Ashanti Dazzles on Barbados Beach: Nelly's Daddy Debate Continues
ASHANTI EXPOSES NELLY'S SHADY SIDE: RAPPER REFUSES TO GET UP FOR BABY DUTIES AND LEAVES WIFE ASHANTI TO HANDLE IT ALONE!
In a bombshell revelation that's left fans speechless, Ashanti has exposed her rapper husband Nelly's shocking lack of commitment to their newborn son. The 45-year-old singer and mom-of-one took to the beach in Barbados with her adorable baby boy KK (Kareem Kenkaide Haynes) in tow, but it seems Nelly is nowhere to be found - at least not when it comes to parenting duties!
According to insiders close to the couple, Nelly has been dodging diaper changes and late-night feedings like a pro. In a recent episode of their Peacock show "We Belong Together," Ashanti was heard chiding her husband for his lack of involvement in childcare.
"You know what? It's absolutely ridiculous that you'll still be dead asleep and he'll be mad loud!" Ashanti exclaimed, with Nelly responding nonchalantly that he "doesn't hear" the baby crying. The couple's disagreement is just one of many instances where it seems Nelly has checked out of their parenting dynamic.
But why is Nelly so reluctant to get involved in childcare? A source close to the family revealed that the rapper has been telling friends and loved ones that Ashanti should be handling all the baby duties on her own. "He's always saying, 'She can handle it,' like she's a single parent," the insider spilled.
The couple welcomed their little bundle of joy in July 2024, but it seems Nelly's priorities have shifted since becoming a dad for the fifth time (he has four older children from previous relationships). When asked about his parenting style on "We Belong Together," Nelly boasted that he'd be happy to hire nannies as long as Ashanti gets her bonding time with their son.
However, fans are not buying it. One viewer ranted, "This is not normal! Men should not get away with doing the bare minimum. He treats her like she should be glad he gave her a child!" Another chimed in, "Imagine being this proud of being so useless. And men really wonder why more and more women don't want to be in relationships with them!"
It's clear that Ashanti is feeling the strain of Nelly's lack of involvement in their parenting dynamic. In an interview promoting their Peacock show on Today, she revealed that her husband had warned her before having a child at 50 that he wouldn't be able to handle the late-night feedings and crying.
"I told him before we had him, I said, 'now listen, I'm here, but chasin' toddlers at 50...,'" Nelly confessed. "It's not even about having the money to afford nannies; it's bonding time with your child those late nights of the crying."
But for Ashanti, it seems like Nelly's absence from their parenting duties is more than just a matter of convenience - it's a betrayal of trust. As one fan put it, "Ashanti is a single married mom and I'm sorry for that for her." With sparks flying between the couple on their Peacock show, fans are left wondering: will Ashanti finally speak up about Nelly's lack of commitment to their parenting dynamic?
ASHANTI'S BEACH DAY SHENANIGANS
Just days ago, Ashanti was spotted soaking up the sun in Barbados with her adorable baby boy KK. The singer rocked a stunning colorful one-piece swimsuit and matching headscarf as she spent quality time with her little one.
However, the beach day was not without controversy. As seen in photos obtained by thescholarlynote.com, Ashanti's friends joined in on the fun, taking a selfie together in the water while Nelly remained noticeably absent from the scene.
Fans are still reeling from the news that Nelly has been dodging diaper changes and late-night feedings, but one thing is clear: Ashanti is not going down without a fight. Stay tuned for more updates on this juicy drama!
THE TRUTH ABOUT NELLY AND ASHANTI'S RELATIONSHIP
Nelly and Ashanti first met back in 2003, with the couple having an on-again, off-again relationship for over a decade before splitting in 2013. They reunited professionally in 2021 at Verzuz battle between Ja Rule and Fat Joe at Madison Square Garden.
Sparks flew that night, and it seems like Nelly and Ashanti's romance was reignited. The couple revealed they had privately wed in December 2023 and welcomed their little bundle of joy seven months later.
But as fans have been quick to point out, the dynamic between Nelly and Ashanti is far from perfect. With Nelly refusing to get involved in childcare duties and Ashanti feeling overwhelmed with parenting responsibilities alone, it's clear that this couple has a long way to go before they can call themselves "happily married."
ALL EIGHT EPISODES OF NELLY AND ASHANTI: WE BELONG TOGETHER ARE AVAILABLE FOR STREAMING ON PEACOCK!
