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Ashanti Shares Heartfelt Meaning Behind Her and Nelly's Newborn Baby's Name

The “Foolish” singer and her husband, Nelly, welcomed their son, Kareem Kenkaide, on July 18, 2024.

During a recent interview with Entertainment Tonight, published on Wednesday (Aug. 21), the “Foolish” singer explained the heartfelt meaning behind her son’s name, Kareem Kenkaide Haynes, stating that the inspiration came from her husband Nelly. Elsewhere in the conversation, she also revealed that her baby boy arrived earlier than expected and that Nelly had to fly in at the last minute. Ashanti shared the exciting news on Instagram alongside a photo and clip of herself posing in her Frida Mom disposable underwear.

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