Congratulations are in order!
Ashanti reveals she gave birth and show off her postpartum body. The singer writes via Instagram, “funny how life’s plans aren’t…always on time.. lol. I’ve been waiting to be a mom for a long time now but nothing could prepare me for EVERYTHING motherhood brings!”
The post continued: “This is what postpartum looks like I’m loving these super cozy @fridamom shorts! I’m so proud of my body for giving me my baby, baby, baby, baby, baby.”
Ashanti reportedly gave birth four weeks ago. “Ashanti and Nelly welcomed their baby boy, Kareem Kenkaide Hayes, on July 18, 2024. The proud and happy parents are so in love with KK!” a rep for the couple tells PEOPLE.
In a previous interview Ashanti reflected on her pregnancy. “This new year of my life is such a blessing full of love, hope and anticipation,” Ashanti told Essence Magazine. “Motherhood is something that I have looked forward to, and sharing this with my family, fiancé and loyal fans, who have been so supportive of my career, is an amazing experience.”
“Never in a million years did I think we would be here,” Ashanti said in a different interview. “Ten years ago — maybe yes — but after our breakup, you know, I didn’t even think we’d ever have a conversation again. I guess when you go through a breakup, for me personally, I kind of just shut that person out. It’s kinda like, OK, that chapter is closed and you just move on, you know, and there’s nothing there.”