Pop music icon Ashanti and her partner, famed rapper Nelly, have joyously announced the arrival of their first child, a baby girl born on August 21, 2024.

A person close to the pair informed us that both Ashanti and her newborn are in good health. The couple has yet to make a public announcement or reveal the name of their newborn daughter.

Having been romantically linked intermittently since 2003, Ashanti and Nelly have maintained a relatively private profile concerning their relationship. Despite this privacy, they openly share their affection for each other through their social media platforms.

The couple’s fans have expressed their excitement over the news, flooding social media with congratulatory messages for the arrival of their daughter.

This marks the first child for both Ashanti and Nelly. Additional information about their future family plans remains undisclosed at this time.

We extend our warmest congratulations to Ashanti and Nelly as they begin this joyful new phase of their lives.