Ashanti and Nelly are married -- and they have been for six months, according to one report. On Wednesday, TMZ shared that the 43-year-old singer and her 49-year-old rapper beau -- who are currently expecting their first child together and announced their engagement in April -- actually tied the knot in December in St. Louis County, Missouri.

The outlet obtained a copy of the couple's marriage certificate, which reportedly lists Nelly and Ashanti's date of marriage as Dec. 27, 2023, a whole four months before they shared the joint news of their engagement and their impending bundle of joy . Furthermore, the news of their nuptials comes just days after ET spoke exclusively with the John Tucker Must Die star about all of the exciting things happening in their lives, including planning the wedding of her dreams and how Nelly popped the question.

"It was just such a beautiful, intimate moment," she told ET , adding that it happened as they were watching TV in bed and she was wearing his T-shirt and boxers. "We were not dressy." "I cried.

I gave him the biggest hug and kiss ever," she described of the moment. "I FaceTimed everyone I know..

. I was overjoyed and shocked and surprised and happy kind of like all in one." Ashanti also told ET that they plan to have her give birth to their little one before holding a big wedding with family and friends, sharing that she considers factors like a beach, sunshine and palm trees all non-negotiables.

It's a joyous moment for the couple, who .