Ashanti - Rain On Me (Extended Version)

[@lizzybethnj617]

I was in an abusive relationship when I first saw this video and it was like my relationship . Thank you Ashanti for helping me realize I deserved better and left

[@ShiningBright777]

lizzyliveslovely617, To God be the glory that rescued you from harm and danger in Jesus name!

[@ShiningBright777]

Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. John 14:6

[@crystalvouse6435]

Yes jealousy is the worst

[@sharonguerrero991]

Same here

[@prettyhair7684]

I pray you get out before it's too late 🙏

[@nicestuff8755]

who was the Director of this video? He needs to get credit for this master piece.

[@Lovely_794]

The G.O.A.T. Hype Williams

[@feliperamsey5819]

he did. they won a few awards for this video

[@tonydalton8964]

@@feliperamsey5819 whazz up.

[@DidyerZarate]

I know right! This and Only U #Inspiration!

[@Theresa-g5e]

Nia long the actress y'all wrong look up she directed it 😂😂😂😂

[@_CourtneyD_]

My girl DEFINITELY deserves more credit than what she’s been getting!

[@veef.moraless3020]

Most DEFINITELY 💐💯💯💯

[@trinitymillan127]

Pray She hasn't sold her Soul 🙏 She got a Star in Hollywood Now. I Love her Voice

[@jordanjuett2232]

Deffoo wish he blow with this 💯💯💯

[@shanteli5970]

Yes girl! This is a classic. 💁🏾‍♀️Back when music videos were actually mini movies👩🏾‍💻. Timeless beauty she's definitely underrated 😭😩💃🏾👑.

[@patremagilbert8787]

True

[@Dvance30]

Can we give it up for Lorenz Tate? He plays a mean bad guy.

[@natoshawilliams5869]

I had to replay this & watching Tate brought back bad hurtful memories that I will ABSOLUTELY not go through. I rather stay single & accept I'm not meant to be in another relationship nor married bc I ABSOLUTELY can't go through this again. This video was 100 percent my life. The difference is I am not famous & have children

[@MsChunkums]

@@natoshawilliams5869 DON'T GIVE UP HOPE! there's SOMEONE OUT HERE FOR ALL OF US . Let go and let GOD

[@christinacunningham558]

This song /video hits different now that I’m much older. Seen so many toxics relationships . Pray you find the strength to leave.

[@BORNSOBLUE]

I'm trying....

[@wagderlinroman1432]

@@BORNSOBLUErun way I did with two kid. I know you can do it too💜

[@lizzybethnj617]

Leave.. i left when i was pregnant and was the smartest decision I’ve ever made. You can do it. Praying for you

[@JahGotWings]

Ashanti's best work . She killed this shit.

[@RogerLord30]

*FOR ALL MEN & WOMEN IN ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIP* *LET NO MAN/ WOMAN PUT THEIR HANDS ON YOU, OR PUT YOU DOWN* *THERE ALWAYS A WAAAAY OUT THE VIOLENCE* *DEDICATED TO MY HOMEGIRL BEAUTIFUL!!* 😍😍😘😘

[@jenniferharden6726]

Yes there is definitely always a way out I had 4 of my sisters go through this type of situation and it hurts my heart every day that one of them is no longer here with me 😞😔😢😞😔😢 #WANETTEDOUGLAS

[@SONESEY87]

i agree with you 100 its brayden you should tell that two my ex boyfriend then lol

[@issa.p6398]

As a woman I am very thankful my ex got away

[@lakrishahill3985]

Hopefully it ended well with your homegirl and I agree 100%

[@mamawritesmn]

@@jenniferharden6726 My exbf just pressed dv charges on me for scratches after he put 8 staples in my head. He has 10 DV charges, I have 0. I'm scared. I was defending myself. IDK what to do. I tried so hard. I did. I loved him. He was homeless. I tried to house him and feed him and he did this. :(

[@donnagolden6316]

Toxic love is worse than no love. Toxic breaks things that take years to fix.

[@wagderlinroman1432]

Facts!!

[@d1hd588]

So true 😢

[@shelamehuh]

i disagree

[@mvpif.9065]

Or never get fixed

[@alicia-alicia808]

No woman deserve to be abused. This song reminded me that I finally realize to get out of a toxic marriage and save my life & kids life.

