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Ashanti and Nelly are proving that the second time's the charm. The singer and rapper, who rekindled their longtime, on-again, off-again romance last year after calling it quits in 2013, have become inseparable since they sent the R&B world into a frenzy after being spotted together for the first time last year. Ashanti, 43, and Nelly, 49, have come a long way since they began their relationship in 2003.

The pair had a tumultuous romance, which at one point the rapper claimed was "based in the media," before officially calling it quits in 2013. Although they played coy about their status for years, Ashanti confirmed in March 2015 that they were a couple until two years prior. A decade later, the two unexpectedly reconnected while performing for Power 98.



3 and 96.1's Under the Mistletoe concert, which led to massive speculation that their undeniable chemistry was due to them rekindling their relationship. And, although the GRAMMY winners tried to keep a low profile with their renewed romance, keen eyes continually spotted the duo out and about as they appeared alongside each other.

In September 2023, the "Dilemma" emcee officially confirmed that the pair was back together . During an interview with Love and Hip Hop 's Rasheeda and Kirk Frost, he admitted that rekindling their romance was a "surprise" for both of them. "It wasn't anything that I don't think was planned," he shared, adding that he believes time apart played a role in their rekindled relationship.

"I think we bot.

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