Nelly, who also drops a new country-inspired single this week aptly titled “Spin the Block,” said he sees nothing wrong with revisiting an old flame—if the circumstances are right. “As long as they bring more good to your life than bad... that’s just the focus, man,” he told CNN. Ashanti echoed his sentiment, adding, “Yeah, you don’t want to go back to a bad situation.”

Despite sharing much of their love story with the public, the pair has drawn a firm line around their son’s privacy. In the series, young Kareem—whom they affectionately call “KK”—appears only with his face blurred or hidden. “I left that totally up to her... this is her first child and I can only imagine the anxiety,” said Nelly, who has four other children from previous relationships and adoption.

The couple’s rekindled romance began publicly in 2021 with a hug during a Verzuz performance—marking their first meeting since their 2013 breakup. “The block was closed for a long time,” Ashanti joked. Now, with love rekindled and a family built, Nelly and Ashanti are proving that sometimes, spinning the block leads to happily ever after.