[@wagderlinroman1432]

Amen sis💜

[@mishaa1k]

Currently trying to break away pray for me

[@solitaire3640]

I love this song. Because as black women this song hits hard for black women who are successful! We fall in love with those real n.... Who are jealous of us! We succeed and they are hating and abusive! It's about leaving them and going on to succeed!!!! Truth is real?!!

[@askaboutit]

This song is full of pain. God help victims of abuse in all its forms.

[@alexisessome6412]

This was one of my favorite Ashanti songs. Man they don't make music like this anymore. So many memories

[@ez-g3090]

Memories? How many bad boys abused you?

[@ftwhardnz]

Girls singers these days just sing bout twerking there string off.. Gutter asf

[@ellontaecorbin]

You my favorite lady of all time lol 😂😂

[@mubarekomer2512]

@1luv

[@mubarekomer2512]

#1luv

[@esthervazquez-j8v]

anybody still listening & watching in 2024?!?!?

[@steevii]

This song hit different as a adult

[@aaronlattimore9409]

June 2024!!! Still Listening!!!

[@angiesworld8038]

*An adult I feel you..

[@traceeshannon]

I swear to God it does

[@macdapimp83]

Course bro love Ashanti but every time I hear it I always hear Kim Summerson's choices playing in my head

[@mamahyena6796]

As an adult this hits different. Toxic love isn't love . Please get out. run.

[@ez-g3090]

Women won't get out. They like it. They make choices based off their emotions instead of reality.

[@ilmasulcaite1884]

True

[@ylangadublin7880]

True

[@roadking3844]

Hush 🤫 girl

[@raynardbrown2977]

God bless you.

[@Manuella.a.]

Ashanti at her best, R&B at its best

[@triumphushere1814]

Baby baby baby baby baby baby baby

[@xoprettyboixo]

​@@triumphushere1814😅😮🎉😂😂

[@vmlone2992]

Ashanti was ACTING in her videos! Sis was giving DRAMA, Oscar worthy performances!

[@ez-g3090]

Yup. Selling everybody a quick lie. Thank Hollywood and modern feminism.

[@meyahalexis2568]

Facts

[@luhanseesyou162]

She actually use to act lol it’s actually a movie she in when she a main character she like a baby mother tho I can’t remember the name of it tho lol

[@cyse3]

DRAMA!!!!!

[@samantha8343]

YES

[@BriBri9380]

I had this song on repeat forever back when it first came out. Hits different now that im 31. 🥰 It's because I understand where I never wanna be again. I can actually listen to this song and actually relate. It made me stronger letting go. ❤ Being friends after a break up is rare...but I'm one of the lucky ones.

[@TLibra-bc4tu]

Right!! ❤️

[@kandykanelane8166]

me too i just turned 37 12.20!!!

[@candicesouthall4213]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@ybotteecorinncajucom335]

Same! I am 31 now too and recently got back to listening to Ashanti!!

[@KYRAA30]

Right! I’m 31 too and I totally agree.

[@MrJohnyleo]

This song made me stand up to my uncle that have being sexually abusing me since I was 7yrs old, the first time I heard this song when it came out then I sense the huge urge to stand up to him and fight him and I’m so glad I did…I still cry to the last part whenever I watch this video, Ashanti walking away and saying it’s over😩🙏.

[@kimberlywilliams5067]

I am praying for you. Please talk to someone and tell. I didn't. He went on to abuse more.

[@meishaholmes4283]

I'm so glad you're courageous 🙏🏾❤blessings !!!

[@alexasdemby1915]

God bless u love and I hope he gets what he deserves

[@gigihall5558]

Pray he is in jail. Why didn't anyone know. My daughter goes with no one, spends the night no where, just like my dad did with me and my sisters. My dad said you won't have that story..

[@cecebornleader]

🥺😩🙏🏽

[@Stacia1975]

Don't ask if we're still here ... We never left ... 💗💗💗

[@elliot2177]

No words besides the beginning, and brilliant acting...L.T. killed it..

