nelly’s song “Body On Me.”The singer entered the music industry with her debut track “Foolish” in 2002. Ashanti has bagged a Grammy Award for her debut album titled Ashanti in 2003. Her other albums that did well on the charts are Chapter II, Braveheart, and more.
Do Nelly and Ashanti have kids?
Nelly and Ashanti have one kid.
Their kid’s name is Kareem Kenkaide Hayes, also known as KK. He was born on July 18, 2024. Ashanti had shared an image of herself on Instagram in August after welcoming her baby boy. Nelly also shares daughter Chanelle and son Cornell with former partner Channetta Valentine. He also adopted his sister’s kids Shawn and Sydney, after her death.
