Ashanti is breaking the internet with some dancehall moves despite recent reports of her pregnancy. The ‘Only You’ artist is seen catching a groove in a viral video circulating on social media over the weekend, set to the uptempo beats of Jamaican dancehall duo RDX’s 2012 party track, “Jump.” Ashanti dressed I a full red suit shook her rump modestly on stage to the delight on onlookers an an event in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Just last week Us Weekly reported that Ashanti and her rekindled partner, Nelly, are expecting their first child together, as revealed by a close source.
The clip, which The Jasmine Brand shared on social media, elicited laughter and engagement from fans. Playfully commenting on the video, one user remarked, “Somebody told me that I tell my age every time I put my arms up to dance & now that’s all I notice.” Another fan humorously inquired, “Did u see her with any drinks doe?!”
The pregnancy rumors surrounding Ashanti and Nelly first surfaced at Nelly’s Black and White Ball in St. Louis earlier this month. During the event, both artists, while on stage, placed their hands over Ashanti’s stomach, sparking speculation. A clip capturing this moment quickly made its way online, fueling the anticipation around the couple’s journey into parenthood.
Ashanti and Nelly, who initially dated on and off from 2003 to 2014, have a history marked by both joy and challenges. Explaining the intricacies of their past relationship to the New York Post, Ashanti reflected on the difficulties of maintaining a connection while navigating demanding careers that often kept them in different states.
She shared, “There were good times, and there were times where it was hard… just traveling so much and living in two different states. Our careers were, like, taking off back then. It was really hard to try and just do everything.” Regarding marriage, she expressed a desire for the right person, citing her parents’ enduring 40-plus years of marriage as a template.
Despite the ups and downs, Ashanti’s recent dance video attests that her energy and passion remain undiminished. As the world eagerly awaits the arrival of their first child, fans continue to celebrate Ashanti’s joyful spirit, both on and off the dance floor.
