Nelly’s Ex-GF Shantel Speaks Out On Nelly’s Very Quick Relationship With Ashanti After Their Breakup
Earlier this summer, Shantel Jackson, ex-girlfriend of rapper Nelly, opened up for the first time about their split during an appearance on the daytime talk show The Real. The 37-year-old entrepreneur candidly discussed the reasons behind their breakup, shedding light on their relationship’s challenges and why they ultimately decided to part ways.
Jackson explained that their hectic schedules played a significant role in their decision to separate. “My ex and I didn’t end on bad terms,” she shared. “We started to grow apart when it came to a point where I was home more often, building my company Shoe Gummi and working on my brand, while he was still on the road performing and touring.”
In the beginning, Shantel was often by Nelly’s side, traveling internationally for concerts and supporting him through his career. However, as her focus shifted towards her personal brand and business ventures, the couple began to drift apart.
Despite the split, Jackson hinted that there might still be a possibility of reconciliation. “We decided to take this time and see if this space would bring us back full circle,” she said. “Honestly, that’s what we’re doing.” However, when one of the co-hosts referred to their separation as more of a “break” than an actual breakup, Jackson hesitated before agreeing, calling it a “rift” or “division.”
Shantel expressed hope that if their time apart was meant to reunite them, it would happen naturally. But she also acknowledged the possibility that the separation might be permanent. “If it’s going to stop us from being together, then it’s kind of inevitable,” she admitted.
Nelly’s relationship timeline has been the subject of public speculation, especially after he was spotted rekindling his romance with his longtime ex, R&B singer Ashanti. Fans remember the viral moment during Fat Joe and Ja Rule’s Verzuz battle, where Nelly crossed the stage just to hug Ashanti. While fans hoped for a romantic reunion between the two, Ashanti remained tight-lipped and seemingly uninterested in revisiting the past at that time.
However, the tables seem to have turned as Ashanti and Nelly are now officially back together—and rumors of a potential baby on the way have only added fuel to the fire.
Public reaction to Shantel’s comments has been mixed. Some fans are dismissing her statements, believing that Nelly’s heart has always belonged to Ashanti. One user commented, “That man wants Ashanti. Period.” Another referenced Shantel’s previous relationship with Floyd Mayweather, saying, “Floyd is probably somewhere surrounded by women and money, laughing at this.”
Others criticized Shantel for holding on to the past. “Seven years, and he never gave you a ring. You ought to have moved on,” one person wrote.
As of now, Nelly has not publicly responded to Shantel’s interview. Meanwhile, Ashanti and Nelly continue to make headlines with their revived romance, leaving fans eagerly watching every move.
While Shantel Jackson remains focused on her business ventures and personal growth, one thing is clear: the saga of Nelly, Ashanti, and Shantel continues to be a topic of endless fascination for fans and media alike.
