Ashanti And Nelly Welcomed Their Baby Boy In July, And The Singer Is So Proud Of Her Postpartum Body

Ashanti is officially a mom!

Ashanti wearing glasses and a fur coat over a Balenciaga outfit, smiling and posing for the camera
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The singer welcomed a baby boy with her rapper husband Nelly. A rep for the couple told People, "Ashanti and Nelly welcomed their baby boy, Kareem Kenkaide Haynes, on July 18, 2024. The proud and happy parents are so in love with KK!"

Nelly, in a white T-shirt and patterned pants, sits next to Ashanti, who wears a chic outfit with shiny accessories and sunglasses, in a lounge setting
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Earlier today, Ashanti shared a carousel on Instagram announcing the arrival of her son, while also flaunting her post-baby body.

Ashanti stands on the red carpet in a black leather blazer with fishnet stockings, sunglasses, and braided hair, in front of an "Adore Me" step and repeat banner
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"Funny how life’s plans aren’t…always on time...lol," Ashanti wrote. "I’ve been waiting to be a mom for a long time now but nothing could prepare me for EVERYTHING motherhood brings."

"This is what postpartum looks like," she added. "I’m so proud of my body for giving me my baby, baby, baby, baby, baby."

Ashanti stands for a mirror selfie wearing a printed robe, a white crop top, and grey high-waisted shorts. They are holding a phone in one hand and have a relaxed expression
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The Grammy-winning artist also shared a video highlighting the magic and power of the female anatomy. In the clip, Ashanti revealed she's four weeks postpartum.

Unknown person poses indoors, showcasing her pregnant belly. She wears a fitted top and bottom, with a long, flowing robe over them
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"Four weeks postpartum. You have no idea what this body can do."

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Baby Kareem is Ashanti and Nelly's first child together. Nelly is also the father of son Cornell III (who goes by Tre), 25, and daughter, Chanelle (who goes by Nana), 30. He also helped raise his niece, Sydney, and nephew, Shawn, after his sister, Jackie Donahue, died of leukemia at 31, in March 2005.

Ashanti and Nelly share a kiss on stage while holding phones and bottles, surrounded by fans and photographers
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Congratulations to the couple! You can watch her full announcement below: