R&B singer Ashanti and hip-hop artist Nelly surprised fans by secretly tying the knot on December 27, 2023, in St. Louis County. The couple, who previously announced their engagement and pregnancy in April, have rekindled their romance after dating during the early 2000s and breaking up in 2013. Their marriage comes after more than two decades of knowing each other, with Ashanti citing career focus as the reason for their initial breakup. The news of their nuptials has fans buzzing as the "Body on Me" collaborators take the next step in their relationship. Despite reaching out for comment, representatives for Nelly and Ashanti have not responded. This unexpected union has fans eagerly awaiting more details about the couple's growing family and successful reconciliation.