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2024 - 8 - 21

Nelly and Ashanti's Baby Boy: A New Hit in Their Family Playlist!

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Guess who's joined the music scene? Nelly and Ashanti welcome their first child—a baby boy! Get the scoop on their adorable announcement!

In a delightful rhythm of love, Ashanti and Nelly have taken a fascinating step in their personal lives—the couple has officially welcomed their first child, a bouncing baby boy named Kareem Kenkaide Haynes! The proud new mommy, Ashanti, who has been candid with her fans about her postpartum journey, shared the joyous news through a heartfelt video expressing her love for the little one. Kareem's birthday falls on July 18, marking the start of a beautiful new chapter for the couple!

After years of dating rumors and public appearances together, Ashanti and Nelly finally tied the knot in December of 2022. Just a few months later, they announced their engagement, and now their family has expanded to include their little miracle. On social media, Ashanti expressed how incredibly proud she is, stating, "This is the greatest blessing," reflecting the joy that parenthood brings. Fans are buzzing with excitement to see how the singer will weave tales of motherhood into her next record!

However, it hasn't been all smooth sailing for Nelly; recent news reports brought to light that he had an arrest stemming from a past infraction in 2018, which led to a warrant released in December 2023. Interestingly enough, this happened just after he scored big at the Hollywood Casino in Maryland—talk about a wild ride! But it seems this new father is focused on more joyful pursuits now that he's got a little one to inspire his next songs.

As they embrace parenthood together, Ashanti and Nelly's fans are eager to witness the next stages of their journey. Will little Kareem become the first rap prodigy or a pop sensation in his own right? That remains to be seen! One thing is certain: this talented couple is bound to create a harmonious family dynamic, and we can't wait to hear all about their experiences parenting their little one.

Did you know? Ashanti, celebrated for her hit songs in the early 2000s, also played a significant role in revitalizing R&B music. And as for Nelly, his influence on hip-hop through catchy tunes and unique collaborations has made him one of the most recognizable names in the music industry! Looks like little Kareem is already destined to have some serious musical prowess in his genes!

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Ashanti and Nelly Welcome First Child, a Baby Boy (Today.com)

Ashanti and Nelly have welcomed their first child, a baby boy. They have also revealed their son's name.

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Ashanti and Nelly are parents. Musicians welcome a baby boy (Los Angeles Times)

Ashanti has a new baby to sing about: her first child, with rapper Nelly. The 'Baby' singer says she is 'four weeks post-partum' after welcoming her son.

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Nelly and Ashanti welcome their first child together (fox2now.com)

His arrest stemmed from a 2018 infraction, leading to a warrant issued in December 2023 after he won several jackpots this month at Hollywood Casino in Maryland ...

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Ashanti Confirms She Welcomed Her First Baby With Nelly: 'This Is ... (Billboard)

The rep also revealed the name of the little one — Kareem Kenkaide Haynes — and that his birthday was July 18. “The proud and happy parents are so in love with ...

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Ashanti and Nelly Welcome Their First Child: “I'm So Proud of My ... (Hollywood Reporter)

Ashanti and Nelly welcomed their first child together, born last month. They previously announced their engagement in April.

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Ashanti and Nelly announce birth of their first baby together (USA TODAY)

The "Body on Me" singers, who married in December, welcomed their baby boy in July, Ashanti announced with a video of her postpartum body.

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Ashanti and Nelly are parents to a baby boy (WYFF Greenville)

The couple welcomed their first child, a baby boy named Kareem Kenkaide Haynes, last month.

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Ashanti and Nelly are parents to a baby boy (KSBW The Central Coast)

The couple welcomed their first child, a baby boy named Kareem Kenkaide Haynes, last month.

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Ashanti Shares Postpartum Body After Welcoming Baby Boy With ... (Black Enterprise)

Ashanti is happy to announce that she and Nelly are the proud parents of a newborn son, Kareem Kenkaide Haynes, a rep confirms.

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Ashanti shares meaning of son's name, life as a mom: 'This little boy ... (GMA)

"His name is Kareem Kenkaide Haynes," the "Baby" singer said in an interview with ET. "His dad named him with a lot of pride." "We were going back and ...

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Ashanti and Nelly are parents to a baby boy (CNN)

The couple welcomed their first child, a baby boy named Kareem Kenkaide Haynes, last month, a representative for Nelly told CNN on Wednesday. “Funny how life's ...

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Ashanti and Nelly Went 'Back and Forth' Over Son Kareem's Name (Us Weekly)

After news broke on Wednesday, August 21, that the 43-year-old singer gave birth to son Kareem Kenkaide, Ashanti opened up to Entertainment Tonight about her “ ...

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