Fats Joe is happy to fulfill Nelly and Ashanti’s child!
On Sunday, June 30, the 53-year-old rapper posted a photograph on Instagram of himself posing with the expectant dad and mom — alongside together with his spouse, Lorena Cartagena — in entrance of a vivid yellow and white balloon show at a child bathe thrown of their honor.
“Right this moment we had a Child Bathe, I really like you my sister I’m sooooooo joyful for yall guys GOD IS GREAT @ashanti @nelly @lolamilan1,” Fats Joe captioned the snapshot.
For the event, Fats Joe — whose actual identify is Joseph Cartagena — wore a patterned shirt with darkish pants, whereas his spouse sported a pink minidress with a seashell-inspired print.
From left: Nelly, Ashanti, Fats Joe and Lorena Cartagena on the child bathe.
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Nelly, 49, opted for a modern all-black ensemble for the celebration, whereas Ashanti, 43, rocked a gold and white ensemble that highlighted her child bump. That is the couple’s first little one collectively.
Based on a video shared on Instagram, the child bathe was a shock for Ashanti, who appeared shocked when she walked into the celebration.
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The parents-to-be have had fairly an thrilling 12 months. In April, they revealed that they had been engaged and anticipating a child collectively in an Essence article. “This new 12 months of my life is such a blessing full of affection, hope and anticipation,” Ashanti informed the journal on the time.
“Motherhood is one thing that I’ve seemed ahead to, and sharing this with my household, fiancé and dependable followers, who’ve been so supportive of my profession, is a tremendous expertise,” she added.
Following the engagement announcement, PEOPLE confirmed earlier this month that the couple is definitely already married. They secretly tied the knot on Dec. 27, 2023.
Nelly and Ashanti in 2024.
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Ashanti opened as much as Leisure Tonight in June about Nelly’s “stunning” and “intimate” proposal, which she mentioned she wasn’t anticipating for the time being. She revealed that the 2 had been hanging out at residence collectively on the time, and mentioned she “undoubtedly had considered one of his T-shirts and his boxers” on when he popped the query.
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“I felt prefer it was gonna come quickly,” she mentioned of the proposal. “I didn’t know when. And the way in which that it occurred was simply so humorous.” However, Ashanti recalled feeling “overjoyed and shocked and shocked and joyful” when Nelly requested her to marry him.