Joe Budden is engaged to his long-time sweetheart, Shadée Monique! Joe announced it in an Instagram post on the afternoon of August 30, 2026 which also debuted Shadée Monique’s engagement ring. It’s also a double celebration, as the couple announced a day later that they are pregnant, double the happy news with their baby that’s on the way.
Hot Details on Shadée Monique’s Engagement Ring and The Proposal
Joe Budden celebrated his engagement day with an elegant Instagram post. He shared exclusive photos of his proposal to his long-term girlfriend.
Joe got down on one knee with Shadée Monique’s engagement ring and caught her off guard. He captioned the photos with: “They said yes. ❤️.”
His soon-to-be-Mrs. replied back with: “We love you, baby! Of course we accepted! 💍🥰💗🤰🏽 “
The pronouns refer to them as a family, as the couple announced their pregnancy the next day. The former rapper and now broadcaster also celebrated his 46th birthday, making it an eventful week for Joe and family.
No details regarding Shadée Monique’s engagement ring have been released as of press time.
However, close-up photos from their socials show what appears to be an emerald-cut diamond with a pavé ring on platinum or white gold. PEOPLE noted that popular celebrity jeweler Elliot Eliantte, who owns Eliantte & Co., made the special ring. He also created luxury jewelry for the likes of Lil Wayne, Young Thug, Lil Uzi Vert, Travis Scott, Kendrick Lamar, and Future.
In an Instagram reel from hip-hop writer Elliott Wilson, Joe and Shadée are at a formal dress party. It’s where he got on one knee and proposed to the love of his life and long-time partner.
Shandee was in an elegant black evening dress up front. Joe was dapper in his white suit. He asked, “Are we doing it or what?”, to which she replied with a resounding “Of course we are!”
Joe slipped on the large ring on her left ring finger with the crowd going wild.
