Rapper Nelly and his wife, Ashanti, certainly know how to enjoy their time together and make every moment count.
On the evening of December 15, 2024, the iconic couple made a rare joint appearance at Nelly’s annual Black and White Charity Ball, held at the Four Seasons Hotel in St. Louis, Missouri.
For the glamorous event, the pair coordinated in stunning black outfits. Ashanti dazzled in a shimmering black floor-length gown with a high neckline and full sleeves. She completed her look with a chic updo and bold red lipstick.
The Dilemma rapper matched his wife’s glamour with an all-black tuxedo, paired with a black dress shirt featuring black gemstone detailing on the collar. He finished off his ensemble with transparent white glasses, adding a modern touch to the classic look.
At one point during the evening, while Nelly was performing onstage, Ashanti joined him for an unforgettable moment. The couple indulged the audience with a playful rendition of the songstress’ hit 2002 song, Baby.
As they were about to start singing, the rapper gave a shout-out to her, saying,
“Make some noise for my God damn beautiful wife”.
During this performance, they shared several playful moments of PDA, with the songstress teasingly twerking towards her husband, prompting Nelly to playfully smack her butt. This led to both of them breaking into an adorable fit of laughter.
Insider Reveals More Details About The Couple’s Playful Night
An anonymous source who was present at the charity event offered more insight into what Nelly and Ashanti were up to after their lively performance.
Speaking exclusively to PEOPLE magazine, the insider revealed how the couple, who welcomed their son in July 2024, couldn’t stop gushing over him. The source shared,
“They were playful and loving and telling everyone what a good baby KK is [and how] he lights up when he is around his daddy”.
Nelly and Ashanti’s marriage news became public on June 19, 2024, when legal documents from their ceremony were revealed. According to the papers, the couple tied the knot on December 27, 2023, in an intimate court marriage in St. Louis County.
They had dated on and off from 2003 to 2013 before reconnecting a decade later in 2023. Now, nearly a year into their marriage, the couple seems happier than ever.
Fans Can’t Get Enough Of Nelly And Ashanti’s Thriving Romance
The online community couldn’t be happier for the lovebirds, showering them with love and admiration after their PDA-filled date night. Social media was flooded with heartwarming comments, with many fans celebrating their undeniable chemistry:
“They seem so genuinely happy and I love this for them ❤️🥰❤️”
“They look so good man 😍😍😍😍 she hasn’t stopped smiling YET 😍”
“Nelly looks like he’s been at peace since marrying Ashanti, love this for them”.
With their bond stronger than ever, Nelly and Ashanti are showing the world what a thriving, loving marriage truly looks like—and fans just can’t get enough!