Nelly and Ashanti Welcome Their First Child Together

A Baby Boy Named Kareem Kenkaide Hayes

Congratulations are in order for singer Ashanti and rapper Nelly! The reunited couple have welcomed their first child together, a baby boy named Kareem Kenkaide Hayes. Ashanti gave birth to her first baby with her husband Nelly after Us Weekly exclusively broke the news of her pregnancy in December 2023.

Sharing the Exciting News on Instagram

The singer, 43, and her husband Nelly, 49, have welcomed their first baby together, sharing the exciting news on Instagram. In the photo, Ashanti posed in a hospital bed, cradling her newborn son in her arms. The couple revealed their pregnancy news as well as their engagement in April.

CNN Reports on the News

CNN also reported on the news, stating that Ashanti and Nelly have gone public with both a pregnancy and their engagement. The couple has been dating on and off since 2003 and finally tied the knot in a quiet ceremony in December 2023.

A New Chapter for the Couple

This is the first child for both Ashanti and Nelly. The couple is said to be overjoyed and excited about this new chapter in their lives. Fans and friends have taken to social media to congratulate the couple on their new arrival.