Ashanti: Last News

Ashanti has paid tribute to Murder Inc. founder Irv Gotti, who died aged 54 earlier this week.The late record executive, producer and mogul’s death was confirmed by The Hollywood Reporter on Thursday (February 6), though a cause of death has yet to be revealed. It was previously reported that he had suffered a stroke in 2024.Gotti (born Irving Domingo Lorenzo Jr.) founded the early 2000s rap-focused stalwart Murder Inc.

passed away on February 5. Tributes quickly followed – led by his label signees and longtime friends Ashanti and Ja Rule – honouring the New York native.Now while on a 2Way podcast with Damon Dash, Irv’s brother Chris Gotti Lorenzo shared that the cause of his brother’s death was a “massive hemorrhagic stroke” while “he ate a bunch of Chinese food while playing poker.”It would have been his second stroke in six months, initially suffering from a minor one last August.

Ashanti is juggling it all, baby.The singer, 44, and Nelly, 50 have a love story for the books. The couple started dating in 2003, before splitting in 2013.

Sean Paul and Ashanti have teamed up for their 2025 UK and Ireland ‘Bring It’ co-headlining arena tour set to commence early next spring.The tour will kick off at Dublin’s 3Arena on April 8. From there, the two will make their way to the UK with shows in Leeds, Nottingham, London and Birmingham before wrapping up their co-headlining dates on April 20 at Manchester’s AO Arena.Rapper Fat Joe will serve as opening support for the shows in London, Birmingham and Manchester.

Ashanti and Nelly‘s first child has been confirmed along with its gender and full name.Yesterday (August 21), a rep for the two musicians confirmed that they had become the parents of a baby boy by the name of Kareem Kenkaide Haynes. They also shared that he was born on July 18 and wrote that the couple were “proud and happy parents” and “are so in love with KK!”Speaking to Entertainment Tonight in an exclusive interview, the ‘Foolish’ singer opened up about the baby’s name and said: “His dad named him with a lot of pride.” She shared that their child’s middle name is a tribute to her father’s name while the name Kareem – meaning generous, kind and dignified – spoke to the couple.A post shared by Ashanti (@ashanti)She also recently shared an Instagram post of her wearing disposable undergarments following childbirth and opened up about becoming a mother.

expecting their first child together.“This new year of my life is such a blessing full of love, hope, and anticipation,” Ashanti, 43, told Essence magazine in a statement on Wednesday. “Motherhood is something that I have looked forward to, and sharing this with my family, fiancé, and loyal fans, who have been so supportive of my career, is an amazing experience.”The “Foolish” singer also addressed the news in a video posted to her Instagram, which shows her getting ready for a performance. “How much time you need?” Ashanti momager Tina Y.

Lovers and Friends is, it feels appropriate.On Saturday, May 4, the annual nostalgia extravaganza returns to the Las Vegas Festival Grounds for a day featuring some of the biggest names in early-aughts pop, R&B, Hip-Hop and more.Just a few of those mega headliners include Janet Jackson, Usher, Backstreet Boys, Lil Wayne and Snoop Dogg.They’ll be joined by Gwen Stefani, Alicia Keys, Nas, Mary J. Blige and Ludacris.Nelly Furtado, Akon, T-Pain, Ja Rule and M.I.A.

Us Weekly.A rep for Nelly, 49, could not confirm or deny the news when contacted by The Post. The Post also reached out to a rep for Ashanti, 43, for comment.The duo, who dated on and off from 2003 to 2014, fueled pregnancy rumors over the weekend onstage at his Black and White Ball in St. Louis.Ashanti placed her hand on her stomach, prompting Nelly to also touch her tummy.

Nelly and Ashanti are making another go at their romantic relationship.After sparking romance rumors last month, when they were spotted spending time together in Las Vegas, a source tells ET, «Nelly and Ashanti are back together and both of them are very happy.»Nelly, 48, and Ashanti, 42, were seen holding hands as they walked through T-Mobile Arena late last month, during the Gervonta Davis vs. Ryan Garcia fight.

Ashanti and Nelly may be having a breakup-to-makeup moment! Over the weekend, the rapper and the singer were spotted together multiple times in Las Vegas. In a clip obtained by, Nelly, 48, and Ashanti, 42, held hands as they walked through T-Mobile Arena on Saturday during the Gervonta Davis vs. Ryan Garcia fight.

