Life begins at 40, they say, but Nelly is living his best on his 49th birthday, thanks to Ashanti, who surprised him with an amazing gift. The Grammy winner received a gift from Ashanti, whom he began dating in September. Their relationship may be only about a month old, but for starters, they have known each other for decades.
Nelly And Ashanti’s Dating History
A trip down memory lane shows Nelly and Ashanti are as thick as thieves. They first met at the Grammy Awards in 2023. The attraction was mutual, and they soon began dating. But somehow, the pair refused to divulge much about their romance. Through the years, they maintained secrecy, calling each other just friends.
About a decade later, the gossip mills churned out news of their breakup. Still, they respected the status quo. From time to time, the duo met at events and shows.
Nelly and Ashanti are Back Again
However, all that changed in April 2023 when they were seen acting as lovebirds. They later chose each other as their date to a star-studded event, and in September, they spilled the beans themselves.
With nothing to hide, Ashanti and Nelly are having the time of their lives as mature lovers. During his appearance on Boss Moves with Rasheeda, Nelly stated:
“I think it surprised both of us, though. It wasn’t anything that was like, I don’t think, planned. I think we both was pretty much doing what we do.”
Nelly’s 49th Birthday Gift From Ashanti
Nelly is one year shy of 50, and his stars seem to have aligned thanks to his long-time love. Ashanti gave a thoughtful gift to Nelly for his 49th birthday. USA Today gathered that it was an early gift that came two days before D-day.
The hip hop star shipped in a convertible that suits her man’s taste in California. She added light, sound, and the Derrty logo — Nelly’s record label.
Consequently, the celebrant was moved by this gesture, and he showed it by getting cozy with his leading beau. The couple showed the world they had nothing to hide after sharing a passionate kiss for all to see. The surprise package was delivered during a joint birthday and Halloween party.
