Ashanti
Ashanti Shequoiya Douglas
Ashanti is an American singer from Glen Cove, New York active since 2002.
- Profession
- Singer, Songwriter, Actor
- From
- Glen Cove, New York
- Born
- October 13, 1980
- Years active
- 2002–present
Early life
A Long Island native, Ashanti Douglas became the first lady of Murder Inc. Records during the early-2000s rap-and-R&B boom.
Career
Her self-titled debut produced the number-one "Foolish," and she duetted on Ja Rule and Fat Joe hits, defining the era's melodic crossover sound.
Major achievements
She won a Grammy and set chart records, including simultaneous top-ten singles, early in her career.
Legacy
Ashanti epitomized the rap-and-R&B duet era at the height of Murder Inc.'s dominance.
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