[@thesweetestteas.4534]

There's no peace when you're sleeping with the enemy

[@Light-Empathetic]

Absolutely

[@shakeetaa6226]

Amen😢

[@melljones8876]

Before any person turns to the enemy. It’s always later down the line had to be good n the beginning.

[@MyaCalhoun]

🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@blesstheyankees1]

Hype Williams with a 5 minute "Belly". This vid is fiyah. Larenz played his part. Respect.

[@mchan2141]

Yeah Lorenz Tate i was trying to remember his name thnx

[@kenyattatucker1279]

This Remind Me of Enough With Jlo

[@soadfreak89ify]

Damn her vocals+lyrics still give me chills after all these years. 👑

[@shawnni3014]

Facts

[@Shuntae-p9o]

Sounds good 👍💯💯

[@divineintervention3961]

Love Ashanti and Larenz is aging like fine wine and a great actor!

[@Michael_Japon]

Yo this video a Whole MOVIE! I am in SHOCK in 2022 at the depth and quality of the visuals and the message in this music video. So much conflict and suspense in contrast to the soft and soulful voice of Ashanti in her PRIME. Whoever directed this did an INCREDIBLE Job

[@LuvG0ddess]

You had to be there lol

[@Michael_Japon]

@@LuvG0ddess you think i wasnt?

[@ajf95]

man I was just thinking the same thing. I just made a playlist of some of my favorite music videos that have story lines to them. That was so dope back then. That's why I really loved music videos. Now it's just people standing around in the videos lol R&B singers don't even have choreographed dances in their videos anymore.

[@alliedoublev9114]

The crazy thing is 20 years later Larenz Tate looks exactly the same! Love this song 💕

[@tashamack8701]

Ashanti is tha truth!!! Sis is a legend!!! She deserves all her flowers!!! I am still a fan of hers. I still jam to her all old jams💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾

[@destinixshakur]

facts

[@HOTRODRICO]

this beat has always been INSANE...the video and imagery is INSANE a TOTAL CLASSIC MASTERPIECE.... ASHANTI IS IMMORTAL xoxo

[@lourdesecheverria6209]

Speak up women. Don't cover up for your friends, lover, husband, brother, father. Honesty and Truth is the way to stop this from happening.

[@nomfanelo_]

2021... still a hit. Back when videos had an actual storyline 💕💕

[@shanteli5970]

Miss those days! 😭🙌🏾Now they all just have strippers or the same setup and little to no acting 😩.

[@AseAleisha]

@@shanteli5970 probably cuz that all they can afford 😂 u know how much this set up with ashanti was with the fake rain too n they probably shot this in 2-3 days maybe

[@RocStar24]

STILL LISTENING IN 2024

[@DimonishaCarreathers-g5r]

Rain on me Lord please take this pain from me she ain't never lying about that part y'all on some serious stuff Man

[@audraconnors8568]

The best trophy isnt how long u stay its how strong youll be with your independence

[@mickailahamilton9270]

I was 14 when this song came out. I always liked it. I'm sitting here now as a 34-year-old woman and I'm listening to it with a brand new set of ears having been through an abusive relationship that destroyed me. The good thing is that I made it out alive. I pray that women everywhere see the signs and love themselves enough to leave after the first one. Staying will change your life in ways you'd never realize.

[@autoridetipper286]

This will forever be a timeless song! Still go hard in 2022🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@SuperNatblessed]

I'm listening..6/9/2023!! I'm 37 now!! Will be 38.. 12/28.. Where my ♑🐐 at!!💯🔥🏳️🙌🏾

[@jayneegadlen732]

I'm here listening 7/1/23 @6:27am 😂

[@virgoways2650]

Facts! 2023

[@DONDON007]

2024

[@AdrianQuincy]

This masterpiece

[@carlaadriane358]

BR?

[@carly_omg7772]

@@carlaadriane358 here L

[@carly_omg7772]

Is here*

[@thedonprince7941]

fasho

[@krystingrant6292]

The whole album

[@rudedude_5047]

Who still lising to dis in 2024🔥🔥 such a classic 🔥

[@aaronlattimore9409]

June 2024!!! Still Listening!!!

