Ashanti and Nelly’s chemistry was on full display during their joint appearance on Hot Ones, but things got extra spicy when the R&B queen turned the tables and served a sizzling question of her own.
The viral moment came as the beloved couple sat down for the popular YouTube series, where celebs face a platter of increasingly fiery chicken wings while answering tough questions. But it wasn’t the hot sauce that had Nelly sweating — it was Ashanti.
With a mischievous smile, Ashanti leaned in and asked the one thing fans have never forgotten since September 2021:
“I have a question… I may regret this. You mentioned you brought someone with you to Verzuz… who was that?”
Cue silence.
The energy in the room instantly shifted. Even the crew went still, and all eyes were on Nelly, who let out a nervous chuckle before fumbling for a response.
“You know what, I don’t even remember that lady. She was a nobody,” he said, trying to play it cool. But Ashanti wasn’t letting him off the hook that easy — sliding the tray of wings closer and watching him squirm like a true queen.
Fans will recall Nelly famously crossing the stage during the Ja Rule vs. Fat Joe Verzuz battle to hug Ashanti — sparking reconciliation rumors that later proved true. Now, with a ring and a baby on the way, Ashanti wants answers. And Nelly? He’s dodging like it’s the Super Bowl.
In the end, the rapper took the L and grabbed a hot wing — but not before hilariously wiping off some sauce to save himself from the full heat.
Classic couple banter, a little tea, and a whole lot of laughs — this Hot Ones episode is already iconic.
Ashanti playfully asks Nelly about the other woman he brought to Verzuz on the night he made a move to win her back! 😂 pic.twitter.com/hdO076uugO
— FAVULATE (@favulate) July 16, 2025
