They say true love always finds its way back, and Ashanti and Nelly are living proof. After years apart, dating others, and leading separate lives, their bond has brought them together once more. Once a power couple in the early 2000s before parting ways in 2010, they’ve officially rekindled their romance this year. Fans first sensed the spark reigniting during the 2021 “Verzuz Battle” between Fat Joe and Ja Rule, when Nelly embraced Ashanti on stage, radiating undeniable chemistry.

Now, not only are they back together, but they’re also exchanging lavish birthday gifts and are rumored to be expecting their first child. The couple turned heads at Nelly’s 2023 Black & White Ball at the Four Seasons in St. Louis, both dressed in sleek black ensembles. Nelly looked sharp in a classic tuxedo with a jeweled bow tie, while Ashanti dazzled in a black velvet gown featuring side cutouts and a thigh-high slit. Her baby bump was elegantly accentuated by a crystal flower detail that matched her sparkling earrings.

Ashanti and Nelly’s reunion is a heartwarming reminder that destiny has its own timing—and what’s meant to be will always find its way.