Nelly and Ashanti marked their second wedding anniversary in a way that felt intimate, intentional, and unmistakably romantic.
The Grammy-winning rapper made sure his wife woke up surrounded by love, transforming their home into a sea of red and pink roses. The gesture was grand but deeply personal, the kind of moment that feels less like a social media stunt and more like a private celebration shared with the world afterward.
Ashanti gave fans a glimpse of the surprise in an Instagram post shared on December 28, one day after the couple quietly celebrated their anniversary on December 27. The video, which appeared to be filmed by Nelly, opened with a slow walk through their home, where rose petals covered the floor and tall candles lined a floral pathway. Bouquets of roses filled the space, creating a soft, glowing atmosphere that felt cinematic without being overdone.
One striking arrangement featured a black ribbon reading “Happy Anniversary” in gold lettering. Nearby, a heart-shaped display of red roses spelled out “Mrs. Haynes.” Ashanti, holding a pale pink bouquet, walked through the room with her hand over her mouth, visibly moved as she took it all in.
The moment became even sweeter when she met Nelly in the hallway. The couple shared a quiet hug, swaying together before he lifted rose petals and gently showered her with them. It was playful. It was tender. It felt real.
Ashanti later reflected on the celebration, telling her followers they were “living in the moment all day yesterday,” adding that they fully leaned into the experience rather than rushing to document it.
“Living in the moment all day yesterday ( and night) 12/27/25 I love you, babe!!! @nelly.Thank you @bloomingboxshop,” Ashanti, 45, wrote in the video’s caption.
The anniversary marked another milestone in a relationship that has come full circle. Nelly, whose real name is Cornell Iral Haynes Jr., and Ashanti first began dating in 2003. They spent a decade together before parting ways in 2013, only to reconnect years later and reunite publicly in 2023.
Now married and raising their 16-month-old son, Kareem Kendaide “KK” Haynes, the couple seems grounded in this new chapter.
