COUPLED UP: NELLY & ASHANTI AT K LOUNGE IN NYC
Friday, June 19, 2009

Ashanti and Nelly attend “The Wiz” Encores! Summer Stars Series Opening Night Party at K Lounge on Thursday night in New York City. Ashanti’s mother/managr Tina and little sister Shia were also at the party. Peep the pics.
Ashanti will headline the cast of the The Wiz in the New York City Center Encores! until July 5th.

( Photos: JOHNNY NUNEZ )













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1.
jenieycancellieri
Friday, June 19, 2009 /
NEXT
2.
jenieycancellieri
Friday, June 19, 2009 /
i swear Nelly looks high as hell in that second photo
3.
OMIT-THE-SMALL-ONES
Friday, June 19, 2009 /
Back together again, huh?? hmmmmm. Love her dress and hair…don’t know about the shoes, though
4.
KIDDO
Friday, June 19, 2009 /
Wow that was QUICK! LMAO!
So was the Play really a flop!
Anyway good to see her and Nelly still together!!
5.
Alfonzo Coholic (I'm a Hollygrove gangsta, Eagle street animal, I'll have my goons jack son like Samuel.)
Friday, June 19, 2009 /
What that nigga tryna do to her arm? Her skin ain’t play-doh fool!
6.
stacy
Friday, June 19, 2009 /
Ashanti looks nice she’s such a pretty girl I hope the Wiz does good. Nelly on the other hand I love him but damn looks like age is starting to catch up with him he’s not looking so good anymore and he looks sort of sick but it could just be that he was either high or toasted either way he needs to get it together.
7.
Mother Jefferson
Friday, June 19, 2009 /
Nelly needs to go ahead and put a ring on so these two can ride off into the has-been sunset!
And that mom of hers STAY in the koolaid, my goodness.
8.
Come On Man.....
Friday, June 19, 2009 /
ii like them as a couple but damn momz
always got her
water head ass in the pixz
9.
B0MBBAYBEE
Friday, June 19, 2009 /
ugh
10.
Dude-N-H-Town
Friday, June 19, 2009 /
What is up with the knees to day???? Ashanti looks soo good, but those knees. Anyway, WTF is Nelly wearing. He looks as if he went to the nearest Ross and picked up a shirt and slacks.
11.
AtotheD
Friday, June 19, 2009 /
Why are they together? Like for real they do not compliment each other, and more importantly she is wack!
12.
kute
Friday, June 19, 2009 /
glad to see there still together
13.
mariola
Friday, June 19, 2009 /
omg.. they loo really great… i wish em all the best..
ps - I hear the haters coming…
14.
mariola
Friday, June 19, 2009 /
*look
15.
Navoluchi
Friday, June 19, 2009 /
She’ll NEVER age!
16.
Dude-N-H-Town
Friday, June 19, 2009 /
And btw….I heard from a friend that Ashanti doesn’t sound bad during The Wiz.
Imma have to hear this for myself
17.
Fine-N-Mellow
Friday, June 19, 2009 /
Love Ashanti, she looks nice.
18.
OnlyMe
Friday, June 19, 2009 /
I’m happy to see them together. I think he looks aged, because of going through the pain of losing his sister. It takes a toll on you. People need to remember that.
19.
hood_shit
Friday, June 19, 2009 /
chunky monkeys
20.
Vee1
Friday, June 19, 2009 /
They still kicking it…that’s good.
Tina Douglas looks a mess all the time..I hate that red lipstick she always wears.
21.
MOCHA NOCHA
Friday, June 19, 2009 /
THEY LOOK NICE. CUTE, HE CAME OUT TO SUPPORT HER. MOMS AND SIS ALWAYS JUST AN ARM LEFT AWAY.
22.
LULU
Friday, June 19, 2009 /
Glad for her…too bad this is a washed up couple that no one is checking for.
23.
Laurie
Friday, June 19, 2009 /
She looks so cute and her mom Tina is starting to look good for a change. I don’t really approve of her going out with Nelly but they do look good together.
24.
Destiny
Friday, June 19, 2009 /
Ashanti looks fabulous! They make a really nice couple. He’s there to support her, nice guy.
25.
Monnie
Friday, June 19, 2009 /
Ashanti seems to have a pleasant personality and does not seem to let her career downfall bother her, she is a talented writer and she should stick to that and not the singing.