[@carriesweedler1802]

11/21/24 🫡♥️💯

[@abrackens10]

One of my favorite videos. Larenz did that! I’m glad she showed this side of a toxic relationship. Sometimes your partner be your biggest hater!

[@lashaycourtney3691]

This!!!

[@theebunieffect2564]

Men really be jealous over their womans success. crazy as hell.

[@nycfinestsmith9993]

Facts! That's why you have to be careful of your ENERGY SPACE AD WHO U LET IN BETWEEN YR LEGS OKAY ❤❤❤❤

[@keishav6630]

Ego feeling less than because they aren't doing better than her.

[@Coolingred954]

2025 we here Baby in my 80’s 90’s vibe right now

[@ashlotus502]

​@Coolingred954 Yes, we are ALWAYS here for this queen. When this came out in 04 or 05... my 14 year old self PLAYED TF OUT OF THIS ALBUM! ❤

[@melljones8876]

Hell no I won’t it’s called level up with her or get left behind.💯

[@paigeviper244]

A calm woman… is a DANGEROUS woman! Remember that fellas!

[@blessedalways3249]

And am the calm one😂😂😂

[@reneexoxo1]

They don't make videos like this anymore songs either..MuRder INC.

[@julianwalker4743]

Murder inc for life

[@LoveMyDaisyGirl911]

😂

[@calvinwilliams9722]

@@LoveMyDaisyGirl911you do know You’re Beautiful enough to get your tongue massaged,tongue ring and all.

[@PattieCakeeee]

still one of the best videos ever !

[@msheavensmith12345]

Lord won’t you take this pain from me.... words are soooo powerful... anybody reading my comment just know you ain’t alone...love yourself first!

[@ZeldonSinghIsFly27.]

VINTAGE ASHANTI ‼❣

[@brianafreeman275]

Those cups had him trippin.

[@LadyK026]

Lmfao!!!

[@ChiChichiwe01]

😂

[@Tina-wk2pr]

🤣🤣🤣

[@faranehabrar3852]

HAHAHAHHAAH

[@jacobgeiger4402]

AHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!! Sure did!!!!!

[@cassandracoles7428]

Whether you going through domestic abuse, mental or personal struggles, God bless you all ❤

[@JC_inc]

This song is sampled from "The Look of Love" by Isaac Hayes, which also was used in a scene in the movie Dead Presidents, starring Lorenz Tate, who’s playing Ashanti’s love interest here.

[@Michael_Japon]

WooooooooooW

[@monicarobinson8620]

It took me a while to realize that too, so dope 🔥

[@Keith5tone]

My favorite video fr!

[@debbie7822]

I lived in a abusive relationship for over 23 years..I wish I wouldn't have loved him so so much, I thank God it's finally over I don't think my body could have taken anymore beatens.. Please anyone in that kind of relationship please God please get out while you still can..🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@natayaqualls9923]

I love how she said "it's over"...

[@cookietaylor1869]

This is what a man does when he wants to keep you on at a low level because he can't keep up. It happened to me, I'm glad I got out.

[@wameezy]

This is one of the best Music videos and songs ever made in my opinion. Ashanti was at the top back then.

[@chocolatethundercherry143]

This should’ve been an hour long ! Larenz is a good actor !!!! & Ashanti really gave life to this song ! That black eye should’ve been the REAL deal breaker ! She needs to bring that dress back!

[@ES7l0ve2LV]

It's crazy how different this Song hits as an adult then when we first heard it as teens

[@KirbyKirbz]

This and The Way That I Love You are 2 of her most epic drama-themed videoes. I hope we get to see more on her new album....

[@diamondhunt2163]

Before Jay Z & Beyonce were who they are today, it was Ja Rule & Ashanti. Even though they weren't in a relationship. Murder Inc. was Cash Money/Young Money.

[@domitrae1]

Sure Was #MurderINC

[@maryuspandyra7359]

This. Timbaland Aaliyah Magoo Missy. Pharrell Clipse Kelis. Ashanti Ja Rule Jlo Vita. These were real hip hop pioneering partnerships. Modern music fails in comparison

[@kerandidavid2388]

I love Ashanti very much bcoz you've very nice voice,your styles infact have killed me. Ashanti;are you married and if not can you marry an African Man babe???

