Nelly Admits He’s Doing “Nothing” For His Baby With Ashanti
*Nelly and Ashanti welcomed their first child together, Kareem Kenkaide Haynes, in August 2023. While Ashanti is a new mom, Nelly already has two older kids and has raised his late sister’s children as his own.
Now, the couple is facing backlash after Nelly openly admitted on their reality show that he’s not involved in nighttime parenting. He told Ashanti that he plans to do “nothing” until their son can walk and talk.
Shocking Comments Air on Nelly & Ashanti’s Reality Series
In a recent episode of *Nelly & Ashanti: We Belong Together*, Ashanti expressed frustration about handling their newborn while Nelly tours. She said being a mom is “a lot” without help.
Nelly responded, “Well, listen, it’s all you, I ain’t even gon’ lie. You know, I ain’t got nothing for him.” Ashanti quickly replied, “Absolutely not, I know.”
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Nelly Says Parenting Will Start When the Baby Can Talk
In another clip, Nelly joked to his friends, “Until he can say ‘I’m hungry’… he’s with you. When he walks and talks, he’s with the crew.”
Viewers were stunned by Nelly’s hands-off approach. Many called it unfair to Ashanti, who appears to be doing most of the parenting alone.
Ashanti Confronts Nelly for Ignoring Baby’s Cries at Night
During the same episode, Ashanti asked Nelly why he sleeps through their baby crying. Nelly replied, “Do y’all really be up at night? I heard about it.”
“You know what? It’s absolutely ridiculous that you’ll still be dead sleep and he’ll be mad loud,” Ashanti said.
Nelly brushed it off, saying sleeping through the night is “a gift.” Ashanti clapped back: “No. That means get up, it’s your turn to change him.”
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Nelly Says He’ll Give the World — But Not Change Diapers
Later, Nelly told Ashanti, “Baby, I’ll give you the world… I just ain’t changing no diapers.” She rolled her eyes and FaceTimed their nanny to check on the baby.
Nelly then complained, “Why you don’t ever sound that excited when I call?” Ashanti didn’t answer, and fans quickly took to social media with their thoughts.
Social Media Reactions to Nelly’s Parenting Attitude
Viewers didn’t hold back online. One person wrote, “Do y’all really be up at night?’ would’ve got me my own season of *Snapped*.”
Others called out the double standard in parenting, with tweets like “Ashanti is a married single mom” and “Real men change diapers.”
Fans Express Sympathy for Ashanti’s Role as a New Mom
Many fans said they were disappointed that Ashanti waited so long to have a baby, only to carry the full parenting load. “You cannot make this up,” one fan said.
Another wrote, “He treats her like she should be grateful he gave her a child.” The reaction was overwhelmingly in support of Ashanti and critical of Nelly’s parenting remarks.
Why This Story About Nelly and Ashanti Matters
Fans look up to celebrity couples like Nelly and Ashanti, which makes their parenting choices more visible. Many believe their story reflects real issues women face.
By highlighting this, viewers are calling for more equal parenting roles and accountability. The backlash shows that outdated parenting expectations are no longer acceptable.
Nelly and Ashanti Remain in the Spotlight
Despite the controversy, *Nelly & Ashanti: We Belong Together* continues to air and spark discussion. The couple, who quietly married in 2023, remain closely followed by fans. Whether the drama will change their dynamic remains to be seen, but viewers are clearly hoping Nelly will step up in the months ahead.
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