Ashanti and Nelly Welcome First Child Together

A Dream Come True

Multi-platinum singer Ashanti and rapper Nelly have welcomed their first child together, a baby boy named Kareem Kenkaide Hayes.

Ashanti, 43, shared the exciting news on Instagram Wednesday, posting a photo of herself cradling her newborn son.

The "Foolish" singer captioned the post, "Our little prince is here! Kareem Kenkaide Hayes 10/6/23. 6lbs 3oz. Mommy and Daddy love you!"

A Family's Joy

Nelly, 49, also shared the news on his Instagram, posting a photo of himself holding his son.

The rapper wrote, "Our little prince is here! Kareem Kenkaide Hayes 10/6/23. 6lbs 3oz. Mommy and Daddy love you!"

The couple's fans and friends have flooded their social media with congratulations.

A Long Journey

Ashanti has been open about her desire to become a mother for years.

In a 2021 interview with Essence, she said, "I've always wanted to be a mom. It's something I've always dreamed of."

Nelly has also expressed his desire to have children with Ashanti.

In a 2022 interview with People, he said, "I'd love to have kids with Ashanti. She's an amazing woman, and I know she'd be a great mom."

A New Chapter

The birth of Kareem marks a new chapter in Ashanti and Nelly's lives.

The couple has been dating since 2014 and has been engaged since 2021.

They are now a family of three, and their fans and friends are excited to see what the future holds for them.