Rapper Nelly and R&B singer Ashanti has maintained a strong united front about their relationship in the media but lately, Nelly, who stressed that their âgood friends,â has been dropping certain hints. âSame as itâs always been, where really good friends. I think thatâs the thing that people really donât understandâ¦itâs like society puts a pressure on you cause they want to see a certain relationship,â Nelly says in an interview with Rap-Up TV. âBut if that relationship donât work then society doesnât take that responsibility of when it donât work. What people donât understandâ¦I think you really have to be friends first. Itâs not a bout how long it takes because thereâs no time limit.â Like his music, Nelly indirectly talks about his commitment to one thing or woman in this case. âIâm not a person that wants to get married more than onceâ¦Iâm not a person who wants to be in a relationship more than once,â he says, jokingly adding, âyour dying if you leave me.â As far as really getting married, Nelly says right now weâre âfriendsâ and that heâs âmarried to his workâ¦5.0.â âIâm married to getting things in a certain situation and sheâs married to getting things in a certain situation,â he says. âAgain, we enjoy each otherâs companyâ¦we love it.”Watch interview here
Nelly and Ashanti have been together for nearly two decades, sparking speculation that the couple could soon take their relationship to the next level. Fans of the hip-hop duo were thrilled when Nelly recently hinted at marriage in an interview, suggesting they may finally be ready to tie the knot! Let’s look at what he had to say about his long-term love affair with Ashanti and whether a wedding is on the horizon.
The power couple first met back in 2003 during a photoshoot for The Source magazine. Since then, their bond has stayed strong despite several breaks along the way. Despite being plagued by rumors of breakups throughout their 18 year romance, both artists are still going strong and fans can’t help but wonder if it will all end in marriage.
In a recent interview with Ebro Darden on Apple Music’s Beats 1 Radio show, Nelly opened up about his relationship with Ashanti, saying “I think everybody knows how I feel about her… so we just gonna see where that goes. We’ve been talking about it…so who knows?” This suggestion that marriage could be on the cards was music to many fan’s ears – here’s hoping this beloved pair make things official sooner rather than later!
Relationship History
Nelly and Ashanti have a long history together. They first met in 2002, when Nelly invited her to appear on the remix of his single “Dilemma”. The two quickly became close friends, often appearing at events together and even collaborating musically again with their hit song “Body On Me” in 2008. This friendship soon blossomed into something more romantic – they began officially dating in 2003 and were seen out publicly as a couple for three years.
Although both parties remained relatively tight-lipped on the subject throughout their relationship, it was clear that there was a deep connection between them. In interviews, Ashanti would express admiration for Nelly’s talent while he praised her vocal abilities. During this time period, the pair had many opportunities to be open about their feelings for one another but chose not to do so – instead opting to keep things private.
Since then, the former couple has stayed friendly despite no longer being romantically linked. Even today, rumors still circulate about them reuniting or getting married sometime in the future due to Nelly hinting at such possibilities during some public appearances; however, nothing concrete has been said yet regarding the matter.
Public Reactions
The public’s reaction to Nelly and Ashanti’s relationship was overwhelmingly positive. Many fans of the pair were delighted when they became an item, thrilled with the idea that two such talented artists had found love in each other. People often expressed their admiration for how dedicated the couple were to keeping their private life away from the spotlight, a trait not many celebrity couples are known for.
Others saw them as something of an inspiration; by being open about their feelings but also respecting each other’s privacy, this couple showed that it is possible to be romantic without sacrificing one’s personal boundaries or sense of self-respect. Through their example, many young people learned what it looks like to form healthy relationships where both parties can express themselves fully without fear of judgement or consequences.
Though it has been years since they have been together romantically, Nelly and Ashanti continue to be seen out publicly together and still maintain a strong bond – showing everyone that true love doesn’t necessarily need labels or titles in order to remain special. Their story serves as proof that even though things don’t always work out between two individuals, time spent loving someone will stay with you forever.
Conclusion
It’s clear that Nelly and Ashanti have been through a lot together. They’ve had their share of ups and downs, but the two clearly still care for one another deeply. With his recent hint about marriage in the future, it looks like these two could be on track to tying the knot soon!
Naturally, fans are thrilled with this news. After years of waiting, they finally get confirmation that Nelly and Ashanti may become husband and wife. Seeing them express love for each other reminds many people why they fell in love with the couple all those years ago. It’s heartwarming to see how much they still mean to each other despite everything they’ve gone through.
At the end of the day, only time will tell what’s going to happen between Nelly and Ashanti. But if their past is any indication, then we can expect nothing but absolute bliss from this power duo should they decide to take things further down the road. Here’s hoping that happens sooner rather than later!
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