Nelly LOSES IT After Spotting Ashanti’s Makeup Artist Dave! ‘I’m Lockin’ Him Up!’ 😂 Fans Are HOWLING

If you needed a reason to smile today, Nelly and Ashanti just delivered the funniest, most relatable couple moment of the year—and the internet can’t get enough! It all started with a simple “Hi Dave,” but ended with Nelly ready to call the cops on Ashanti’s long-time makeup artist. Here’s the full story that’s got fans rolling on the floor and begging for a reality show!

It All Started With a Glam Post…

Ashanti was busy blessing timelines with behind-the-scenes photos from a recent photoshoot—hair laid, makeup flawless, outfit snatched. Fans were obsessed with the look, but Nelly? He was on high alert. In the background of one of Ashanti’s Instagram stories, he spotted a face he didn’t recognize: Dave, Ashanti’s glam king, working his magic with a brush in hand.

Nelly’s reaction? Pure protective husband energy. According to people close to the couple, Nelly turned to Ashanti and deadpanned,

“Who’s that dude? Nah, I’m lockin’ him up. I don’t like that.”

Ashanti? She absolutely lost it. She had to pause, tears of laughter streaming, and explain,

“Babe, that’s my makeup artist Dave. He’s been with me for years!”

Once the truth came out, Nelly exhaled, cracked a smile, and said,

“Oh, okay. He’s safe… for now.”
The way he said it sent Ashanti into another fit of giggles, and she couldn’t resist sharing the moment with her fans:
“Y’all, Nelly really thought Dave was a random man! I cannot!”
with a string of crying-laughing emojis.

Fans Are LIVING for Nelly’s Protective Energy

The internet? Instantly obsessed. Clips, memes, and reactions started flooding social media. One fan wrote,

“Nelly said he’s locking up a whole makeup artist. He really in love, y’all!”
Another joked,
“Ashanti got her man ready to throw hands over contour brushes. I love this energy!”

Let’s be real—everyone loves to see a husband who’s locked in and not playing about his queen. Nelly and Ashanti’s chemistry is legendary, but moments like this show he’s got his eye on the DMs and the glam room. Fans are calling it “soft possessive energy” and honestly? We’re here for it.

Dave: The Unsuspecting Star

If you’ve followed Ashanti for a while, you know Dave isn’t just any glam squad member—he’s been the magician behind her red carpet looks and glowing skin for nearly a decade! But it seems this was the first time Nelly really clocked him, and he was ready to go full Detective Stabler from SVU.

Ashanti later posted,

“He really said ‘lock him up’ with a straight face. I’m crying!”
She even joked,
“Dave, you in danger. Bun Nelly on your head!”

Dave, ever the good sport, joined in on the fun, commenting,

“I’m just over here blending bronzer and minding my business.”

And when the video went viral, Dave reposted it saying,

“If Nelly’s gonna lock me up, as long as the cell has good lighting and space for my brushes, I’m good!”

Fans Want a Reality Show—ASAP!

After this hilarious moment, fans started begging for an Ashanti x Nelly couple’s YouTube channel or reality show. One tweet summed it up:

“We need a Nelly x Ashanti series ASAP. These two are hilarious. I’d watch them brush their teeth, tbh. Can someone call VH1 or BET already?”

Imagine it: Ashanti, Nelly, Baby K, Dave the Glam King, and a couple of tour buses. That’s a whole show! We’d call it “Glam & Grown: The Ashanti + Nelly Story.” Netflix, are you listening?

The Real Tea: Love, Trust, and a Little Jealousy

Let’s not forget—Ashanti has been glowing lately: post-baby, post-wedding, post-tour. She looks like she’s aging in reverse, and Nelly is clearly noticing. Who could blame him for being a little protective? His “jealous bone” might be stronger than we thought, but fans are loving it because it shows he genuinely cares and never takes Ashanti for granted.

Ashanti herself said she hadn’t laughed that hard in weeks, and fans agree:

“I love that Nelly stays alert. Ashanti deserves someone who protects her energy—and her glam!”

A Reminder: Laughter is Everything

This moment also sparked a conversation about how celebs keep their glam and entourage circles tight for a reason. Misunderstandings like this could easily become drama, but Ashanti, Dave, and Nelly handled it with humor and love.

Let’s not forget, Nelly is a proud father now—he and Ashanti welcomed their son Kareem Kaid Haynes (KK) last year. So it’s no surprise his protector instincts are in overdrive. He’s not just watching over Ashanti—he’s guarding the whole castle!

Relationship Goals: Real, Relatable, and Full of Laughter

What makes this story so special? It’s the trust, the jokes, and the realness. Even when Nelly gets a little jealous, it’s all in good fun. As Ashanti and Dave laughed, Nelly relaxed, and fans got another adorable peek into their world.

So there you have it—Nelly spots a random guy near his queen and almost dials 911, but once he finds out it’s Dave the glam genius, he’s like, “He’s safe for now.” Let this be your reminder: protectiveness can be cute, as long as it comes with laughter, love, and trust.