Nelly and Ashanti Share How Life Has Changed After Welcoming Son Kareem: 'He's a Blessing' (Exclusive)

Mar. 15, 2025

Ashanti and Nelly on Nov. 9, 2024.Photo:Rodin Eckenroth/WireImage

Rodin Eckenroth/WireImage

AshantiandNellyare reflecting on theirfirst months together as parents.

“It’s amazing,” Ashanti says 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 the nearly 4-month-old’s personality is emerging, Ashanti adds that he definitely “has daddy’s temper.”

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

In the carousel of photos, Ashanti also shared a video of herself in a blue robe, telling the camera, “Four weeks postpartum. You have no idea what this body can do.”

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The Grammy Award winnersfirst announced they were expecting their first child togetherin another Instagram video shared in April on Ashanti’s account, in which she filmed her mom Tina Douglas' reaction to finding out about the pregnancy.

The clip showed Ashanti getting ready for a performance when her mom entered the room and asked how much more time she needed. “Uh, I’m gonna need about nine months,” Ashanti answered, prompting her mom to look shocked.

Ashanti and Nelly in 2023.Paras Griffin/Getty

Paras Griffin/Getty

The 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