Ashanti on Barbados Beach with Toddler Son

Ashanti was photographed on a Barbados beach getaway wearing vibrant, plunging one‑piece swimsuits with matching headscarves and bold accessories while spending time with friends and her toddler son, Kareem “KK.” Several outlets reported she laughed, swung and waded with the baby as husband Nelly was not always present during the outings. The couple, who married in late 2023 and welcomed son Kareem in mid‑2024, also star in a Peacock reality series that has shown glimpses of their family life. Nelly has faced backlash after saying on the show that he avoids some parenting duties, including night wakings and diaper changes. Paparazzi photos from the beach prompted mixed online reactions, with some users body‑shaming Ashanti and others defending her as a new mother enjoying time with her child.