I am glad she is not dying to be super skinny she looks cute in the pics, her arms look really meaty, thick is in!
26.
peacekeeper
Friday, June 19, 2009 /
I like Ashanti’s dress….her mama is still a mess w/ the lipstick.
27.
Hotlikefiya
Friday, June 19, 2009 /
What happened to Nelly? He looks horrible!!!!!!!!! Especially in the 2nd pic. Look like he took too many drugs. LOL
28.
DOB
Friday, June 19, 2009 /
I’m always pleasantly surprised when I see Nelly and Ashanti pictured together. It’s easy to forget they’re a couple sometimes, but they look good together.
I have to admit, Ashanti used to get on my nerves, but I like her a lot now. Too bad she’s flopping. She has a great spirit and she’s a very beautiful woman.
29.
Juicy SuperStar
Friday, June 19, 2009 /
Nelly is Fine - Not the greatest pictures but he is Fine.
Ashanti - Looks GREAT!!!
Her mom is always around but I guess if I got famous my mother would be with me at every event too, She think she flyer the me. Its good to see them out and having fun together.
I agree, I hope they hurry up and get married. Its been over 5 years I think. They started around with Bey and Jay started.
30.
QUEEN NETTIE
Friday, June 19, 2009 /
Awww!! They all look happy!! I hope the play didn’t flop!!
31.
RETRO MADNESS
Friday, June 19, 2009 /
ASHANTI! LOOK AT YOU GAL..LOL
I SWEAR THE FIRST PIC LOOKS SIMILAR TO A PIC OF THEM TWO TAKEN A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO…
I WAS GONNA SHOUT AT ANGEL AND SAY THAT SHE NEEDS TO GET NEW PIX AND STOP RECYCLING LOOOL..
ASHANTI COULD STILL DROP A COUPLE OF POUNDS, I SAY AROUND 25 MAYBE????? I WOULD LIKE HER TO GET LIKE CASSIE OR SOMEONE LIKE THAT….
I THINK SHE WOULD LOOK REAL PRETTY, IT WUD SHOW HER FEATURES MORE…
BECAUSE A BLOATED FACE ALWAYS CAMOFLAUGES A BEAUTY…. AND MAKES THEM APPEAR SLOPPY AND UGLY WHEN THEYRE NOT!
32.
Liz
Friday, June 19, 2009 /
Nelly still looks GOOD!!! He just took some bad pics that night. Hey Ashanti love it and that all that matter. Glad to see them still together.
33.
RANA-SXYLDY
Friday, June 19, 2009 /
guess she wasn’t preggo
34.
Chanel
Friday, June 19, 2009 /
Aw they look great together!
35.
CARAmel
Friday, June 19, 2009 /
DAMMIT! I THOUGHT THEY BROKE UP! I saw Nelly last weekend @ his club in the Lou…he’s sooo cute…however…i thought they broke up…carry on
36.
TruthLife
Friday, June 19, 2009 /
As always, Nelly and Ashanti look sweet together. They look really happy, and despite what some people think there are lots of folks who are FAMILY oriented! So there is nothing wrong with her family always being there to support her. We really need to see more of that.
37.
*«SOLiD RiCH GiRL»*
Friday, June 19, 2009 /
Go Ashanti!! Loves her and Nelly as a couple.They look so good together and the fam looking nice too,always supporting her.I think its great that she’s doing The Wiz which is a classic.I wonder if we’ll see her in a movie soon.Anyway,she is so beautiful and talented and haters can fallback!!
38.
Shonty Graham
Friday, June 19, 2009 /
Is he pinching her skin it looks that way in the first pic, she stays pretty
39.
slim
Friday, June 19, 2009 /
awwwwwwwwwwww….
one of my FAV couples
STOP HATIN!!!!!!!!!
40.
afrobella82
Friday, June 19, 2009 /
lol @ #5- I was thinking the same thing, he’s grabbing her arm tight as hell!
I’m glad they’re still together.
41.
Ciara Fan
Friday, June 19, 2009 /
Cute.
42.
real person
Friday, June 19, 2009 /
They look so cute together.
43.
aleks
Friday, June 19, 2009 /
wow they are still together??? i thought they break up… damn
44.
MiSSSEXY
Friday, June 19, 2009 /
I would love to see these two get married already OMG they have been together forever, And it’s true her mom needs to let her breath a little….
I Love Ashanti since day one… I dont care if people say she cant sing… She made cute songs and I think she can sing a little not as great as other singers… but she does her thang….
