Nelly and Ashanti helped spread holiday cheer in St. Louis by surprising local kids with 100 brand-new bicycles and helmets during a special giveaway event.
The couple partnered with Raising Cane’s to donate the bikes to the Boys & Girls Club of Greater St. Louis. The surprise took place during the organization’s annual holiday party at its Adams Park location, where the gym was transformed into a festive scene lined with bikes wrapped in red ribbons as families enjoyed cookies, drinks, and holiday décor.
The moment carried personal meaning for both artists. Ashanti is a former Boys & Girls Club member, while Nelly spoke candidly about growing up in St. Louis and understanding firsthand what it feels like to wake up on Christmas with nothing under the tree. “Christmas is about the kids,” Nelly said, explaining that seeing the children’s reactions made the experience especially powerful…