{"id":5382,"date":"2026-03-19T22:51:48","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T22:51:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/westcoastaftershock.com\/wca\/2026\/03\/nelly-ashanti-reality-show-renewed\/"},"modified":"2026-03-19T22:51:48","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T22:51:48","slug":"nelly-ashanti-reality-show-renewed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/westcoastaftershock.com\/wca\/2026\/03\/nelly-ashanti-reality-show-renewed\/","title":{"rendered":"(More) Derrty Devotion"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Aww, baby! Nelly and Ashanti<\/a> are bringing more of their derrty devotion to TV.<\/p>\n

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On Thursday, Peacock announced that it was renewing Nelly and Ashanti: We Belong Together<\/a><\/strong><\/em> for a second season following a standout streaming debut.<\/p>\n

A press release reports that the unscripted series centered around Nelly and Ashanti\u2019s rekindled romance will begin production this month, with new episodes set to premiere later this year.<\/p>\n

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After its summer launch, the eight-episode freshman season became Peacock\u2019s No. 2 highest-reaching unscripted original debut, proving fans are fully tapped into the couple\u2019s real-life romance, growing family, and day-to-day dynamics.<\/p>\n

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Peacock reports that Season 2 will continue to follow the duo as they balance busy careers, expanding business ventures, and life as a blended family, all while raising their toddler son, Kareem \u201cKK\u201d Kenkaide Haynes.<\/a> The new chapter promises an \u201ceven deeper look at their evolving relationship\u201d as they juggle love, legacy, and life in the spotlight.<\/p>\n

The series marks a full-circle moment for the couple, whose love story has played out over decades.<\/p>\n

The two first began dating in 2003, navigating an on-and-off relationship for nearly a decade before calling it quits in 2013. After spending another 10 years apart, they shocked fans with a reunion in 2023, when Ashanti subtly confirmed their rekindled romance with a soft launch at the MTV VMAs, featuring a photo of Nelly on her clutch<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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By April 2024, the couple announced they were engaged and expecting a child<\/a>. Just months later, reports revealed they had quietly tied the knot, followed shortly by the arrival of their son.<\/p>\n

As previously reported,<\/a> the couple spoke with BOSSIP about what makes their relationship work ahead of their season one premiere.<\/p>\n

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\u201cFor me it\u2019s the thighs,\u201d Nelly joked to Char Masona. \u201cShe\u2019s a sweet person. I think the way that we grew up is so opposite to a certain degree. I think what I\u2019m missing, she brings and almost vice-versa. Where I\u2019m lacking, she gives me more.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Ashanti echoed that sentiment, highlighting the rapper\u2019s character beyond his chart-topping career.<\/p>\n

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\u201cHe has such a huge heart, like such a genuine, generous heart,\u201d she said. \u201cSometimes I\u2019m like, \u2018You did what for who?\u2019 He\u2019s very selfless. The rest of the stuff, people know. He\u2019s funny, he\u2019s dope, he looks good. But I think just being a good person, being a protector, [and] being a righteous person is really important.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

All episodes of season one of Nelly\u00a0and\u00a0Ashanti: We Belong Together<\/em> are currently available to stream exclusively on Peacock.<\/p>\n

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