CeeLo Green's secret engagement: Singer reveals how he popped the question to long-time love Shani James in the studio   

By Dailymail.com Reporter

Published: 14:28 EST, 23 October 2015 | Updated: 15:55 EST, 23 October 2015

CeeLo Green has got engaged.

The 41-year-old singer and rapper is set to tie the knot with his long-time lover Shani James, 38, after he secretly popped the question over a year ago while finishing up at the studio.

Speaking to PEOPLE.com, he said: 'It was just a typical night at the studio, but then again, not so typical cause I did something extra special, out of the ordinary.

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Engaged! CeeLo Green has revealed that he popped the question to his long-time love Shani James more than a year ago, pictured here in February in Los Angeles

Engaged! CeeLo Green has revealed that he popped the question to his long-time love Shani James more than a year ago, pictured here in February in Los Angeles

'I went and purchased a ring that we had seen together, maybe four or five months or so prior.

'I went back and purchased the ring and I just kind of had it stashed away in some old equipment. And I said, "Will you reach in there and grab something for me?"'

The couple - who are known for being notoriously tight-lipped on their private life - haven't shared their happy news until now because they want to keep their romance 'sacred.'

He explained: 'Truth be told, it's not something we wanted to promote.

'We're a collective power together because our private life is sacred.

She said yes: The rapper and singer asked her to marry him while in the recording studio, pictured in 2014

She said yes: The rapper and singer asked her to marry him while in the recording studio, pictured in 2014

'But you know what though, maybe it's time. Maybe it is time for the world to know that I have a very secure situation and a loving woman supporting me the entire way.'

Although the loved-up duo haven't started planning their nuptials as of yet, the Forget You hitmaker is keen to be 'spontaneous' when it comes to getting hitched in the future.

He added with a smile: 'I'm a pretty hands on person. We'll be prepared to be spontaneous.'

This isn't the first time CeeLo - whose real name is Thomas DeCarlo Callaway - has popped the question as he was previously married to Christina Johnson for five years until they divorced in 2005.

Lot of love to give: Green says he wants to be 'spontaneous' when it comes to planning the wedding

Lot of love to give: Green says he wants to be 'spontaneous' when it comes to planning the wedding

 

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