The music world was abuzz with excitement as Ashanti and Nelly announced the arrival of their first child together. On July 18, 2024, the iconic R&B singer Ashanti, 44 years old, and rapper Nelly, 50 years old, welcomed a baby boy named Kareem Kenkaide Haynes. This joyous news was kept under wraps for a month before the couple decided to share their happiness with the world.
Ashanti took to Instagram on August 21, 2024, to share a heartfelt post showcasing her postpartum journey. In a candid snapshot, she celebrated the birth of her son, proudly displaying her postpartum body while expressing the overwhelming emotions of motherhood. She wrote, “Funny how life’s plans aren’t…always on time.. lol. I’ve been waiting to be a mom for a long time now, but nothing could prepare me for EVERYTHING motherhood brings!” Her words resonated deeply with fans, as she highlighted the immense joy and challenges that come with being a new mom.
Nelly and Ashanti have been through a remarkable journey together. The couple, who first started dating in the early 2000s, rekindled their relationship in 2023, leading to an engagement announcement in April 2024. Their wedding, held in December 2023, was a private affair, marking a new chapter in their lives as they prepared to welcome their son.
The name Kareem Kenkaide holds significant meaning for the couple. Ashanti shared that the name Kareem, which means generous, noble, and dignified, was chosen with great thought and love. Kenkaide, a tribute to Ashanti’s father, reflects Nelly’s deep respect and connection to Ashanti’s family. The couple shared that this name was Nelly’s idea, and it brought an extra layer of sentimentality to the birth of their son.
Ashanti described the birth as a deeply emotional and spiritual experience, revealing that Nelly made it to the delivery room just in time, adding to the excitement and intensity of the moment. She also shared that their son is her “twin,” although he has some of his father’s features and even sleeps like him.
This moment marks a new chapter in the lives of Ashanti and Nelly, who have long been beloved figures in the music industry. Their journey to parenthood has been met with an outpouring of love and support from fans worldwide, who are thrilled to see this power couple embrace the joys and challenges of raising a child together.
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