🔥 Nelly Opens Up About Reuniting with Ashanti: “I Wasn’t Expecting That!”

The St. Louis Legend Breaks His Silence on Their Viral Verzuz Moment

🎤 Nelly Sets the Record Straight on How He & Ashanti Got Back Together

For years, fans speculated about what really went down between Nelly and Ashanti—and more importantly, how they found their way back to each other after years apart. Now, Nelly is finally opening up about their unexpected reunion, and the truth might shock you!

During a recent podcast appearance, Nelly shut down rumors that Fat Joe played matchmaker for them during the infamous Verzuz battle between Ja Rule and Fat Joe in 2021.

💬 Nelly: “I wasn’t expecting that. I had somebody with me when I came there. I wasn’t on that! I was there for Joe. I didn’t want the intensity, didn’t want it to be weird.”

👀 The Viral Moment That Had Fans Talking

If you watched that Verzuz battle, you remember the moment—Nelly walked straight across the stage toward Ashanti, shocking the crowd and setting social media on fire. Some thought it was planned, others thought it was awkward, but Nelly insists he was just “breaking the ice.”

💬 “I was like, let me go over here and break the ice. You know what I mean? But nah, ain’t nobody set me up for that. Ain’t nobody break Nelly.”

Fans took that moment as the spark that reignited their love, and sure enough, by 2023, Nelly and Ashanti were officially back together—and eventually announced they were expecting their first child.

🏆 Nelly on His Come-Up: “I Had Nobody But My City”

Beyond the Ashanti talk, Nelly also reflected on his journey to success, emphasizing that unlike many other rap stars, he had no co-signs or industry connections.

💬 “Tell me somebody from your area who ain’t have a big co-sign. Kanye got a chain from Roc-A-Fella. 50 got stamped by Dre and Em. Drake had Wayne. My brother J [Jay-Z] got to be on a song with Hov before he came out. Me? I had nobody but my city and the [people] I came to the club with. That’s all we had.”

Nelly made it without a major mentor, without a powerful label backing him early on, and still managed to sell over 20 million records worldwide.

❤️ What’s Next for Nelly & Ashanti?

With baby rumors confirmed, fans are eager to see what’s next for hip-hop’s favorite reunited couple. Whether it’s wedding bells, new music collaborations, or more family moments, one thing is clear—Nelly and Ashanti are stronger than ever.

🔥 What do you think about Nelly and Ashanti’s reunion? Did you see it coming, or were you just as shocked as he was? Drop your thoughts in the comments! ⬇