Hope the Wiz is a good play it looks good from the pics i had see yesterday on her site…
45.
Tanisha
Friday, June 19, 2009 /
I saw the play, Ashanti has a voice! I used to say this girl couldn’t hold a note but she proved this girl wrong! She sounded on point through the entire show. Anyway, they look so cute together!!!
46.
andrew
Friday, June 19, 2009 /
i swear im not gay but nelly is fine as hell..
??
47.
AMBER
Friday, June 19, 2009 /
LOOOOL OMG IT LOOKS LIKE HES TRYNA RIP HER SKIN OFF IN HTE FIRST PICS! WOW.. THATS GONNA BRUISE!!
LOOOL
GR8 PICS THO!! I LIKE THEM 2 TOGETHER!!
=D
48.
shellboogie
Friday, June 19, 2009 /
I absolutely love Nelly and Ashanti together.
Please hurry up and get married. I love them, they seem like the real deal.
Ashanti is always so much happier when her man Nelly is around.
I love it ! I saw the show and it was really good. Go out and support Ashanti.
She has been under the Irv Gotti curse and now the world can see her true colors.
49.
W.F.Y.
Friday, June 19, 2009 /
ASHANTI & THEM DAMN PONYTAILS OR SIDE BUNS!
50.
lisa
Friday, June 19, 2009 /
I saw the wiz and she did a great job, and for those of you who say she need to lose some weight, you haven’t seen her in person, the girl only wiegh about 130 if that much, so stop hating and give credit where credit is due. After the play she signed autographs and took pictures.
51.
Hidge
Friday, June 19, 2009 /
I just love Ashanti, Nelly and her family. Cute picture’s
52.
dede
Friday, June 19, 2009 /
hot..hot…hot, haters get a fucking life!
53.
JAZZO
Friday, June 19, 2009 /
LOL @ 10 You know you from Houston…. talkin about the nearest Ross.
54.
Mikki.
Friday, June 19, 2009 /
love nelly and shant together they are so cute but he sure does look high
55.
msblknasty1
Friday, June 19, 2009 /
…. is he pinching her on the slide in the first pic …….
…… or is she holding his drunk ass up … atleast they still hanging in there…
,,,,,, even after the scripper baby lolo
56.
gogirl
Friday, June 19, 2009 /
they are such a cute couple i love them!
57.
tarzan
Friday, June 19, 2009 /
I FOR ONE AM THE BIGGEST ASHANTI FAN, SHE’S BEAUTIFUL AND TALENTED, CHECK OUT THE WIZ SHE SOUNDS AMAZING…I ABSOLUTELY LOVE HER. SECOND HER AND NELLY ARE A MATCH MADE IN HEAVEN THEY MAKE THE PERFECT COUPLE. AS FOR THEIR CAREERS EVERY ARTIST HAS THAT TYME IN THEIR CAREERS WHERE THE SUN MAY NOT SHYNE THAT BRIGHT…BUT IT’S NOTHING THAT HARD WORK AND DEDICATION CAN’T SOLVE…..TRUST ME BOTH OF THEM WILL BE BACK ON TOP OF THEIR GAME TOGETHER SOON…..CUZ THEIR BOTH TALENTED. LOVE YALL AND WISH YALL THE BEST!!!!
58.
Cherry Almond
Friday, June 19, 2009 /
It’s nice to see Ashanti and Nelly together again. I wish her luck on the play.
59.
lala
Friday, June 19, 2009 /
I love these too and I love that Nelly don’t try and act like he too cool to show PDA.
60.
61
Friday, June 19, 2009 /
I love them as a couple. Go NELLY AND SHANTI.
61.
Brooke
Friday, June 19, 2009 /
Ashanti looks so pretty, Nelly is so fine!!!!
Ashanti knows how to keep a man she got that GOOD GOOD haha
62.
mel
Friday, June 19, 2009 /
I just wanted to say that I saw “The Wiz” and Ashanti did her thing. She sounded great and held her own. I must admit, when I first saw the rehearsal on line, I was a little skeptical. But seeing her perform and sing, I was pleasantly surprised. I definitely would go see her in another play.
I also love her with Nelly. They are so real and always stays under the radar. I was watching Shaq’s comedy special that was filmed during All Star Weekend, and both Ashanti and Nelly were there. So for all those, that think it is for publicity, think again.
