Peacock has officially renewed Nelly and Ashanti: We Belong Together for a second season. The unscripted series, which premiered last summer, quickly became one of the streamer’s most successful reality titles. According to Peacock, the show ranked as its “No. 2 highest-reaching unscripted original freshman series,” cementing its popularity among viewers. Production for Season 2 is set to begin next month, with a premiere scheduled later this year.
Inside the Show’s Premise
The series follows hip-hop star Nelly and R&B icon Ashanti as they open up about their high-profile relationship. With their toddler son keeping them busy, the couple balances family life with demanding careers and growing business ventures. Peacock describes the show as an intimate look at one of music’s most recognizable power couples. Season 2 will continue to explore how they navigate love, family, and global careers while building their brand together.
The Couple’s Perspective
In interviews during Season 1, Ashanti explained why she agreed to share her private life on screen. “Once we got married, he felt like this would be a really cool vehicle and just something positive to do. For me, we’re married, I’m a team player and I’m all in. I’ve been a lot more private, so I feel like this was a chance to kinda open up just a little bit,” she said. Nelly echoed her sentiments, noting that the series gave them an opportunity to show fans a more personal side of their relationship.
Behind the Scenes
The show is executive produced by Cornell Haynes Jr. (Nelly), Ashanti Haynes, Tina Douglas, J Erving, Rebecca Quinn, Jennifer O’Connell, Nick Alarcon, Steve Michaels, Simon Thomas, Ariel Brozell, Oji Singletary, and Asabi Lee. Production companies Pantheon Media Group and Velvet Hammer Media are behind the project. With such a strong team, Season 2 is expected to deliver even more candid moments and behind-the-scenes insights into the couple’s lives.
What to Expect in Season 2
Fans can anticipate deeper looks into Nelly and Ashanti’s blended family, their evolving music careers, and their ventures outside of entertainment. The new season promises to highlight both the challenges and triumphs of balancing fame with family responsibilities. Given the success of Season 1, Peacock is betting on the couple’s star power to draw audiences once again.
