Los Angeles, CA, October 17 – In a heartwarming birthday surprise, celebrated rapper Nelly, 48, left his girlfriend, the talented singer-songwriter Ashanti, 43, in awe with not one but two remarkable pieces of diamond jewelry. The dazzling moment was captured and shared in two videos by The Shade Room, highlighting the joy and excitement that filled the room.
The first video unveiled the enchanting surprise as Ashanti gushed over a diamond chain necklace elegantly presented inside a red box. As the room filled with friends cheered, Ashanti couldn’t contain her excitement, exclaiming, “Oh, that’s gorgeous!” She even humorously questioned her eyesight, with a friend quipping, “Where my glasses?”
The delightful surprise continued when Nelly stepped into the frame, embraced Ashanti lovingly, and offered a tender kiss. It was then that her second gift was unveiled, a dazzling diamond-encrusted watch.
Ashanti enthusiastically displayed the new bling, turning to give Nelly a warm hug. Onlookers joined in on the excitement, noting the matching watch Nelly had also received, resulting in laughter from the group.
With the watch now securely on her wrist, Ashanti broke into a happy dance while her friends cheered and whistled.
Nelly didn’t stop there. He celebrated Ashanti’s birthday by posting a heartfelt tribute to her on Instagram, sharing a collage of photos and video clips of their moments together. In his caption, he wrote, “One time for the birthday girl… Such a beautiful and incredible person inside and out and one of the hardest working women I know..”
“Enjoy your day Ma you look awesome!!!! Happy Birthday Love ya!!!!” he concluded.
Ashanti reciprocated the love in the comments, expressing, “Awwwwww Thanku Big head!!!!!!!!🥰😘 love ya!!!!”
The day following her birthday, the Grammy-winning artist expressed her gratitude to friends and followers in a video, appreciating the love and well-wishes she received. She also touched upon the blessings of finding peace in various aspects of life, emphasizing the importance of self-made havens in today’s challenging world.
In her closing message, Ashanti revealed her upcoming plans, mentioning a getaway: “P.S see y’all from an island next week 🤣🤣🌴🌴☀️☀️.”
Nelly and Ashanti recently rekindled their relationship after a decade apart. They had dated from 2003 to 2013 and reignited rumors about their romance earlier this year, with public appearances together, including a duet performance of their 2008 hit “Body on Me.”
In a recent interview on the Boss Moves with Rasheeda show, Nelly confirmed their reconciliation, describing it as a surprise that happened naturally. “It wasn’t anything that we planned. We both were pretty much doing what we do,” he shared.
