Ashanti and Nelly have welcomed their first child together, a baby boy named Kareem Kenkaide Haynes, born on July 18. The 43-year-old singer announced the joyful news on August 21 during an interview with “Entertainment Tonight.” She revealed that the nickname for their son is “KK,” explaining that the name Kenkaide honors her father’s legacy.
In her heartfelt commentary, Ashanti emphasized that her son is now her top priority, stating, “He is the priority overall… I’m just going to give everything and my all to my son. This little boy has my entire soul wrapped around his finger.”
On the same day, Ashanti shared her feelings about motherhood in an Instagram post, reflecting on her long-awaited dreams of becoming a mom. She humorously acknowledged that life does not always unfold as planned, mentioning the challenges and joys that come with postpartum life, while also expressing pride in her body for giving birth.
2024 has been a significant year for the couple, whose romance, which began in the early 2000s, was rekindled last year. In April, Ashanti announced their pregnancy via Essence, and by June, reports surfaced that they tied the knot in a private ceremony in December 2023.
At the 2023 VMAs, Ashanti seemed to confirm their renewed relationship while sharing details about their connection, noting that they exchanged numbers at a specific location and expressing her happiness about how everything is coming together.