Shantel Jackson Reveals Regret After Ending Relationship With Nelly

Model and entrepreneur Shantel Jackson has opened up about her past relationship with rapper Nelly, admitting that she deeply regrets the decision to walk away. Speaking candidly, Jackson revealed that she chose to end the romance in hopes that some space would help “spike their love again.”

Her plan, however, did not unfold as she had imagined. While she believed that time apart might reignite their bond, Nelly instead reconnected with his longtime love, Ashanti. The two, who had been on and off since the early 2000s, reconciled in 2023, married later that year, and in July 2024 welcomed their first child together, a son named Kareem Kenkaide Hayes.

Reflecting on her decision, Jackson admitted: “It didn’t go as planned, and I regret my decision to this day.”

Meanwhile, Ashanti and Nelly’s love story has captured the spotlight. The couple is now set to star in a new reality series titled Nelly & Ashanti: We Belong Together, giving fans an inside look into their marriage, parenthood, and music careers.

Jackson’s revelation highlights how difficult choices in relationships can lead to unexpected outcomes—sometimes leaving behind what feels like a missed chance at happiness.