63.
sarcasmic
Friday, June 19, 2009 /
I WENT TO SEE THE WIZ ON WED. NIGHT, AND I WAS ALSO PLEASANTLY SURPRISED WITH HER VOICE. I DIDN’T KNOW SHE COULD HIT THE NOTES THAT SHE DID..
..BUT HER ENERGY AND ACTING WERE BAD…HER ARMS WERE GLUED TO HER SIDES THE WHOLE PLAY. DURING DANCING SCENES SHE’D SHIMMY A LIL HERE AND THERE BUT NO REAL ENERGY, TICHINA AND DAWNN DEFINITELY OUTDID HER IN HER OWN PLAY WITH THEIR SMALL ROLES.
AND WHEN WE WAITED BY THE STAGE DOOR AFTERWARDS TO MEET THE CAST, SHE CAME OUT LAST AND HAD HER CAR WAITING OUTSIDE AND SHE’S A LITTLE RUDE, SHE SIGNED SOME AUTOGRAPHS AND RAN AWAY AND AT ONE POINT SHE TOOK SOME PLAYBILLS AND SIGNED IT NEAR HER CAR AND HAD HER BODYGAURD SENT IT BACK JUST SO THEY WON’T ASK FOR A PICTURE. TICHINA AND DAWNN WERE PLESANT!!
64.
what?
Friday, June 19, 2009 /
@ 31
wtf are u talking about saying she needs to lose 25 pounds and YOU would like her to get like cassie?? get real cassie is fckn hungry and ashanti naturally has curves so why would that even cross your mind? and her weight does NOT make her look sloppy and ugly. your comment was soo ignorant!
65.
AshLee
Friday, June 19, 2009 /
ASHANTi LOOKS PRETTY
HER MOM LOOKS AWFUL! UGLY WOMAN WOW
NELLY IS NOT CUTE.
AND HER SiSTER NEEDS TO LOSE WEiGHT.
66.
Dude-N-H-Town
Friday, June 19, 2009 /
@ 53……LOL..Hell yeah. It’s a Ross everywhere you go in Houston. LOL.
67.
h8ted on
Friday, June 19, 2009 /
aww they look so happy..glad to see another couple surviving in hollywood.
on the other hand,why does she always gotta bring her big mouth mamma and fat azz sister everywhere she go..they be in more pics then she do..now thats how u ride the coat tail of your family members success.
68.
Diamond Latrelle
Friday, June 19, 2009 /
Nice pictures. Haven’t seen the play. I live in Chicago, so it might not even have a run out here.
69.
lesa
Friday, June 19, 2009 /
They do make such a cute couple!! Best wishes on the play. I love how they keep their relationship low key. They seem like the type of couple that are friends and lovers! best of love to them both. They’re always smiling together like they enjoy each other>. Good look
70.
lala
Friday, June 19, 2009 /
not sure why ashanti is still with him. he has so many side pieces in stl its crazy
71.
GraceUnderFire
Friday, June 19, 2009 /
What’s up with the porn-stache Nelly? He looks quite tipsy, too.
72.
Ms. AKA is back...
Friday, June 19, 2009 /
@ 63 Sarcasism: Yes. You are very aware of the true Ashanti. She is rather rude. I seen her in Charlotte/Douglass Airport some time ago. She was so rude and short with people. She cut her eyes real short as if she did not want to be bothered. She was also sighing real loud like she was annoyed when asked for her autographed. I just felt that she was tired and irritable because of the crowd. However, I seen “Punked” episode and she had a bad attitude then . She was cursing in front of her mother. She is really a mean person. Yes the smile may look wholesome. But this fat girl is a Bit-h…
73.
Karmel
Friday, June 19, 2009 /
Nelly used to be sexy…
74.
my opinion
Friday, June 19, 2009 /
the Wiz was good…and for all the doubters…she can sang…people who are still jocking to the old Ashanti…get in with the new Ashanti.
75.
Ms. AKA is back...
Friday, June 19, 2009 /
Nelly looks tired and that he has alot on his mind. I heard he has lost alot of money owning (a percentage along with Mike Jordan and Bob Johnson) of the Charlotte Bobcats due to poor attendance. Bob Johnson is a billionare. Mike Jordan is almost a billionare. they can afford to loose a milion here or there. Nelly on the other hand, may not have enough assets to cover the losses. Yes, he owns Applebottom jeans. I wonder how is the sales going with them. Also, he has not recorded anything new in a while. So I am wondering how his money is really looking? BTW, he is STILL fine…
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