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Mind Yours! Nelly Checks Social Media User Who Called Him Out For Kicking It On Live (VIDEO)

Nelly recently checked a social media critic while keeping his pearly whites on display! The ‘Country Grammar’ artist clapped back after the Instagram user hit him with a “Poor Ashanti” note, all because he was kicking it on live!

Here’s How Nelly Gathered A Social Media Critic

Chilling on Instagram Live isn’t unusual for Nelly, who’s even done so with his reported wife, Ashanti. And yes, WIFE is her status in his life as of December 27, 2023, according to a marriage certificate TMZ secured last week.

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As mentioned, though, the St. Louis rapper often enjoys a lil’ kiki-ing on the ‘gram with his four million followers. Early Thursday (June 27), a stan account for the couple shared snippets from his overnight live session.

The rapper was seemingly chilling on a bus and reading his livestream comments. Ashanti, who isverypregnant right now, didn’t appear in his online moment. According to Nelly, one viewer commented, “He drunk as usual, it’s bedtime. Poor Ashanti. He ghetto, coming on live doing this. Shame on you.”

“Coming on live doing what?” Nelly asked with a laugh. “I can’t play music? Let me tell you something shawty, she straight, and she encourage just my happiness. That’s why we together, like I encourage hers. Whatever makes her happy, she kick in. Whatever makes me happy, I kick in. So, know that, so you ain’t gotta ‘poor her.’ Might be poor you. Hope your sh*t together, ” he clapped back with another laugh.

See the gentle gather for yourself below, chile!

The Rapper BEEN About Ashanti & Continues To Be

He’s a good man, Savannah, a good man! Roommates, there’s been no shortage of Nelly showing his lady love in public, particularly after announcing their pregnancy in April.

They rekindled their early 2000s flame in 2023 and are now expecting their first little one together. Similarly to how she CARRIES in a bikini, ‘shanti has been rocking her baby bump with an undeniable glow, even continuing her now-paused performances with ease!

In May, the couple brought their families together for their first joint Mother’s Day.

RELATED:Awww! This Is How Ashanti Celebrated Her First Mother’s Day With Nelly (PHOTOS)
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Cassandra Santiago is a multimedia journalist, editor, and editorial strategist with over a decade of experience shaping conversations across arts, entertainment, culture, and global news. A graduate of the University of Iowa, she has built a cross-platform career spanning newspapers, magazines, radio, and digital media. She joined The Shade Room five years ago and currently serves as a Senior Editor, where she leads editorial direction, oversees exclusive coverage, and trains and edits a team of writers. Cassandra has played a key role in developing high-impact content and editorial strategies for an audience of more than 30 million, contributing to platform growth, engagement, and monetization across multiple channels. In addition to her leadership role, she remains a daily contributor, with her articles generating more than 41 million views since 2023. Beyond The Shade Room, Cassandra offers freelance social media strategy services, speaks on the influence and impact of Black media at public panels, and owns Did It For You, an event design company in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area. She is Poynter Institute–certified and was named to the DMV’s 35 Under 35 list in 2024.

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