Premiering June 26, 2025, exclusively on Peacock, Nelly & Ashanti: We Belong Together offers an intimate, unfiltered look at the iconic couple’s journey to reignite their romance after years apart. This heartfelt documentary chronicles their struggles and triumphs as they navigate marriage, parenthood, and demanding music careers while rebuilding trust. From studio sessions to school runs, the film captures raw moments of vulnerability, humor, and resilience, proving that second chances can forge stronger bonds.
Directed by Emmy-nominated filmmaker Oji Singletary, the documentary blends never-before-seen archival footage with candid present-day scenes, revealing how Nelly and Ashanti balance fame with family. It’s more than a celebrity love story—it’s a testament to growth, forgiveness, and the enduring power of commitment in the spotlight.
Cast & Director
1. Nelly as Self
Cornell Iral Haynes Jr., known globally as Nelly, revolutionized hip-hop and R&B with genre-blending hits like “Hot in Herre” and “Dilemma” (feat. Kelly Rowland). Born in Austin, Texas (1974), he rose from St. Louis’s underground scene to become a 3x Grammy winner, actor (The Longest Yard), and philanthropist through his nonprofit 4Sho4Kids. His entrepreneurial ventures, including Apple Bottoms clothing and Pimp Juice energy drink, cemented his status as a cultural icon.
Today, Nelly balances music with ventures like NASCAR team ownership and Vegas residencies. In this documentary, he opens up about fatherhood, health battles (including a 2023 leukemia scare), and the humility required to rebuild his relationship with Ashanti—a journey that reshapes his legacy beyond the stage.
2. Ashanti as Self
Ashanti Shequoiya Douglas, known mononymously as Ashanti, exploded onto the scene in 2002 with her self-titled debut album, winning a Grammy for “Foolish” and breaking records as the first woman to occupy Billboard’s top two spots simultaneously. Born in Glen Cove, New York (1980), she rose through Murder Inc. Records, becoming the “Princess of Hip-Hop Soul” with hits like “Rock wit U (Awww Baby)” and collaborating with icons from Ja Rule to Fat Joe.
Beyond music, Ashanti starred in films (John Tucker Must Die, Resident Evil: Extinction) and Broadway’s The Wiz. Recently, she launched a memoir (Foolish/Unfoolish: Love Notes) and skincare line. The documentary showcases her dual roles as artist and mother, revealing how she harmonizes creative ambition with the complexities of blended family life alongside Nelly.
3. Oji Singletary (Director)
Oji Singletary, an Emmy-nominated director and cinematographer, is renowned for intimate celebrity portraits like Kevin Hart: Lyft Legend (2023) and T-Pain: Behind the Autotune (2022). His style merges vérité realism with poetic visuals, uncovering hidden layers of public figures. A Howard University alum, Singletary prioritizes authentic storytelling that humanizes icons.
For We Belong Together, Singletary spent 18 months embedding with Nelly and Ashanti, capturing unguarded moments from tour buses to therapy sessions. His approach transforms their reunion into a universal narrative about redemption, making this his most personal work yet.
