The rapper recalled the night on “7PM in Brooklyn with Carmelo Anthony,” where he joined Anthony, Monica and Kaz.
He and his younger brother had teamed up against Jordan and Charles Oakley. Nelly remembered winning early, then talking trash. Ashanti’s presence helped encourage the boasting, he explained, before the game turned in the other team’s favour. Oakley reminded him that he had warned him about talking too much. Still, Nelly described the experience warmly, recalling how much he enjoyed being welcomed into that circle. The rapper and Jordan have both held stakes in the Charlotte Bobcats.
The NBA approved his purchase of a controlling interest on March 17, 2010. At the time of his investment, Nelly described owning part of the franchise as one of the biggest achievements of his career. Fans will soon get more of Nelly and Ashanti’s life together through the second season of “Nelly & Ashanti: We Belong Together,” which premieres November 19 on Peacock. They are raising their toddler son Kareem, known as KK, while managing work that often takes them away from each other.