Ashanti
New film release, “No Address,” is hitting theaters with a powerful message and direct support for non-profits addressing chronic homelessness. The film, starring Ashanti, William Baldwin, and Isabella Ferreira, follows a young woman who becomes homeless and forms a community with others on the streets. Recognizing its potential impact, Rochester non-profits partnered with the film’s […]
Irving “Irv Gotti” Lorenzo’s unexpected passing has left his loved ones in grief, with many of his family members, friends and business associates attending the Murder Inc founder’s funeral service Wednesday (Feb. 19). In post shared by TNT, Gotti’s artist and good friend, Ja Rule, is seen emotionally remembering the mogul who brought him, DMX, and JAY-Z to Def Jam Records, essentially saving the label in […]
Nelly is relaunching Apple Bottoms, the iconic early 2000s women’s denim brand, in November 2024, with a renewed focus on inclusivity and style. Known for its celebration of body diversity long before it was a mainstream fashion concept, Apple Bottoms is back with updated styles and inclusive sizing to embrace women of all shapes and […]
People Magazine obtained documents on Wednesday, June 19, showing that Ashanti, 43, and Nelly, 49, tied the knot back on December 27, 2023. The couple previously announced their engagement and pregnancy with their first child, but not their wedding. TMZ was first to report their wedding news. In her April 2024 announcement that the two were expecting […]
Get ready to see the 2021 Soul Train Awards as BET announced the epic performance lineup. This year’s show will feature “Legend Award” honoree Maxwell, “Lady of Soul” honoree Ashanti, R&B super duo Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak of Silk Sonic, R&B/Soul songstress Ari Lennox, soul singer/songwriter and producer Leon Bridges, R&B singer Lucky Daye, and […]
Congratulations to R&B singer Ashanti, she regained ownership of her masters. On the Tamron Hall Show Ashanti said “I have an amazing legal team, and I got my first record deal when I was 14 years old, so understanding and seeing how things have changed so much from then to now and conceptually understanding what […]
Singer/Actress Ashanti will play Lizzie in a new romantic comedy “The Plus One”. The storyline follows Lizzie’s “Male of Honor” Marshall who brings his hated ex Marie to Lizzie’s destination wedding. And you guessed it, Marie does everything in her power to wreck Lizzie’s big day. Ashanti will star in and produce the project. Filming […]
New York was treated to another night of honor and celebration of Hip Hop as Verzuz returns with the battle of Fat Joe vs Ja Rule. I knew Tuesday was going to be an epic night, as soon as I clicked on the Instagram Live, the DJ’s were in the middle of a 2 Pac […]
When you think of Murder Inc, we think of Ja Rule, Irv Gotti and Ashanti. In 2021, the record label is reimagining the iconic trio with a new singer name Rikki. Could she be the new R&B Princess? You’ve heard Rikki’s vocals on SNFJT’s hit single “On Me”. This week, she graced WDKX #Newat2 with […]
Ashanti says that she is “feeling grateful” on an instagram post she released, announcing that she is now COVID free. “My parents and I got our negative results back right in time to start off the New Year healthy, happy & loved. Wishing y’all all an Amazing 202WON.” The news broke after she had to […]
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