Nelly and Ashanti Enjoy 'Playful and Loving' Date Night at His Annual Charity Ball (Exclusive)

Mar. 15, 2025

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NellyandAshantiknow how to have a good time.

The couple stepped out on Sunday, Dec. 15, for Nelly’s annual Black and White Charity Ball at the Four Seasons Hotel in his hometown of St. Louis, Missouri.

“Make some noise for my God damn beautiful wife,” he said onstage.

The “Hot in Here” rapper was also granted a key to the city with the St. Lunatics. In response to the honor, he teased a festival in partnership with Metro Boomin happening in 2025.

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More guests at the ball includedNe-Yo, Metro Boomin, Jermaine Dupri, Bow Wow, Jordan Binnington, Oli Marmol, Masyn Winn, J-Kwon, Murphy Lee, Kyjuan, City, Slo’Down, Blanco Brown, Isaac Keys, Polow Da Don, Richard Fortus, Sydney Thomas, Connor Perry, Jim Edmonds, Orlando Pace and more.

In November, the couplecaught up with PEOPLEon their lives as new parents to son Kareem Kenkaide Haynes, whose arrival was announced in August viaInstagram.

“It’s amazing,” Ashanti said of having KK in their lives. “He’s a blessing. He’s an angel. My life is amazing right now. I’m super blessed, so happy. I’m insanely in love with him.”

Reflecting on how his personality was flourishing, Ashanti said he definitely “has daddy’s temper.”

“When the bottle isn’t ready — oh, man,” she said.

The Grammy Award winnersfirst announced they were expecting their first child togetherin an Instagram video shared in April. The “Foolish” singer also shared the news withEssencesoon after, revealing not only that she was pregnant, but that she and Nelly were engaged.

“This new year of my life is such a blessing full of love, hope and anticipation,” Ashanti told the outlet. “Motherhood is something I have looked forward to, and sharing this with my family, fiancé and loyal fans, who have been so supportive of my career, is an amazing experience.”

source: people.com