Ashanti - was industry execs forcing her to sleep her way to the top?

[@KarineAlourde]

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[@Mar-wg7io]

You should do one on Phyllis Hyman

[@mizzjacquettaxx6974]

Ashanti did not age age at all. Her, Mya, Brandy, Monica, Toni Braxton, Shanice, Missy Elliott and Tamia are still looking amazingly gorgeous women on the world.

[@thetruesoulofanaquarius9302]

Facts 💯

[@UnreleasedUnderratedRnBgrooves]

Exactly loved how you mentioned Mya & Missy they’re most ageless for sure

[@michaelknight8276]

With or without make up and thousand dollar weaves 🙄🥱

[@timothyatkins8703]

Mc lyte too

[@ajat3202]

Chante Moore, Amerie, Jennifer Hudson, Mila j, & erykah badu

[@Genine369]

I grew up with Ashanti's music. She's a ageless beauty. Love her music.

[@ultravioletbleurose]

Same period 😭✨

[@rucianapollard7098]

Ashanti was the "It" girl of the early 2000s, loved her music 🎶

[@danniellejohnson448]

Same. I’m 29 now

[@cathylake9072]

I love her music but to be honest her talent is mediocre. I believe the rumors she slept her way to the top because there were much better singers that are left in the dust because they were not willing to lay on the casting couch. This immorality at the top of every industry needs to stop so that the best real talent can rise to the top.

[@danavixen6274]

Ashanti is AGELESS. Hasn't changed in 20 years! Her biggest hits are MEMORABLE and I do hope she's GENUINELY Happy just like her hit. Glad she's owning her masters too. 😁

[@no-thanks]

Agreed. It’s a shame the black men in the industry did her dirty.

[@danavixen6274]

@@no-thanks TRUE. I'm glad Ashanti broke away from them.

[@behappybemad2828]

Great video but y’all give Ashanti way too much credit she’s not this all time great big legend y’all make her out to be

[@danavixen6274]

@@behappybemad2828 Someone sounds triggered. Ashanti honestly isn't one of my all time favorites yet she STILL deserves her flowers, because she is a good songwriter and she made some hits.

[@anattaokonkwo]

Facts 💯

[@Vickiemarie4]

Ashanti has always been a class act. No matter how much negativity comes her way she still shines. 😍

[@nellabella926]

This 💯 Irv so salty but with that negativity which surronds their time together- Ashanti is still shining & is so mature about all that transpired. Truly a class act.

[@xXRaspberryBeretXx]

So true! Always loved her energy. Seems genuinely down to Earth

[@tijeraslack3]

Ashanti snatching her Masters was everything! She knew how it was going and made moves. I grew up listening to her. I was 17 when her first album came out.

[@michaeld.williamsiii9026]

Yup she sure did!!! Love me some Ashanti!!!💖💛💖

[@BooksandLooksTV]

Her mom as a manager has kept her grounded too

[@celianacruz997]

And now you a old H.O.E., Old long Puzzy lips, old sagging boobs, and still listening to Ashanti 💅🏿💅🏿💅🏿

[@Michaelcerasleftnut]

Ashanti is so underrated! She doesn’t get enough credit

[@appleopps4540]

The “Rain on Me” music video still brings me to tears! Ashanti is truly iconic

[@griffonclaw]

She's like a beauty that is depicted on the cover a romance novel. She's a modern muse.

[@Noorio92]

Ashanti was such a big part of my childhood and pop culture at that time. Most of J.Lo’s music gives me Ashanti vibes, which speaks volumes. I truly hope Ashanti is given all the love and respect she deserves.

[@rafaeltaboada1176]

Umm only one jlo song was written by Ashanti though

[@sarahthomas2506]

I love Ashanti! What a legend! Yes, she's a legend! She's been around now for over 20 years! She's beautiful as ever like wine! I'm so proud of her! Getting her Masters is important to any artists! New up and coming artists need to really take notice! Its very important! Her music is timeless! I'm a fan and I'm proud of her! 💕💕💕💕💕😘😘😘😘😍😍😍😍

[@behappybemad2828]

She’s not a legend who now reminds you of Ashanti

[@Feelsbylex]

@@behappybemad2828 Fuck you talking about who now reminds you of Ashanti? She is most def a legendary singer and amazing songwriter to some of the best songs out here, and her music will continue to get passed down from one generation to the next ..kids not even born yet will know and hear her music, be for real.

