Ashanti and Nelly have secretly married. The couple tied the knot on December 27, 2023, in St. Louis, Nelly's hometown, as revealed by documents obtained by People magazine. Despite announcing their engagement last year, they hadn't publicly shared news of their marriage. Ashanti, 43, recently recounted Nelly's proposal, describing it as a "beautiful, intimate moment," and mentioned she was wearing his T-shirt and boxers when he proposed. The couple is expecting their first child later this year, with Ashanti having shared a photo of her baby bump in May. The two first dated from 2003 to 2013 before reuniting in 2023, subsequently announcing their engagement and pregnancy. Ashanti expressed her excitement for the future, telling Essence magazine, "This new year of my life is such a blessing full of love, hope, and anticipation. Motherhood is something that I have looked forward to."