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Ashanti turned up to a Manchester burger restaurant after her AO Arena gig on Thursday (June 2) and performed a dance routine in front of customers and fans.The R&B icon, who had played in the city hours before, was still wearing her gig outfit when she visited Archie’s at Manchester Piccadilly and broke into dance.Ashanti posted videos to her TikTok account of her and her backing dancers performing a short routine inside the burger bar that frequently attracts celebrities.As Manchester Evening News reports, music figures including Rita Ora and The Game, and boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr have visited the restaurant previously.The Grammy Award-winning singer is in the middle of a world tour alongside fellow US stars Trey Songz and Mario.Ashanti stuns burger fans at Archie's in Manchester with dazzling late-night appearancehttps://t.co/YJ24mZ1qjS— CityLife Manchester (@CityLifeManc) June 5, 2022She’s perhaps best known for early ’00s songs ‘What’s Luv’ with Fat Joe and ‘Always On Time’ with Ja Rule. Recently, her song ‘Rock Wit U’ was sampled by Manchester rapper Aitch on his single ‘Baby’.

“Always on Time” and Fat Joe’s “What’s Luv?” to becoming a solo star with her self-titled debut album, which came out 20 years ago on April 2, 2002. Instantly crowning the Glen Cove, Long Island, native as the princess of hip-hop soul with its trendsetting sound, the LP — featuring the hits “Foolish,” “Happy” and “Baby” — went triple-platinum and won her a Grammy for Best Contemporary R&B Album. And it firmly established a career that, bopping from music to acting, has led Ashanti to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Thursday.“I can’t believe I’m getting a star,” said Ashanti, 41.

Alex Gonzalez That Ashanti’s name, referencing the Ashanti empire of Ghana, means “woman of strength” should come as no surprise to anyone who’s worked with the singer-songwriter.With a career spanning more than two decades, and numerous hit singles and films under her belt, she’s more than lived up to it. Which is why on April 7, Ashanti will receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.While fans may argue that this accolade is long overdue, Ashanti believes the honor arrives right on time.

Ashanti will receive the 2,718th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on April 7. Tichina Arnold and Ja Rule will assist in unveiling the star, along with Lupita Sanchez-Cornejo.“Ashanti is an award-winning singer, author, actress and executive producer,” said Ana Martinez, Hollywood Walk of Fame Producer.

Ashanti is gearing up to return to the UK this summer, announcing an arena tour with special guests Trey Songz and Mario.The R&B singer, known for the hits ‘Foolish’, ‘Baby’ and ‘Happy’, will hit the road between May 29 and June 2. She’ll perform at London’s OVO Arena Wembley, Leeds’ First Direct Arena, Birmingham’s Utilita Arena and Manchester’s AO Arena.Put on in collaboration with UK promoters TCO, Ashanti’s upcoming UK trek will celebrate 20 years of her debut single ‘Foolish’, which was originally released on February 11, 2002.Her last album was 2014’s ‘Braveheart’, but she announced in December that she plans to re-record her 2002 self-titled debut album, explaining at the time that she made the move “so I can collect my coins”.The former Murder Inc.

Ashanti has discussed plans to re-record her 2002 self-titled debut album, saying she made the move “so I can collect my coins”.The singer has become the latest in a growing number of high-profile artists to recreate their older work in order to regain control of their master recordings.After announcing the planned move earlier this year, Ashanti appeared on The Breakfast Club this week to detail why she is re-recording her first work.“So as an artist, when you are in the game for a certain amount of time, you pay your dues and things are supposed to come back to you,” she responded when asked about the plans.“You have a legal team that does what they’re supposed to do so that you can function and own [your work].

Taylor Swift isn’t the only one re-recording her music to get ownership of her masters! Soul legend Ashanti announced that she’s going to re-record her 2002 self-titled debut album in a September 28 interview with The Tamron Hall Show. The “Foolish” singer revealed to HollywoodLife that there might be some previously unheard tunes coming in an EXCLUSIVE interview with her before she receives the “Lady of Soul” award at the Soul Train Awards on Saturday November 20.

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the latest word on the street is that she’s re-recording her debut album Ashanti to celebrate the 20-year anniversary since its release date. The “Rock Wit U” singer comes from the era of R&B that had that true hip-hop feel and she’s made songs with some of the greatest rappers including Big Pun and Ja Rule.