Amaar Burton
Did Nelly only go on "Dancing With The Stars" to practice for the first dance at his wedding? The St. Louis rapper/actor is enjoying that mainstream popularity boost from DWTS, and at the same time he's talking about possibly making longtime girlfriend Shantel Jackson his wife.
Engagement Coming Soon For Nelly + Shantel?
In a DWTS interview, Nelly said, “I would not want my life to not have Shantel in it. We’ve been seeing each other for five or six years. Any time you can connect with somebody like that, it works out for the long run.” Asked if that meant a proposal was coming, Nelly answered, “We’re working towards it. When we know, I’ll tell you.”
Nelly and Young Jeezy’s Fiancee Jeannie Mai Join DWTS
Atlanta rapper Jeezy‘s future wife Jeannie Mai and Nelly are two of the high-profile celebrities on the new cast of ABC’s “Dancing With The Stars” competition. Retired NBA legend Charles Oakley and “Tiger King” star Carole Baskin also signed up.
Tiger King’s Carole Baskin, rapper Nelly, Selling Sunset’s Chrishell Stause and NBA legend Charles Oakley are among those set to waltz off on to this season of Dancing With The Stars. The ABC competition show, which is based on BBC format Strictly Come Dancing, revealed the full cast on Good Morning America ahead of its September 14 premiere. The quartet will be joined by Monica Aldama, star of Netflix’s Cheer, Disney Channel actress Skai Jackson, One Day at a Time’s Justina Machado, Holey Moley sideline correspondent Jeannie Mai, Catfish’s Nev Schulman and Olympic figure skater Johnny Weir. (Deadline)
Ashanti Reminds Nelly + Other Exes That She’s The One Who Got Away
R&B singer Ashanti has the world wondering if she found the foundation of youth. The 39-year-old crooner recently went online to deliver pure wife potential rocking a hoodie, underwear and flexing beauty.
“I just like to mind my business… 🍭” -Ashanti’s Instagram
The Internet Roasts Nelly After His Cringe Battle With Ludacris
In summer 2020, the Internet was going in-in on Nelly after the one-sided battle between the St. Lunatics boss and Atlanta rap heavyweight Ludacris. Bad connections and sound woes were a problem for their digital battle.
“Who won last night’s @verzuztv‘s battle? @ludacrisor @nelly?” -Hip Hop Memes Daily’s Instagram
