Minutes after the singer publicly revealed her pregnancy, news has surfaced that Ashanti and Nelly are engaged.
Ashanti Reveals She & Nelly Are Engaged
On Wednesday, April 17, Ashanti took to Instagram to share a video revealing her pregnancy, per The Shade Room.
Minutes later, the singer’s exclusive interview with Essence was published. During the singer’s sit down with the outlet, she revealed that she and Nelly are now engaged.
“This new year of my life is such a blessing full of love, hope, and anticipation,” she told the outlet. “Motherhood is something that I have looked forward to, and sharing this with my family, fiancee, and loyal fans, who have been so supportive of my career, is an amazing experience.”
Social Media Reacts
Social media users quickly entered The Shade Room’s comment section to congratulate the pair on their double milestone.
Instagram user @1frankjordon wrote, “Dis how I’m coming in 20 years bout my lil s**t”
While Instagram user @jhoneellis added, “the ring, the baby!? i love this for her”
Instagram user @itsssaniaa_ wrote, “Im so happy she successfully spun the block, they haven’t stopped smiling since 🩷”
While Instagram user @yummiee added, “I KNOW THAT’S RIGHT!!!! 💍💍💍💍”
Instagram user @shulerking wrote, “I’m so emotional right now.”
While Instagram user @iamceceliarobinson2 added, “I’m truly happy for them… I’m over here smiling and ish like I know them in real life….”
Instagram user @rickdarulah wrote, “She been wearing that ring since last year too! Happy for them🫶🏽”
While Instagram user @hernamekb added, “I loveeee how he carrying, he not fumbling her this go round okay😭”
Instagram user @spoiledassamber wrote, “Check on Irv Gotti!! I know he somewhere crying punching the air!!”
While Instagram user @itgirl.ze added, “Okay so basically i don’t need to rush my baby or marriage because it’s no age limit ❤️❤️❤️ noted”