[@mattsamuels2237]

@@behappybemad2828 She to this day holds the record for having the largest and highest first week sales for a debut album and she last year was inducted into the Hollywood walk of fame. Some would say she’s a legend for that

[@dizzycuz21]

She actually had a bilboard record for being the first female to have the top three songs, wutz luv, foolish and always on time. However she actually had 4 top five songs cuz I’m real she penned and ghost vocaled the entire track for J.lo which was #5 at the same time on billboard

[@melaninandaura9713]

I used to feel like people were sleeping on Ashanti BIG time! I not only liked her hits but I also loved her entire albums. They sounded a lot like my diaries and journals she was more innocent and soft than others and I ADORED her SM!

[@amandastarich4445]

Ashanti is so timeless. Beautiful.

[@honeybee19892]

Thank you, I feel like people don't respect Ashanti's success enough.

[@eyanasglow8163]

Rain on me, I think is one of her underrated songs. I love the message in it!!!

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[@music18021]

Ashanti has always been one of my favorite R&B artists back in the day with songs like Foolish, Happy, Mesmerize and Always on Time both with Ja Rule and of course Rock Wit U and Only U ❤️❤️ and she's still killing it as I heard her recent song Falling For You and damn she still got it vocally sucks her music doesn't hit the same success as the 2000's but I'm glad she still doing good musically ☺️☺️

[@BooksandLooksTV]

I love her poetry book

[@keonaharker8021]

Ashanti is the unbothered Libra ♎️ Goddess👑🥰! Doesn’t age, drinks her 💦, minds her biz & gets paid💜

[@l4lintl608]

How is it possible to look BETTER 20 YEARS LATER?

[@cmillo2010]

Rightttttt!!! I need her & Mya’s secret!

[@yani.e]

She’s had surgery 😂

[@adorableaaliyah7004]

plastic surgery

[@tinkerlove5319]

It’s possible

[@2KMMC2]

access to the best plastic surgerons money could buy

[@1phindy]

Ashanti is mesmerizingly beautiful. She's just drop dead gorgeous and the fact that she's talented is the cherry on top👌👌👌❤

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[@BooksandLooksTV]

My mom was a single mother but she always rewarded me for being a good child She got me her poetry book/cd and I was so grateful

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[@LayingInAMeadow]

She was MY 2000s

[@bougiepeaches5497]

Her beauty is STUNNING!

[@rayannarose444]

Nah Ashanti got BOPS, the way I was just dancing/singing along to her sped up songs in the beginning😮‍💨

[@CrystalPhoenix1979]

Ashanti is such a beautiful woman. It’s great to see her move forward & shine after the bs she dealt with in her earlier career days. 🥰

[@LorryHill]

Such a good video !! I love Ashanti and her music takes me way back !!

[@mizzjacquettaxx6974]

Ashanti always been of my favorite r&b singers all the time. I hope she getting her flowers and giving her a Hollywood walk of fame for her own. 🌸 🌺 🌟

[@angechrisman1694]

Then listen to more RnB bc your nostalgia blinds you from them paper thin vocals

[@SaharaColeman]

Omg I have never seen Ashanti look more stunning than she does in the thumbnail pic. I love that Goddess style so much! 🤩

[@sharlaamysamuel]

Wow! The first few minutes sent me straight back to childhood. She has classics!

[@joymarkus994]

Always a pleasure to listen to you

[@solochica81]

It’s sad that the most beautiful women in the industry just got passed around 🤦🏾‍♀️ there is sadly a price to pay for beauty and celeb status.

[@TheHomegirlHealer]

Ashanti is absolutely ICONIC! Beautiful and all the way bossed up! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@LeeLee-fr4um]

I have always loved Ashanti!!!! She is and will always be a class act. She is so talented and really deserves so much more flowers 🌺.

[@Iam_alicialove]

It’s scary how you uploaded this video today I was just telling my mama about how Jlo used vocals because she can’t sang

[@tyjuancoffin]

I’ve Always Loved Ashanti She Deserved So Much More Credit At The Time She Came Out!💯🤷🏾‍♀️🥶🔥

[@synschoolinyounoobsakathemaske]

I feel in love with her with her song don't let them💞💞💞

[@kennethdrake7686]

Love your videos!!! Listen to them at work. Your voice is amazing and soothing to listen to.

[@KarineAlourde]

Wow, thank you! ❤

[@joymarkus994]

Can you make a video about queen Latifah

[@KarineAlourde]

Yes 🎉🎉

[@nickystyles3878]

I can see Ashanti doing the Am Real music video the style was more hers during that era.

[@brendanvondrasek5272]

I'm love about Ashanti's music is so beautiful 🌹🔥🎤

[@sybil_anna82fibrowarrior38]

Yaass!! I was so in love with her.... okay still am. I know every word to every song!

[@queenpoetrymona3203]

Ashanti deserves a Grammy all the hard work she put into this music industry for so many year's ❤.

