Referencing her 2002 single, “Baby,” Ashanti also says ... He also adopted his niece and nephew following the death of his sister in 2005. For more Parents news, make sure to sign up ...

After Nelly's sister, Jackie Donahue, died of leukemia in March 2005, the musician adopted her kids, Shawn and Sydney Thomas. See Ashanti's post confirming the birth of her baby boy below.