Ashanti is letting fans in on her pregnancy journey and life as a new mom. The singer recently appeared on ‘The Tamron Hall Show’ and opened up about having her baby boy, Kareem, at 43.
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Ashanti Opens Up About Her Pregnancy Journey & IVF Experience
While speaking with Tamron Hall, Ashanti revealed that she froze her eggs before getting pregnant. “I was like, ‘Just in case, I could have these in the stash,'” she said while laughing.
She broke it down, saying she froze her eggs because she’s big on manifestation. The ‘Baby’ songstress said she kept putting it out there hat she wanted marriage and kids, but never saw it all unfolding with Nelly. “I just kept saying, ‘Send me my person, whoever its suppose to be just send them.’ And he sent him!” she added.
Social Media Weighs In
Social media users packed The Shade Room’s comment section with love for Ashanti, hyping her up for keeping it real about her motherhood journey.
Instagram user @savage_philly_jawn wrote, “No one could ever make me hate Ashanti! Her laugh is so infectious and she has such a nice spirit 😍”
Instagram user @c.h.i.l.l.i_p.e.p.p.e.r wrote, “I’ve always loved Ashanti’s laugh…. Loud, carefree, genuine.”
While Instagram user @bolabettyboop wrote, “Just yesterday, we saw him crossing the stage for a hug…. their story is a powerful one.”
Then Instagram user @ericakimberly_ wrote, “I hope more of our daughters feel encouraged to control this miracle making gift in their own futures ❤️❤️❤️”
Another Instagram user @sweetas_taboo wrote, “So Ashanti got IVF? Egg freezing is the way to go!”
Instagram user @itsprettyslim wrote, “We can never hate you Ashanti 🩷”
While another Instagram user @ms.nichole.p wrote, “LOVE this for her💕”
Instagram user @kchanel30 wrote, “This is so real! This is a very vulnerable conversation for a woman. I do agree with Ashanti manifestation is real! 💕💕💕💕💕”
Finally, Instagram user @howshedidit.ceo wrote, “I love seeing a woman get her happy ending 💕🥰”
Ashanti Dishes On Her Baby Boy’s Cute Lil’ Personality
The R&B songstress didn’t just spill on her pregnancy journey — she also broke down the moments leading up to her baby boy’s arrival on Angie Martinez’s ‘In Real Life’ podcast. She said that the second he was born, her protective instincts kicked in.
She also called her son her best friend and “the sweetest angel baby,” adding that he always cracks her up and puts a huge smile on her face.