[@Bigbethie]

He probably ‘dated’ her when she was barely legal and mad she’s not stuck on him, gross

[@PassportBrosAndBlondeManWeaves]

Yep

[@Marsha-be]

My goodness I need her fitness, eating and prayer regimen. Ashanti looks GOOD.

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[@mrigashiradoe]

A LEGEND

[@brittanyguyton3987]

My girl . I loved Ashanti first album and had it on repeat as a little kid. I also remember when The muppets of the wizard of oz was released on Disney Channel starring Ashanti, another one of my favorite. She an ageless beauty.

[@islandgirl8067]

Still gorgeous after these years! 😍🥰 I used to love her music!

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[@thetruesoulofanaquarius9302]

Ashanti is beautiful and dosent age at all. Irv Gotti is absolutely disgusting how he have treated and talked about Ashanti.

[@Miss-320]

I was just wondering about her a couple days ago! Love her music! Wondering where the heck she’s been.

[@cori7209]

Jlo is shady. She stole Mariah Carey's music too. Supposedly unknowingly but I doubt it. Ashanti is absolutely gorgeous! That girl is body goals. I love that she is drama free and never speaks bad about others.

[@mclark62569]

Love Ashanti and she is truly talented. I am just glad Irv didn't break her. She prove that talent wins in the end.

[@bss6273]

She's is still looking like that Foolish Video, I remember when I bought the album Baby - all time favorite 😍 Ageless Beauty

[@tonyoliver5537]

JLo threw some shade at Mariah Carey a while back and Mariah clapped back at her by saying "you don't even sing on the songs on your own albums you lip-synch your concerts", Ashanti, Christina Millian and another latina artist did the lead vocals for Jlo songs but got accredited with background vocals on the publishing and royalties' statement.

[@lindangculu4027]

Absolutely stunning 😍 she is

[@christypassy]

I think she loved Nelly but also tried to do what she could to advance her career like JLO. It's hard as a black woman to navigate the entertainment industry with these men holding the cards to your success. For her to still be relevant in 2022 is proof of her star power and impact in RNB culture. Props to her for not giving up!

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[@rafaeltaboada1176]

Really because jlo was literally the only Latina woman in the American industry during the time and most black and white Americans went hard against her.

[@darrenraphael]

@@rafaeltaboada1176 Which is why she is close with 50 cent.

[@b....9]

@@rafaeltaboada1176 real recognize real and she is fake phoney & overrated She is no Selena , now that's a star heck she isn't even a Shakira

[@lancomenyongo7346]

I remember growing up; Ashanti and Beyoncé were always pinned against eachother in the media. I wonder if they ever spoke to eachother in passing.

[@KRSonbe]

They have and they're on good terms. Beyonce has given Ashanti her props and also said the media shouldn't be pitting women against each other. Infact, Beyonce wanted Ashanti, Monica & Mya on her "Ladies First Tour" but the schedules were too booked so Beyonce instead asked Missy Elliott, Alicia Keys & Tamia for the tour and they agreed. Beyonce also wished Ashanti a happy birthday years ago on her website.

[@michaeld.williamsiii9026]

Love me some Ashanti!!!💖❤️💖 She’s still, incredibly gorgeous and talented, Always on time, & What’s Love are still bangers to me. Besides other hits by Ashanti.💫👏🏽🖤 I’m glad she’s continuously staying true, to herself. Wonderful break down Karine, I will also be watching the Angie Martinez interview soon as I can.🙂

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[@R.A.A.]

Karine, you know what I love the most in your videos ? Your eloquent unique voice with NO “vocal-frying”, listening to you makes me Zen and smoothly refocus on the subject/s. I’m weird I know please don’t hold it against me... 💜😢😂😩🙈

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[@aaliyahs9594]

I love Ashanti ❤❤ thank you for this video , she’s one of my favorites still look so good never ages❤😍

[@blakebarberi4828]

Love her forever. Periodt. As a young woman her classy swag was everything. Def inspired me.🔥🔥🔥

[@lizshanks5491]

Ashanti is more beautiful now then younger ❤

[@miss.a3830]

This woman is a beauty!!!

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[@DeloreanAnderson]

can we get a Lucy Liu video , kill bill and charlies angles are untouched

[@mjbelle23]

She did one maybe a year ago

[@maaruth5774]

Such a classy lady no scandals through out

[@joannfair3514]

Love Ashanti. Princess of R&B.

[@gabrielleleese2306]

Hey Karine, I love ashanti, thank you!! Also could you do a video on Lil Mama? Her story is quite inspiring when you look at all she's been through ♥️

[@carlaperry1312]

I love Ashanti, She's such a beautiful young woman, Beautiful voice as well... Very talented, I can't wait for the Doc..... 🤞🏽✊🏽🖤🥰

[@imanijamillia7712]

Ashanti is the shit, okay. And I’m glad that she looks good as hell right now. I remember back in the day listening to her album on my moms CD Player.

