Ashanti and Nelly are offering fans an intimate glimpse into their joyful lives through their new show! Viewers are eagerly tuning in, and a recent moment from the couple regarding baby care sparked discussions across social media platforms. The contrast in their experiences was evident as Nelly confidently asserted in a viral clip that he’s navigating the newborn and infant stages with ease. Currently, the proud father is relying heavily on the support and expertise of his partner, especially during those sleepless nights filled with baby cries!

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Ashanti Expresses Her Concerns About Nelly’s Upcoming Tour Schedule

As the couple continues to share their personal journey through the reality show, ‘Nelly & Ashanti: We Belong Together,’ a recent episode highlighted a significant topic: Nelly’s impending tour and its potential impact on his presence at home, particularly in caring for their son.

Unlike Nelly, who has prior experience as a parent, Ashanti is embracing the role of a first-time mother to their precious child, Kareem Kenkaide Haynes, who will celebrate his first birthday on July 18, 2025. Since welcoming their baby, Ashanti has remained active in the public eye, attending various events and red carpet occasions. It appears her vibrant and busy lifestyle carries over into her home life as well! During a clip from the show, Ashanti expressed her happiness for Nelly’s opportunity to tour; however, she candidly admitted that her feelings as a wife and mother left her feeling “a little sad.” In a light-hearted moment, she even joked about reaching out to Live Nation regarding the tour schedule! “Daddy’s gonna be gone a long time,” she remarked.

After Nelly offered her reassurance, stating he believed she would manage just fine, Ashanti elaborated on the challenges of parenting, noting that “with the baby it’s a lot.” Nelly reminded her that, even when he’s home, the primary responsibility lies with her. “I ain’t even gon lie,” he shared, emphasizing that he feels he has “nothing else” to give to their son. Ashanti agreed with Nelly’s assessment, and the scene transitioned to Nelly discussing his approach to fatherhood with a group of male friends. Although Kareem is still too young to walk or talk, Nelly acknowledged that Ashanti is taking the lead in their parenting journey.

“But as soon as he starts walking, I told her, I said, ‘Enjoy.’ Cause as soon as he gets to walking and talking, he’s with the crew,” Nelly shared with his friends in the flashback.

Ashanti and Nelly Discuss Nelly’s Ability to Sleep Through Their Son’s Crying

As the conversation with Ashanti unfolded, she expressed her bewilderment at Nelly’s ability to sleep through Kareem’s cries. “I’m trying to understand,” the singer remarked to him. His playful response was, “Do y’all really be up at night?” In reaction to his comment, Ashanti turned her head away, seemingly in disbelief!

The audience’s reactions to this brief yet revealing conversation have varied widely! In the comments section of The Shade Room, viewers shared their diverse perspectives, ranging from supporting the couple’s unique parenting style to questioning Nelly’s commitment to sharing parental responsibilities.

@tylermnewkirk expressed, “Different strokes, different folks. What works for them may not work for you. Let’s just listen and attend to our own lives.”

Meanwhile, @juicemayn chimed in, “This her first kid. He’s got kids already so he knows, lol.”

@__morganmaleisa added, “So she’s a married single mom? Lol. Got it.” @wegotyall215 echoed similar sentiments, writing, “She waited all these years to have a baby by a teenager.”

“Like it or not, bro is old school, and he’s a PROVIDER, like y’all want. He doesn’t want to deal with the baby part of it for real, lol. But when he’s older, dad will be hands-on, lol. A lot of y’all parents were like this too; y’all just don’t remember,” @themaniac_mcclainiac commented.

Additionally, @its_tegadominic stated, “Some folks can’t deal with newborns. The man clearly said he’ll hire as much help for her, and that’s totally understandable. As long as you are making that possible and present, I am good.”

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Nelly Admits He’s on “Cruise Mode” with Parenting Duties but Offers Support

Their trending parenting dialogue follows Nelly and Ashanti’s candid interview with The Shade Room, where they discussed their responsibilities as parents. As noted, Nelly is already a father to older children, Cornell and Chanelle. In terms of parenting their new child, he described himself as being on “cruise control,” while also expressing admiration for Ashanti as she experiences motherhood for the first time.

“Just watching her go through it, I know what this truly meant to her. I know she always wanted kids, and I understand that sometimes, in this business, the timing doesn’t align. Some artists go their entire careers without the opportunity to experience this,” he reflected.

While he enjoys “living vicariously” through Ashanti’s journey, Nelly reassured her that he is present and supportive. “She knows I’m here. She knows she has the support she needs, and that includes nannies,” he emphasized, showcasing his commitment to their family.

Watch the full TSR interview below: 

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