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August 12, 2022
Ja Rule Says He Doesn't Condone Irv Gotti's Comments on Ashanti
"I hope y’all understand how uncomfortable this is for me being in the middle of something I wish to not be," Ja Rule wrote on Instagram on Thursday.
August 10, 2022
Irv Gotti Says Fat Joe Is No Longer His Friend After Rapper Criticized Him for Speaking on Ashanti Relationship
Joe called Irv a "sucker" after he spoke about his alleged relationship with Ashanti 20 years ago. "He’s not my friend. I was fooled," Irv said.
August 9, 2022
Ja Rule Responds to Fat Joe Criticizing Irv Gotti for Ashanti Comments: 'Stop Saying I Didn't Defend Sis'
Fat Joe called Irv Gotti a "sucker" over remarks he made about his relationship with Ashanti while he was a guest on the 'Drink Champs' podcast.
August 2, 2022
Irv Gotti Recalls Moment He Realized Ashanti Was Dating Nelly: 'Any Man Is Hurt'
Ahead of Irv Gotti’s forthcoming appearance on 'Drink Champs,' N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN shared a preview of their interview with the Murder Inc. founder.
June 28, 2022
Ashanti’s New Chapter: Re-Recording Her Debut Album and Taking Inspiration From Taylor Swift
On the 20th anniversary of her self-titled debut, the R&B star is busy re-recording it — and taking ownership of her future.
June 6, 2022
Ashanti gives surprise performance at a Manchester burger restaurant following arena gig
The R&B icon is currently on a world tour with Trey Songz and Mario The post Ashanti gives surprise performance at a Manchester burger restaurant following arena gig appeared first on NME.
April 29, 2022
0161 Meets Peckham As Aitch Connects With Giggs For “Just Coz”
Following the release of last month’s summer-ready, Ashanti-sampling smash “Baby”—and then an impressive two-part Daily Duppy freestyle earlier this month—the M
April 8, 2022
Ashanti Lives Her ‘Dream’ as She Receives Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Ashanti's honor comes 20 years after the release of her No. 1, self-titled debut studio album.
March 31, 2022
Ashanti to Be Honored With Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame Next Month
The dedication ceremony will see Ja Rule and others appearing as guest speakers. Also next month, Ashanti's 2002 debut album will mark its 20th anniversary.
March 28, 2022
Aitch and Ashanti’s ‘Baby’ Takes Pole Position In U.K. Chart Race
Aitch (real name Harrison Armstrong) moves into pole position with “Baby,” which samples Ashanti 2003 song "Rock Wit U (Awww Baby)".
March 23, 2022
New Around the World: Aitch & Ashanti’s ‘Baby’ Update Hits Global Excl. U.S. Chart
Plus, another new version of Suzanne Vega's "Tom's Diner" debuts on the Global 200.
March 21, 2022
Aitch and Ashanti’s ‘Baby’ Challenges Dave’s ‘Starlight’ For U.K. Chart Crown
"Starlight" leads an unchanged Top 7 on the First Look chart, which ranks the performance of singles in the early stages of the chart cycle.
March 21, 2022
Dave’s ‘Starlight’ Shines Atop U.K. Chart For Second Week
Ashanti makes a rare appearance in the U.K. Top 10, thanks to a fast start for Aitch’s “Baby”.
March 17, 2022
Inside Ashanti’s SXSW Debut: Re-Recording Her Debut Album, Nelly & More | Billboard News
Billboard’s Sr. Director, Touring/Live Entertainment Dave Brooks takes us inside Ashanti’s SXSW showcase in Austin, where she announced her historic role in the Web3 company EQ Exchange, hinted at re-recording her 2022 self-titled debut album and her emotional breakup from Nelly.
March 17, 2022
SXSW 2022: Pete Buttigieg Shares His Playlists, Paris Jackson Talks New Music & More | Billboard News
Billboard News is live from SXSW 2022 in Austin, Texas! Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg talks the Billboard Hot 100 and his favorite playlists, Paris Jackson opens up about her “louder” new music and we take you inside Ashanti’s SXSW debut performances.
March 16, 2022
Ashanti Announces Partnership With Web3 Company EQ Exchange
The partnership was announced at the SXSW festival in Austin, Texas this week. For Ashanti, the pairing is built on self-empowerment via "new technology."
March 2, 2022
J. Cole, Lil Baby to Headline Dreamville 2022: See the Lineup
The North Carolina fest will also feature the debut of DJ Drama's Gangsta Grillz with Lil Wayne, Jeezy and T.I., as well as the onstage reunion of Ashanti and Ja Rule.
March 2, 2022
Lil Baby, Kehlani, More to Perform at J. Cole’s Dreamville Fest
"We went crazy," wrote J. Cole about the festival, which will see the likes of J.I.D, Ja Rule, Ashanti, and Lil Wayne
February 25, 2022
Ashanti announces UK arena tour with Trey Songz and Mario
The R&B heavyweights will hit the road this summer The post Ashanti announces UK arena tour with Trey Songz and Mario appeared first on NME.
December 13, 2021
Ashanti re-recording debut album “so I can collect my coins”
She discussed "injecting something new" into the record for its new version, possibly via a set of new features The post Ashanti re-recording debut album “so I can collect my coins” appeared first on NME.
November 19, 2021
Summer Walker to Perform at 2021 Soul Train Awards
Previously announced performers include Maxwell, Ashanti, Silk Sonic, Ari Lennox, Leon Bridges and Lucky Daye.
November 2, 2021
H.E.R. Is Top Nominee at 2021 Soul Train Awards; Maxwell & Ashanti to Receive Special Awards: Exclusive
H.E.R. leads the 2021 Soul Train Awards nominations with eight nods. Maxwell and Ashanti will receive special awards.
October 16, 2021
Bow Wow Claims He’s Best Performer on Tour With Ashanti, Omarion,
Bow Wow is on one. Continue reading…
September 15, 2021
Fat Joe, Ja Rule Trade Barbs and Bars on Latest ‘Verzuz’ Battle
The two NYC rap greats brought out guests like Ashanti, Nelly, Remy Ma, and Jadakiss
June 18, 2021
Nipsey Hussle to Be Honored With Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
George Clinton, Ashanti, DJ Khaled, Black Eyed Peas, Avril Lavigne, and others will also be immortalized in the famed stretch of pavement
January 29, 2021
Ashanti & Keyshia Cole Top 11 Million Streams After Verzuz Battle
The first Verzuz of 2021 continued the series’ streaming lift as Ashanti and Keyshia Cole’s catalogs topped 11 million streams after their contest.
January 17, 2021
Livestreams & Virtual Concerts to Watch: Week of January 18
From the Ashanti and Keyshia Cole Verzuz battle to Seventeen's virtual concert and more, here are the online music events to watch the week of Jan. 18.
December 13, 2020
Ashanti & Keyshia Cole Discuss Their Postponed ‘Verzuz’ Battle & ‘Getting Our Flowers’ on IG Live
Ashanti and Keyshia Cole hosted an impromptu Instagram Live Saturday night (Dec. 12) to discuss their postponed Verzuz battle after Ashanti tested positive for COVID-19.