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[@paradisebleu7049]

I’m so glad you did a video about Ashanti!!! She’s so talented but so very underrated😢 Excellent breakdown!!! Would you please also do a video on Irene Cara? I’m so heartbroken about her death! She’s an icon in my opinion! @Karine Alourde

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[@pink-tulip317]

Ashanti has always been underrated, and she's gorgeous. I was furious when I found out about J-Lo basically lip singing to Ashanti's beautiful voice. The industry(and it's men)always finds any kind of way, even if it's underhanded, to promote or uplift the "preferences"🤦🏾‍♀️🙄

[@ArmantoAlex13]

Ashanti’s gorgeous, classy…loved her music! Foolish is my favourite!

[@dionneking8]

I love ashanti she needs to tell us her beauty secrets and diet

[@SinaLaJuanaLewis]

Considering we just heard about the JLo Whitney tribute... I'm in team Ashanti

[@briggettmumphrey3226]

She’s amazing 🤩

[@avianalaureano8264]

I love me some Ashanti ❤ Irv Gotti is just a crazy and creepy man who needs to get help poor Ashanti career could’ve been better if he was never the owner of the label she was on

[@omarfigueroa9370]

You did show her most beautiful images, I always love your image selections.❤❤❤❤❤

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[@TheRenee10]

Ashanti will always be grown woman goals for me she's so fine

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[@Rtp174]

Ashanti is STUNNING❤

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[@arianalovelace1133]

She’s so beautiful

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[@brahmabkitty03]

I love Love LOVE Ashanti’s music!!!! If you’ve slept on her, listen to her

[@kadlacdixon-thedrawmylifep3293]

14:06 Ashanti definitely it’s one of my all time favorite artists, thank you for this video, Also I love how you are keeping it in the family, promoting your brothers music...

[@Lena-xe8tf]

I loved this video babe💗 Could you do Alicia keys , Aaliyah, or Mary J. bilge next ?

[@kishagervais8769]

Love Ashanti watched her growing up and looked up to her for sure. She still looks great 👍

[@Realness4sho]

I believe he’s been secretly In Love with her from day one! 💯✅💜💜💜

[@WithGlo]

Ashanti is still my queen!! Since day 1 always the same love for her xo I love her voice its not whiney or nasal based lol I always love her music

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[@carrietezeno6327]

I Love Ashanti 💘 She Is Beautiful Queen And Talented

[@yoshamell]

i luv Ashanti... she had dem nggz goin krazy for dat ILL-NaNa 🤣😂

[@lilyclyahMystery]

Yass the Queen Ashanti!! i feel like they pick on her alot on social media😔 Because she stay out of the bullsh*t.

[@prettypoppin_552]

Ashanti is absolutely gorgeous

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[@Bri-go7mc]

I miss the early 2000 😩 plz take me back to 106 n Park!

[@rosii6432]

Please make a video of britney spears downspiral, etc. Would be so interesting

[@jayxtacee5695]

I'm happy to see videos on our important female artists like Ashanti, Amerie, Keri Hilson etc who's careers were rail roaded because record labels preferred a non talent like JHo (who stole everything from Ashanti) because she was 'exotic'. These girls are talented and we should give them their flowers when they can smell them

[@appleopps4540]

Agreed! 💯💯💯

[@rafaeltaboada1176]

Lmao what she stole from Ashanti??? Jlo career had nothing to do with Ashanti’s abs when it called to Vocals it been proven many times that Ashanti only sang background vocals not the whole songs.

[@sherntell]

Oh I never knew about the Keyshia Cole love triangle. 😳

[@GearsinMotionGraphics]

let's see if you can try to do Claudette Ortiz from City High🕛🔄❤️👍🏾

[@irinka_kat]

She's a classy act. Class, class, class!!!!

[@consciousnessrenaissance7804]

Ashanti is pretty and talented, too bad jlo stole her vocals. Ashanti should sue jlo for this

[@fhenlizhao5406]

I mean what hasn’t jlo stolen 🤷🏽‍♂️…. Not to mention those men who kept propping her up in the industry only for her to pull a”im more ⚪️ than anything else” on them. They never learn

[@imanjamila]

PLEASE do Brendan Fraiser next!!!!

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[@sandravasquez8830]

I love ❤ Ashanti 🎵🎼

[@gigigonzalez2804]

I couldn’t stop focusing on how beautiful Ashanti is omg 😳 .. she’s even more beautiful with age

[@thediamondstandard]

Karine you truly are gem, absolutely enjoy your content❤.