[@shawnddavis2251]

Factz

[@jessecobble2997]

Child anyway

[@pockahantiss]

💜💖🤍Congratulations on the baby/engagement Ashanti!💜💖🤍

[@patricebrown]

I heard about that too, I'm so happy for her.❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊

[@phenitagomes1292]

This is art. Both Ashanti and the male actor did a great job acting. Filming and editing. Everything was on point. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@Shycrochetqueen]

Larenz Tate

[@Sammydreddi]

Show some respect,that’s old dog.

[@belladiosa3849]

@@Sammydreddi lmaoo facts

[@Cali49er78]

Larenz Tate.

[@mama_miaaaaa]

O Dog A legend

[@Jerseymad93]

They don’t make music videos like this anymore, the acting, editing and cinematography was way beyond a music video, this was a movie

[@eeeeeek2514]

Because the music deserved it

[@ShiningBright777]

Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. John 14:6

[@briancooper8707]

Ashanti really spoke to my heart and my life when she sung this song and it's really motivated me and made me more fearless than ever to get out of hellish abusive relationships with family, boyfriends and others that have Done me wrong and never apologized for their wrong doings

[@sarajelinek9821]

I feel this to my core. Don’t look back and have any regrets, leave while you still can.

[@oldskool1436]

The addition of Isaac Hayes "The Look Of Love" in the background is a perfect meld of old and new. Great Job.

[@janeharris-ht8wu]

U go girl enjoy ur life be blessed ok everyone that's going thru this kind relationship ok keep y'all heads up

[@KaliyahBurton]

This song helped me thru all of my abusive relationships and I thank God for Ashanti making this song. It helped me find the strength to leave.

[@mslaurenza65]

That's an insecure man who needs to 'control' 'his' woman...I belong to no man other than my God...We choose what we are willing to settle with and for, I'm not willing to do ANYTHING for someone who's not willing to do ANYTHING for me. Peace

[@mslaurenza65]

***** kiss my ass

[@mslaurenza65]

+El Diablo it wasn't an offer...n besides, im absolutely positive you couldn't handle this ass son.

[@mslaurenza65]

Most boys don't cuz they cant....this is a real mans ass.

[@mslaurenza65]

+El Diablo you wouldn't know a womans ass if it was sitting on ur face son

[@mslaurenza65]

U got me fuccd up son, you're the misogynist insecure child who was offended by my original post, so move along lil one, go back inside, I hear yo mama callin, nothing to see here. Bye Felicia!!

[@oorr643]

❤ I love women r&b cause they songs always seem to come from the ❤ soul felt songs...fukn good music

[@ruff1draft]

Always liked the production of this record.

[@SMC-q7w]

This era of Ashanti we will never get back.

[@dinas1825]

Ashanti always had good videos

[@carlosbelly7235]

Storms?

[@carlosbelly7235]

Flaugin

[@brittanihawkins4037]

2020 WAS MY BREAKING POINT! I REALLY DIDN'T WANNA FACE SUCH A BROKEN HEART, BUT I HAD TO AN ORDER TO FIND MYSELF AGAIN... SO MANY NITES I HELD MY PILLOW TIGHT ASKING GOD TO TAKE THAT PAIN AWAY... I COULDN'T SLEEP EAT! UNTIL THAT MOMENT CAME I HAD NO OTHER CHOICE BUT TO LEAVE💔✨

[@Luminousone_624]

Amem sis same here 💙

[@ez-g3090]

Let's see if you don't end up making the same "mistake" again chosing with your emotions instead of reality.

[@scottr8071]

Ashanti deserves some respect. Love her...

[@DeandreahBraxton]

This song will forever be legendary, thank you ashanti !! this is still hitting today !.

[@jayderimson810]

Man this WAS the video!! Tate KILT the acting role and Ashanti KILT this song! Damn where is the 2000s when you need them?lol

[@Theterminato2013]

My all time favorite song of Ashanti. It displays a powerful message of dealing with abusive relationships.

