Nelly showered his wife Ashanti with love over the weekend with the help of family and friends.
The couple, who married secretly and are expecting their first baby together, enjoyed a surprise baby shower over the weekend with Nelly orchestrating the whole thing.
Video from publicist Juliette Harris shows the couple arriving at the Dolce and Gabbana Baby Boutique in New York for some shopping.
Instead they were greeted by their guests holding cell phones ready to capture the moment the minute they stepped out of the elevator as Ashanti gasped in disbelief.
'Nelly threw a surprise baby shower for Ashanti! She was so surprised and looked incredible!' the publicist wrote next to a video of the moment of surprise on social media.
Nelly showered his wife Ashanti with love over the weekend
'Friends and family were there along with @fatjoe @breland,' she wrote calling Nelly and Ashanti the 'Cutest couple Eva!!'
In a video shared on Instagram, Ashanti revealed the ruse her husband used to get her to the party.
'I thought I was coming to a photo shoot' the mother-to-be told her guests.
'I'm in shock,' she said, adding 'thank you guys so much. I love you guys,' and turning to Nelly she said 'thank you baaabe,' during which the Hot in Herre artist gave her a kiss on the cheek.
When the Air Force Ones singer got his turn at the mic he thanked his co-conspirators on his and Ashtanti's teams for helping him pull it all together.
Photos from the fete show Ashanti, 43, proudly showcasing her baby bump in a yellow, gold and white ensemble inspired by an Indian lehenga.
The Only U singer was glowing beneath her natural looking makeup.
Her long hair was styled in multiple braids and pulled back into a ponytail.
The rapper, 49, threw a surprise baby shower for Ashanti, 43, at the Dolce & Gabbana Baby Boutique in New York. Guests were waiting with cells phones ready to capture the moment the couple stepped off the elevator as Ashanti gasped in disbelief
'I thought I was coming to a photo shoot' the mother-to-be told her guests, revealing the ruse Nelly had used to get her to the store
Fat Joe and his wife, Lorena Cartagena, were on the guest list
Photos from the fete show Ashanti proudly showcasing her baby bump in a yellow, gold and white ensemble inspired by an Indian lehenga. Nelly looked relaxed in a black golf shirt, pants and black and white sneakers
Nelly, 49, kept his look low key, wearing a black golf shirt and pants with black and white sneakers.
The couple posed for photos with friends during the party, including one with Fat Joe and his wife, Lorena Cartagena.
The Billboard Latin Music Award winner looked dapper in a gray, black and white shirt with antique car graphics. He paired it with black pants and white shoes.
Lorena, showcased her curves in a pink shorts romper with and under-the-sea theme.
Her long, blonde hair was styled in a top knot with bangs parted on the side and she showcased her shapely legs with a pair of pink high heels.
Decorations around the boutique include dozens of yellow and white balloons
The walls of the boutique exhibited sweet children's clothing added to the ambience
Decoration around the boutique include dozens of yellow and white balloons as well as adorable children's clothes hanging on the walls.
The couple announced they were expecting in an article in Essence published April 17.
Nelly, born Cornell Iral Haynes Jr., is already a seasoned dad. He shares Chanelle, 30 and Cornell Iral Haynes III, known as 'Tre' with ex-partner Channetta Valentine.
He adopted Shawn and Sydney Thomas, both young adults in their 20s, after their mom, Nelly's sister, died from leukemia in 2005.
