Ashanti is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, model, and actress who is best known for her debut album “Ashanti,” for which she won a Grammy Award. Her debut album was a big hit, earning her numerous accolades including a Grammy Award, eight Billboard Music Awards, and two American Music Awards. After Ja Rule’s “Always on Time” and Fat Joe’s “What’s Love,” both of which she was featured artist on, hit number one and two on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in 2002, Ashanti became the first female artist to hold both positions. “Chapter II,” “Ashanti’s Christmas,” “Concrete Rose,” “The Declaration,” “The Woman You Love,” and “Braveheart” are her other albums. “Disneyland,” “American Dreams,” “Bride and Prejudice,” “Stuck,” “Dynasty,” “Christmas in the City,” and “Coach Carter” are among the films and television programs in which she has appeared. She also played Latasha in 13 episodes of the American drama television series “Army Wives” in 2013.

In addition, on January 22, 2021, Ashanti won the Friday night Billboard Verzuz battle against Keyshia Cole, an American singer-songwriter, actress, and television producer. With a total score of 12-10-3, Ashanti won the vs fight. Three of the rounds ended in a draw. Despite the fact that the battle was rescheduled, it did not reduce the number of spectators who tuned in, with over 1.1 million tuning in.

Ashanti is active on social media, with a verified Instagram account of @ashanti and a verified Twitter account of @ashanti. She also has her own “Ashanti” YouTube channel, which has over 738k subscribers.

Net worth:

Ashanti has amassed a substantial sum of money, as an actor and song-writer. Ashanti began her professional music career in the early 2000s and has since progressed to become one of the most well-known R&B singer-songwriters in the industry during the course of her 20-year career. Her songs, albums, and series are undoubtedly her source of income. With all of her profits combined, Ashanty has amassed a sizable wealth believed to be worth over $8 million. Her endorsement partnerships provide her with additional revenue.

What is Ashanti famous for?

• Famous as a Grammy award-winning American singer, songwriter, record producer, model, and actress
• Known for her debut album “Ashanti”

Where is Ashanti from?

Ashanti was born in Glen Cove, New York, on October 13, 1980. Her name is Ashanti Shequoiya Douglas. She is an American citizen. Her zodiac sign is Libra and she is African-American.

Mme Tina Douglas and Ken-Kaide Thomas Douglas (father) (father). Her mother used to teach dance and her father sang. Kenashia Douglas is her sibling. It’s because her mother wanted Ashanti to be like the Ashanti Empire in Ghana, where women dominated power. Her grandfather, James Douglas, worked with Martin Luther King Jr. in the 1960s.

Her and her sister grew up in New York. She has loved singing since childhood. When she was twelve, her mother first noticed her singing skills when she sang Mary J Blige’s “Reminiscence.” She started writing songs while at Glen Clove High School. Her mother pushed her to enter local talent shows.

When she was 12, she was an extra in Spike Lee’s “Malcolm X” and Ted Demme’s “Who’s The Man?” At 14, she signed with Jive Records. Her contract expired after a year. When she was 17, she joined Sony’s Epic Records. After a year, she left due to management problems. A track scholarship at Hampton University in Virginia followed. She left university after one year to pursue a singing career.

Numerous record labels wooed her to perform in New York until she met Irv Gotti, CEO and co-founder of Murder Inc, who invited her to sing duets with his rap vocalists. Her proposal was accepted.

Career: Highlights

• In the early 2000s, Ashanti backed Big Pun on “How We Roll.” She was a smash hit.
• Fast and Furious (2001)
• “What’s Love” featured her on Ja Rule’s “Always on Time” in 2002. First female artist with two songs on the Billboard Hot 100.
• “Foolish” from her debut album peaked at #10 on the US Billboard Hot 100. Like The Beatles, she had three top ten hits.
• In the same year, Murder Inc. released “Ashanti.” The album sold out in a week, breaking the Soundscan record for a female vocalist’s debut album.
• The album topped the charts. There were eight Billboard Music Awards and two AMAs.
• July 1, 2003: Murder Inc. released “Chapter II.” Top of the 200.
• Thanksgiving came out in November 2003. holiday tunes
• The Declaration in 2008, and Braveheart in 2011. (2014).
• Written Entertainment is her own record label.
• A few of her notable collaborations are “Fat Joe”, “The Isley Brothers”, “Ja Rule”, and “R. Kelly”.
• Her seventh album is in the works.
• Ashanti is an actress and singer.
• Her other credits include American Dreams, The Proud Family, Unforgettable, and Dynasty.
• She starred in 13 episodes of “Army Wives” in 2013.
• In addition to Bride and Prejudice, she has appeared in films such as The Muppets’ Wizard of Oz and John Tucker Must Die.
• Afro-Latina singer Ashanti defeated Keyshia Cole on January 22, 2021.

Awards:

• 1 Grammy Award
• 2 ASCAP Pop Music Awards
• 2 American Music Awards
• 4 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards
• 8 Billboard Music Awards
• 1 Breckenridge Festival of Film Award for Best Actress
• 1 MTV Video Music Awards Japan
• 2 MOBO Award

Ashanti Boyfriend:

Ashanti is currently single and has never been married. There were, however, several reports that she was dating Joyner Lucas, an American rapper, singer-songwriter, and actor. After Ashanti teamed with Joyner on the tune Fall Slowly, speculations began to circulate. They later stated that they were not dating. She formerly dated Nelly, an American rapper, from 2003 till 2014. On January 1, 2003, the pair met for the first time at a press conference for the Grammy Awards. She is currently single and content with her life.

In addition, she is a dog enthusiast. She’s also a social worker, and in 2003, she teamed up with LidRock and the Family Violence Prevention Fund in San Francisco.

 Height:

Ashanti is a stunning woman in her early 40s with a well-kept hour-glass figure. She has a height of 5ft 3inches (1.6m) and a body weight of roughly 55kg (121 lbs). Her body measurements are 34-26-37 inches, with a bra cup size of 32C and a shoe size of 6(US). She has a curvy, sensual, and hot figure. Her skin is brown, and she has black hair and black eyes.

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