They’ve had hits, heartbreak, and now? A full-circle love story that’s heating up both the headlines and the bank. Nelly and Ashanti have been R&B royalty for over two decades. But after years apart, the couple officially rekindled their relationship in 2023; and fans have been eating it up ever since.
From walking red carpets together to teasing their new reality series on Peacock, it’s clear they’re all in. But beyond the romance, let’s not ignore what they’ve built separately over the years. Both artists have turned music success into long-term money moves, and the receipts speak for themselves.
Nelly’s Bag: Beats, Brands & Bold Moves
Nelly exploded onto the scene in 2000 with “Country Grammar,” which went nine times platinum and helped define early-2000s hip hop. Follow-ups like “Nellyville” only solidified his legacy, with hits like “Hot in Herre” and “Dilemma” dominating the charts. To date, he’s sold around 21 million albums in the U.S. and 40 million worldwide. Not too shabby for a guy from St. Louis.
But Nelly isn’t just a rapper… he’s a brand. He co-founded clothing lines Vokal (which has since closed) and Apple Bottoms, became a face on TV (“The Real Husbands of Hollywood,” anyone?), and even showed up in “The Longest Yard.” His smartest move might’ve been in 2023 when he sold half his music catalog for $50 million, showing just how much his early hits still matter today.
Between music, merch, acting gigs, and that massive catalog deal, Nelly has built an empire worth an estimated $70 million, per Celebrity Net Worth.
Ashanti’s Glow-Up: Hits, Hustle & Heritage
Ashanti came in blazing in back in 2002, dropping a debut album that sold over 500,000 copies in a single week. She won a Grammy, shattered Billboard records, and went on to sell around 30 million records globally. And she’s never slowed down.
Over the years, she’s starred in major movies like “Coach Carter” and “John Tucker Must Die,” launched her own label Written Entertainment, and continued performing around the world. She’s also invested in business ventures, dabbled in tech collabs, and even made a splash in real estate.
Though net worth estimates vary (some go as high as $20 million), most trusted sources, like Celebrity Net Worth, land her around $5 million… and growing.
Big Love, Bigger Legacy
Together, Nelly and Ashanti aren’t just a couple with throwback hits and red carpet charm; they’re a full-on success story. Their talents and hustle have paid off, literally. Add it all up, and their combined net worth lands around $75 million.
Now that’s what we call a duet.
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Nelly and Ashanti’s Net Worth Together