We’ve seen this light within her shine many times. She represents strength, all while keeping herself up by taking care of her mind, body, and soul. Now, nearly 20 years later, fans - including the undercover fans - are finally embracing Ashanti (and her thighs) for what she is - a graceful powerhouse survivor of the tumultuous music industry. Beautiful and more than capable of writing her own music, Ashanti was making hit after hit, but people were still playing down her greatness, merely dismissing her as Ja Rule’s sidekick.ĭespite the pressure, Ashanti not only stuck to her own lane, but she stayed consistent for years as the female staple of label Murder Inc. There were many appealing traits that she possessed that had Beyonce and Aaliyah fans low-key admiring her - we just couldn’t say it yet. The comparisons were brutal.Īshanti wasn’t necessarily the loudest singer or hardest dancer but, she had a niche. So, when new singers would come on the scene, they would get the brunt of judgement - just ask Ciara. ![]() ![]() ![]() In the early 2000s, the R&B world was still grieving from the sudden loss of music darling Aaliyah and Beyonce was making a big name for herself. There was a time when Ashanti was criticized and accused for “trying to be like or take over the lanes” of her music peers.
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