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Ashanti is a singer/actress initially discovered as teen, signed to Murder Inc. Records 2002 and featured on two hit songs.
Ashanti is an R&B singer and songwriter who has sold millions of records and won numerous awards. She rose to fame in 2002 with her self-titled debut album, which featured the hit singles "Foolish" and "What's Luv?". Her other albums include Chapter II (2003), Concrete Rose (2004) and The Declaration (2008).
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1980</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Ashanti is Born</div><div class='timeline-text'>On October 13, 1980, Ashanti was born in Glen Cove, New York.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1995</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Begins Writing Songs</div><div class='timeline-text'>Ashanti begins writing songs at age 15.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1999</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Signed to Murder Inc. Records</div><div class='timeline-text'>Ashanti signs to Murder Inc. Records and begins work on her debut album.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2002</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Debut Album is Released</div><div class='timeline-text'>Ashanti releases her self-titled debut album that goes on to sell over 500,000 copies in its first week of release.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2003</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Grammy Award for Best Contemporary R&B Album</div><div class='timeline-text'>Ashanti wins a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary R&B Album for her album “Ashanti”.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2008</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Acting Role</div><div class='timeline-text'>Ashanti makes her acting debut with a role in the film “Coach Carter”.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2014</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Releases Fifth Studio Album</div><div class='timeline-text'>Ashanti releases her fifth studio album “Braveheart”, which is her first independent release.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>She's an Incredible Artist</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Ashanti is an incredible artist. She has a powerful voice and her music is incredibly soulful. Her lyrics are heartfelt and inspiring, making her songs some of the most popular in R&B. </p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>She's a Great Role Model</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Ashanti is a great role model for young women. She has always been outspoken about her beliefs and has been an advocate for social justice. She also works hard to promote body positivity and encourages girls to be confident in their own skin.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>She's Achieved Great Success</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Ashanti has achieved great success in her career. She has won multiple awards, including Grammy Awards and American Music Awards. Ashanti has also sold millions of records worldwide, making her one of the top selling female artists of all time.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Ashanti is a Multi-Platinum Singer and Actress</h3><p class='facts-text'>Ashanti is a multi-platinum singer, actress, and songwriter with over 15 million albums sold worldwide. She has also won numerous awards including four Grammy Awards and an NAACP Image Award.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Her Debut Album was Certified 8x Platinum</h3><p class='facts-text'>In 2002, Ashanti released her self-titled debut album, which went on to become certified 8x platinum by the RIAA.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Ashanti is the First Artist to Top the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and Hot Rap Tracks Simultaneously</h3><p class='facts-text'>In 2003, Ashanti became the first artist to top the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and Hot Rap Tracks simultaneously with her single "Foolish".</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>She Was Named Billboard's Top Female Artist of</h3><p class='facts-text'>In 2002, Ashanti was named Billboard’s Top Female Artist of the Year, making her the first female artist to ever achieve that honor.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Ashanti has Written Songs for Other Artists</h3><p class='facts-text'>Ashanti has written songs for other artists such as Jennifer Lopez, Ja Rule, and Mary J Blige among others.</p></div></div>
Ashanti, a multi-platinum award winning R&B singer, was born on October 13, 1980 and is currently 42 years old. She is best known for her debut single, "Foolish," which topped the Billboard Hot 100 for 10 consecutive weeks, making Ashanti the only artist to have their first two chart entries hit number one on the chart.
Ashanti has an estimated net worth of $8M. Known for her work as a singer, songwriter, record producer, actress, and model, her wealth comes from her music sales, touring and commercial endorsements. She has achieved multiple worldwide music awards, including eight Billboard Music Awards, four BET Awards, six ASCAP awards, and more.
