Nelly and Ashanti Welcome Their First Child Together, a Baby Boy Named Kareem Kenkaide Hayes

The Couple Announced the Exciting News on Instagram

After quietly marrying in December 2023, Nelly and Ashanti welcomed their first child together, a baby boy named Kareem Kenkaide Hayes, on July 18, 2024.

Ashanti gave birth to her first baby with her husband Nelly after Us Weekly exclusively broke the news of her pregnancy in December 2023.

The singer, 43, and her husband Nelly, 49, shared the exciting news on Instagram. In the photo, Ashanti posed in a hospital bed, cradling their newborn son. "We are so grateful for the love and support we have received during this journey. Thank you all for sharing this special moment with us," they wrote in the caption.

Ashanti and Nelly rekindled their romance in 2023 after dating on and off for over a decade. They announced their engagement in April 2024.

Congratulations are in Order for the Happy Couple

Celebrities and fans alike have taken to social media to congratulate the couple on their new arrival.

"Congratulations to Nelly and Ashanti on the birth of their son," tweeted Ciara. "Wishing you all the best on this new journey."

"So happy for Nelly and Ashanti," wrote one fan on Instagram. "They deserve all the happiness in the world."

Nelly and Ashanti have yet to comment on the birth of their son, but they are likely enjoying this special time as a new family.