Ashanti and her boyfriend Nelly were a stylish pair at the 25th Annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor gala in Washington, DC, on Sunday.
The 43-year-old singer-songwriter — who is reportedly pregnant with her first child with Nelly, 49, per a report by Us Weekly — rocked a chic black-and-white ensemble.
She wore a black button-down shirt dress with a long vest featuring lush fur panels and over-the-knee boots.
The Rock Wit U hitmaker accessorized with diamond-encrusted hoop earrings and layers of pearl necklaces.
For a pop of color, she rocked a bold red lip to complete her sultry makeup look.
Ashanti and her boyfriend Nelly were a stylish pair at the 25th Annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor gala in Washington, DC on Sunday. The 43-year-old singer-songwriter — who is rumored to be pregnant with her first child with Nelly, 49 — rocked a chic, black-and-white ensemble
She showed off her chic style with her dark tresses in a slicked back updo.
For the event, Ashanti coordinated her look with the rapper, as he sported a white button-down with a black velvet vest and sequined trousers.
Nelly wore massive diamond earrings and sported silver-framed aviator glasses at his longtime on-again, off-again girlfriend.
In December 2023, Us Weekly reported that the couple were ‘expecting their first child together’ after they rekindled their relationship earlier last year.
This would be Ashanti’s first child and Nelly’s third. He shares his two adult children Chanelle, 30, and Cornell Haynes III, 25, with his ex Channetta Valentine.
Late last year, Ashanti accompanied Nelly to his 11th Black and White Ball at the Four Seasons Hotel in his native St. Louis.
During the event, the couple raised speculation that they were expecting a baby together when Ashanti was seen with her hand on her belly as if she was cradling a bump.
In a clip taken by a partygoer, Nelly was seen placing his hand on her stomach after she made the gesture.
After they seemingly indicated they were expecting parents, the couple exchanged knowing glances and laughed.
In September, Nelly confirmed that they had gotten back together — a decade after they first ended their relationship.
She wore a black button-down shirt dress with a long vest with lush fur panels and over-the-knee boots. The Rock Wit U hitmaker accessorized with diamond-encrusted hoop earrings and layers of pearl necklaces
In December 2023, rumors emerged that the couple were ‘expecting their first child together’ after they rekindled their relationship earlier last year
Late last year, Ashanti accompanied Nelly to his 11th Black and White Ball at the Four Seasons Hotel in St. Louis. During the event, the couple raised speculation that they were expecting a baby together when Ashanti was seen with her hand on her belly as if she was cradling a bump; seen in June 2023
The couple first started dating when they met in 2003; seen in October 2012
Ten years later, they called it quits, which Ashanti confirmed and said was due to his alleged ‘cowardly betrayal.’ After spending ten more years apart, they reconciled in early 2023; seen in July 2006
During an interview with Love and Hip Hop stars Rasheeda and Kirk Frost, the Hot In Herre hitmaker insisted their reunion hadn’t been ‘planned’ by either of them.
The couple first started dating when they met in 2003.
Ten years later, they called it quits, which Ashanti confirmed and said was due to his alleged ‘cowardly betrayal.’
After spending ten more years apart, they reconciled in early 2023.
