Nelly and his wife-to-be Ashanti recently celebrated their upcoming parenthood with a lavish baby shower hosted by luxury clothing brand Dolce & Gabbana.
The event, held at a D&G store in New York City, drew notable guests including rapper Fat Joe and his wife, Lorena Cartagena.
The occasion marked a joyous moment for the couple, who are eagerly anticipating the arrival of their first child together.
Fat Joe humorously attributes their reconciliation to his 2021 Verzuz battle against Ja Rule, claiming it brought Ashanti and Nelly back together after a decade-long separation.
Videos from the baby shower captured the heartfelt surprise as Ashanti emerged from an elevator to the warm embrace of family and friends.
Nelly, in good spirits, joked about their reunion sparked by the Verzuz event, reminiscing about the initial tension and how he approached Ashanti to break the ice.
Since reuniting, Ashanti and Nelly have been inseparable, with the “Happy” singer radiating joy throughout her pregnancy, publicly announced in April. Looking ahead, Ashanti revealed plans for a tropical-themed wedding after giving birth, envisioning a celebration filled with fashion, glamor, and Caribbean vibes.
“I have to have a beach and ocean and sunshine and palm trees,” Ashanti shared with Entertainment Tonight.