[@dazha22]

LOVE ASHANTI!! This is one of my favorite songs... She need to come back out

[@sandraritah3346]

Just WOW. The video clip, the emotions, the lyrics, the vocals... Just wow - strong message. Amazing

[@NeevaPalmer]

I was in an abusive relationship it hurts but I learned that I have to keep it moving God removed that person from my life thank you God.

[@aprilmunoz4902]

this song is so amzing gives me the chill everytime i listen to it i was 17 and was being abused from my ex bf ..... mentaly ,physically .... thank god that ended a yr later ... amzing song.

[@kiawilliams9442]

I feel u

[@daariesdoll89]

This song is deep...Damn I miss when music was good.

[@monirabegum3485]

Thought provoking song and video. Love Ashanti always

[@tiffanyshort1442]

This man is foin 😮😮😮😮 love Ashanti and Lorenz two great talents!!

[@redbone0822]

The way larenz jumped over that sofa though😍😍

[@aal862]

😂😂😂😩😩😩

[@NicoleWhite-fi7qm]

😂😂😂😂

[@travg2236]

How this doesn't have over a 100 mil views is beyond me..im a guy but this track is an r&b classic. Ashanti put her heart in this one..summer 2022 still jammin

[@shamgod8104]

Let's not forget Lorenz Tate ...great actor and person

[@ladyinred3583]

You better not forget him! That was his problem in the video…. Jealousy…😮‍💨

[@GirlGolden4]

I love the visuals at 2:55 where his face is distorted into what looks like a monster, The Devil, etc….and there’s an eerie light in his eyes in different parts of the video, almost like he’s fighting his inner demons, which seem to be dominating him…very well done video & song! 🙌🏽💯🎵 I also wonder if this kind of relationship really happened to her?

[@TakiyahBall]

Facts 🤔

[@thetiannaandkaydenshow9826]

My god there are so many good men out there...but some will break you down Big love to all good men x❤

[@marthasilva8960]

Heard this song my whole life but now as a full grown adult, it hits me hard!!! 😢😢😢 girl leave his punkass! You deserve better!!!!❤❤❤

[@lilalove3977]

I haven't heard this song in decades. It still sounds just as good the first time I heard your voice Ashanti.

[@Njoya676]

It's 2021 and this was my childhood fave. Now I'm 32

[@LisaCPerry]

The best of Ashanti, this song took me through some tuff times. Love Larenz Tates!!

[@Jesse-qj6en]

Boi O Boi she looks so incrediblely beautiful when she's mad and walking away.

[@mrss.s.bee.3413]

I love Ashanti. Always have and always will. Really miss music like this. ❣️

[@haroldhouston2851]

Happy Valentines Day

[@eveheart2876]

Things are not always as it seems. That's what the video is portraying. Love the music and video

[@craxiecaramel]

I truly understand the meaning of this song.i was 14 when this song came out. I wasn't even thinking about men. I will still always love him. My son's father. It's like I don't want to be with any one else. So foolish this thing called In my feelings this morning.

[@shevaneicebennie9625]

This song makes me know that, not all men like a powerful woman, a leader, a woman who is ahead of them. We are leader.

[@raytshia1843]

Ashanti tho 😍😍😍❤️❤️❤️🤤

[@DFlower2226]

After becoming an adult and after seeing her interview - this all hits soooooo different. Love me some Shanti! Always having the fly zaddies in her videos.

[@shayb2970]

I don't live, I don't wanna breathe. LORD won't you take this pain from me.

[@gilliansco]

in this video. the man was just jealous of her success. so he was trying to bring her down. by beating her and using her. but towards the end, she came out on top. proved him wrong. that she is the better one. the thing is. this sort of thing happens in real life. that's why i love watching this video. the words is deep.

[@diamondcanales7501gv]

Thought i was the only one that seen that wen i was so young watching this video on bet..

[@kenyawalls2255]

Yes. But larenze is so fine

[@veef.moraless3020]

@@kenyawalls2255 Yes he is😍😍😍😍❤

[@vibezlogistics7453]

Yeah well thug love is what their looking for so ..I've never heard of a nerd putting hands on a woman because she over cooked the chicken..like old people say u get what u ask for in life ..

[@italkalotofshit]

@@vibezlogistics7453 😂😂😂😂