Fat Joe Accidentally Reveals the Gender of Ashanti’s Unborn Baby at Star-Studded Baby Shower

Ashanti and Nelly are preparing to welcome their first child together, and the excitement has reached a fever pitch among fans and friends alike.

The couple, who rekindled their romance nearly a decade after their initial breakup, surprised the world with a joint pregnancy announcement on Instagram. Since then, speculation about the baby’s gender has been rampant—and now, it seems longtime friend Fat Joe may have accidentally let the secret slip.

BABY GENDER: Fat Joe Mistakenly Shares the GENDER of Ashanti's Unborn Baby!!  - YouTube

The buzz began at a lavish baby shower held in New York City on June 30th, an event organized by Nelly and his family to celebrate Ashanti’s pregnancy.

The shower, which featured a yellow and white theme and was hosted by Dolce & Gabbana, brought together a who’s who of the couple’s inner circle. Among the attendees were Fat Joe and his wife Lorena, reality TV stars Rashida and Kirk Frost, Ashanti’s sister Kenashia “Shia” Douglas, and her parents, Tina and Mr. Douglas.

Fat Joe shared a photo from the event, showing himself and his wife posing with Nelly—who looked sharp in an all-black ensemble—while Ashanti glowed in a golden white paisley dress that showed off her growing baby bump.

The picture quickly made the rounds on social media, but it was the background details that really caught fans’ attention. Eagle-eyed followers noticed a cream-colored baby dress hanging on a rack, sparking immediate speculation that Ashanti and Nelly are expecting a baby girl.

Fat Joe Shares Photo of Nelly and Ashanti's Surprise Baby Shower

The baby shower décor and gifts only added to the confusion. While some outfits and decorations hinted at a girl, others suggested the possibility of a boy, leaving fans guessing.

LL Cool J’s wife, Simone Smith, contributed to the speculation by posting her own photos from the celebration, which included both boy and girl outfits. She also shared a heartwarming video capturing Ashanti’s surprised and emotional reaction upon arriving at the baby shower, highlighting the love and support surrounding the couple during this special time.

Fat Joe’s post, combined with the visible baby dress, led many to believe he had inadvertently confirmed the baby’s gender. Comments flooded in, with fans congratulating Ashanti and Nelly on what they assumed would be the arrival of a baby girl. Others, however, noted the mixed-gender clues and wondered if the couple was keeping everyone guessing on purpose.

Fat Joe Reveals He's Met Ashanti and Nelly's Baby: 'Most Beautiful Baby'

In April, Ashanti and Nelly publicly announced both their engagement and pregnancy, with People magazine later confirming that the couple had officially tied the knot on December 27, 2023. The baby shower marked a joyful celebration of their love and the new chapter they are about to begin together.

Judging by the smiles, laughter, and outpouring of affection at the event, it’s clear that Ashanti and Nelly’s baby will be welcomed into a world full of love and support. Whether Fat Joe truly let the secret slip or the couple is still keeping everyone in suspense, one thing is certain: this little one is already surrounded by excitement and anticipation.

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