R&B singer Ashanti and rapper Nelly are capturing hearts with their newly rekindled romance, revealing glimpses of their deep connection in a recent interview with Entertainment Tonight. The couple, who reunited in 2023 after years apart, shared affectionate words about their relationship and how much they mean to each other.

Ashanti, beaming with joy, described Nelly as her “soulmate” and “best friend,” emphasizing the special bond they’ve found together. “It’s priceless, honestly, just to have my soulmate, my person, my best friend, my protector,” she shared during the interview. “It’s an amazing feeling. The universe doesn’t make mistakes.” Her words resonated with fans, who have been rooting for the couple’s second chance at love.

Nelly, equally smitten, had high praise for Ashanti’s loving spirit and the warmth she brings into his life. He highlighted her character and how her family-oriented values have brought him new experiences, especially in celebrating life’s special moments. “She’s a great person, she’s a great mother,” Nelly said. “Her family has this way of making events like birthdays really meaningful. I didn’t grow up having those kinds of celebrations, so it’s a blessing to be part of it now with her.”

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Since reconnecting, the pair has celebrated multiple birthdays and occasions together, often with surprise parties and intimate gatherings. For Ashanti’s 44th birthday, Nelly surprised her with a tropical-themed party, and earlier, he planned a cozy baby shower for her, adding a personal touch to each celebration.

Nelly, who welcomed a new son, Kareem Kenkaide Haynes, earlier this year with his former partner from the 90s, shared the joys and challenges of fatherhood during the interview. With humor, he described the amusing realities of caring for a newborn. “He’s a boy, so you have to be quick on your feet,” he laughed. “I’ve been peed on so many times! But I can’t wait to show him some of these memories and remind him how his mom took care of him like he was her little Build-A-Bear.”

This close-knit family dynamic is meaningful to Nelly, who is also a dedicated father to two children from a previous relationship with Channetta Valentine and the guardian of his late sister’s two children, whom he adopted after her passing in 2005.

As fans continue to watch Ashanti and Nelly’s love story unfold, the couple’s openness about their relationship reveals a deep appreciation for second chances, loyalty, and the kind of love that feels destined.