Celebrities’ love lives have always been a source of fascination and intrigue for the public, and when it comes to Ashanti and Nelly, it’s no different. The music industry power couple once made headlines for their high-profile relationship but later parted ways. Recently, rumors have swirled that the two may have rekindled their romance.

In this article, we will explore the speculation surrounding Ashanti and Nelly’s relationship and see if there’s any truth to the rumors.

Are Nelly and Ashanti Still Dating?

During an appearance on Boss Moves with Rasheeda on September 12, 2023, Nelly announced he was dating the “Falling For You” singer again.

“Yeah. Nelly stated to hosts Rasheeda Frost and Kirk Frost, “We cool again.” “We’ve cooled down again. But I think it startled both of us. It wasn’t anything that was planned, I don’t think. I believe we were both doing what we do. But being apart can help you understand each other more.”

Nelly explained that leaving their relationship over ten years ago allowed them to “understand one another more.”

“We all can be defensive sometimes in our relationships, and we know we’re wrong, but we’re gonna stand on it,” the “Nellyville” rapper continued, noting that he and Ashanti met in separate areas when they initially started dating. “When you got so many people in the middle of it, it can be tough.”

Later that day, when attending the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards, Ashanti revealed her connection with the “Hot in Herre” musician. The R&B diva looked stunning on the pink carpet in a slinky, mermaid gown, but it was her item that drew the most attention. Her clutch had an old photograph of her and Nelly.

“We first exchanged numbers here.” “I was like, ‘Oh, this would be cute,'” Ashanti told TODAY on September 12, 2023, at the awards presentation. “Everything in the cosmos is aligning. “I’m content.”

When Did Nelly and Ashanti Start Dating?

After meeting at a Grammy Awards press conference in 2003, Nelly and Ashanti were originally linked. During an episode of Behind the Music in 2011, the “Only U” singer remembered their first meeting.

“The first time I met Nelly he asked me for my autograph, but I think he was being sarcastic and I remember writing it down on the program,” the man who grew up in New York said. “For the record, it took him a long time to get my number.”

Why Did Ashanti and Nelly Break Up?

Nelly and Ashanti divorced in 2013. While the couple first remained silent about their breakup, Ashanti talked up about it years later on The Meredith Vieira Show in 2015.

“I think sometimes when people have their own insecurities, it allows them to act out of character,” she said when asked if their divorce was driven by a lack of trust. “I’ve been betrayed.”

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“Again, you just have to grow,” she added. You must mature and accept responsibility for your actions. People who are cowards irritate me. I believe it is critical to know yourself, understand what you want, and achieve it. Right now, I’m in a different place.”