Nelly and Ashanti just lately turned up for a terrific trigger, sharing smiles at Nelly’s annual Black and White Charity Ball whereas curving questions on probably anticipating their second spin-the-block child simply months after their son was born.
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Held on the 4 Seasons Resort in St. Louis, Missouri, Nelly’s annual Black and White Charity Ball raised funds for the Make-A-Want Basis, which works to enhance the lives of kids battling important sicknesses. An insider informed PEOPLE that the brand new dad and mom had a blast on the charity occasion, celebrating each the trigger and their shared pleasure. Their new child son, Kareem Kenkaide Haynes, additionally took half within the festivities.
“They have been playful and loving and telling everybody what a superb child KK is,” the confidante shared, including that the couple’s treasured son “lights up when he’s round his daddy.”
Ashanti and Nelly actually dressed to impress for the event. The 44-year-old singer dazzled in a glowing black robe with a daring cut-out again that highlighted her gorgeous determine. She accomplished her look with a glossy, lengthy ponytail and smokey eye make-up, which completely complemented Nelly’s basic black tuxedo vest and satin-trimmed pants.
In the course of the night, Ashanti joined the 50-year-old rapper on stage to carry out her 2002 hit “What’s Luv.” After getting the gang pumped up, the married couple had some enjoyable with a playful rendition of Ashanti’s “Child,” altering the lyrics to “We made a child, child, child, child, child.” In a video shared on X on December 16, Ashanti was seen twerking on Nelly, smiling and singing face-to-face as they loved performing the beloved monitor collectively.
Social media customers couldn’t get sufficient of the couple’s candy interplay onstage.
“Ashanti & Nelly are soooo freaking cute OMG. True soulmates,” wrote one person.
One other fan commented:
“They’re drunk in love…”
A 3rd added:
“Ashanti and Nelly look so comfortable collectively.”

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Are Nelly And Ashanti Having A Second Child?
In November, rumors started circulating that the comfortable couple is anticipating a second baby, just some months after welcoming their first in July. On Sunday, journalist Damon Arnold boldly requested the pair in the event that they have been certainly anticipating once more, on condition that the information of their firstborn broke eventually yr’s ball, however each Ashanti and Nelly remained tight-lipped on the matter.
“Don’t do this,” Ashanti mentioned when Arnold requested if that they had a “bun within the oven.”
After just a few laughs from the couple, Nelly added:
“I’mma keep quiet.”
In keeping with PEOPLE, at this yr’s Black and White Ball, Nelly made a 14-year-old’s dream come true by gifting him a brand-new dwelling theater system and awarded a full-ride scholarship to a sophomore at Harris-Stowe State College. The “Sizzling in Herre” rapper was additionally offered with a key to town alongside the St. Lunatics. In response to the glory, Nelly teased an thrilling pageant in collaboration with Metro Boomin, set to happen in 2025. Ne-Yo, Metro Boomin, Jermaine Dupri, and Bow Wow have been just some of the celebrities in attendance on the occasion.