Rehearsal 360: How Ashanti Prepared For Her Lady of Soul Performance | Soul Train Awards '21

Watch as Ashanti prepared for her classic Lady of Soul performance at the 2021 Soul Train Awards. #SoulTrainAwards #SoulTrainAwards21 #Ashanti #LadyofSoul
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[@SaharaColeman]

Whoever did her makeup and hair deserves a raise. Killed it 🤩

[@catierollins8493]

She looks so perfect !!

[@vmodez]

Chileeeee she looked good TF!!!😍🤩

[@yomommastupid]

A bit too much for me

[@AuntyKinu]

Her eye makeup was beautiful.

[@micheleriley8985]

Yessss🔥💯

[@saffroncyan]

I love how unproblematic she is and she’s so talented. She has such a genuine energy. I wish more people were like this.

[@tauheedahali1262]

Very talented! A beautiful spirit!💯🦋

[@ruth2232]

I agree. Ashanti stays Positive.

[@Keezie27]

Yes. I love her energy.

[@shawncarter4210]

so unproblematic a true role model and legend

[@slimgood9410]

I love how she acknowledged her weaknesses in her live performances in the beginning of her career. You can tell she worked and perfect her craft as an artist and it shows. Not only did sis understood, but she observed, improved and executed the assignment.

[@cmajor886]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🔥🔥🔥

[@jjjutika2594]

Her inner beauty matches her outer beauty!!!

[@Mr88karats]

Now this comment is on point.

[@kathyflourscent9227]

Aaww

[@blacktargaryen5142]

Yes❤

[@jacora13]

Literally!!!

[@lewiswya1054]

She definitely understood & executed the assignment 💯

[@mrbemystar]

Her contributions to the curriculum were exemplar.

[@caveness95]

She sounded so good. I was so impressed she definitely got better

[@ItsChrisWorld]

I always thought she couldn’t sing but crazy thing is when I heard her More Than a melody song I was like wait! I didn’t know she could actually sing.

[@Chanel.alexus]

I love Ashanti so much. She is just always a breath of fresh air and her talent is so effortless.

[@true90skid]

She's very easy going

[@crystalbrightday2224]

H go

[@Vampirictattoo]

I see Ashanti as more of an “Empress of R&B”, than a “lady of soul”

[@deniloui810]

Agree totally

[@SupernaturalLove100]

Yes! Well put! “Soul” seems different than R&B and I think that’s bc the women that are the backbone of soul that we revere today in music were true vocalists i.e Aretha etc. nonetheless, Ashanti has made a great contribution to Blk music

[@Dana-rk2hc]

Perfect!

[@TRAVELPRENUER0830]

Exactly

[@ka8204]

Well good thing you’re not giving out the award right?

[@rmauriced]

I love that relationship between Ja and Ashanti. You can tell that's a healthy friendship. What's apparent is the "little sis" and "big bruh" vibe. She's honored and he's proud of that night. Blessings!

[@lorriekelly964]

This performance was Flawless ! Proud of Her She deserves that Honor ! More than a Pretty Face She Really Sung and Yes with Class.😚

[@LordArkanaNavy]

I was amazed by her stage presence she was performing performing! I hope they don’t cancel the lovers and friends fest cause her and a bunch of other throwback artists are booked

[@tajang839]

Her stage presence has definitely gotten better.

[@_PAIGE94]

She looks so good!! I love a talented unproblematic Queen lol

[@RhettGeorge]

Ashanti killed this performance!

[@Siayya]

She killed it. Ashanti whole look was scrumptious!!! She looked stunning

[@evp517]

No we're not saying "she did it" , I say "she's doing it", cause i hope this is just the beginning of a new phase for her. This performance was what she is supposed to be like, her brand was always supposed to look like this, to be like this. Live, classy, powerful, Big, like the artist she is. I hope she carries on on this vibe. This performance was flawless. And i hope her team picks up on this and upgrades itself and her image to what her status is. I hope they all now see it and claim it, both them (the team) and her. Lets just move to big performances, upgrade stage looks, her own look and image on and off stage(start working with big designers,, Balmain, Mugler or whoever Classy and actual big designers)... She Deserves it.

[@MrMe-wt5yt]

Yessassssssss!!!!

[@lezzulee]

Kudos to the sound and visual people, she sound so clear, pitch perfect. The performance will be iconic!

[@royaldiadem762]

Has there ever been another female artist who came to the game, did her work and just goes home to return again with out the drama? Not that she hasn’t dealt with things, but she is so gracious with it all. She is the consummate professional!

[@87Lohan]

Right she’s the true definition of a professional. Unproblematic, does her job, self assessed, made improvements. This is how u do it

[@AK-jw7rx]

She definitely did that! It was an amazing performance and she deserves all her flowers!

[@heyrobertcarter1]

She did a wonderful job! I truly appreciate her artistry even more than before.

[@chryssyshuntae8655]

This was such nostalgia. Theres not one song that my 35 yr old self didn't know!!!

[@ShakeetaTorres]

Me too

[@miami3328]

Ashanti has always been so pretty and you can tell she is a sweet heart just don’t play yourself.

[@fwillis8169]

One of the best performances I ever witnessed for this particular honor... outstanding!

[@nwd6167]

Absolutely agree.

[@Geneenhenry3]

I’ve always loved Ashanti she came in thr game stayed in her own lane never been competitive wrote for a lot of artist always dressed and always been down to earth May god continue to bless that sister

[@vanchi7667]

Remember seeing Ashanti sitting in the audience during a fugee performance on the Apollo on tv. Now she is being honored there. Amazing!! Ashanti well deserved 💐

[@jaewilliams9685]

What year was this

[@ttanthony3773]

@@jaewilliams9685 bout ?

[@jaewilliams9685]

@@ttanthony3773 when u seen her in the audience

[@ttanthony3773]

@@jaewilliams9685 90’s

[@21kaylanicole]

I remember this!

[@amy10n45]

It was perfect, she is talented and part of a time in many of our lives. Always wish her blessings.

[@byronharris2900]

JA RULE and ASHANTI: ASHANTI and JA RULE: siblings from other mothers. The new Bonnie and Clyde. 👑👑💯

[@JOSH3183]

Stop playing! You know damn well Beyonce and Jay-Z are Bonnie and Clyde 💯💯💯🛑

[@ttanthony3773]

@@JOSH3183 they came alone and took over that Beyoncé really been coping her from day one honestly bey wasn’t even a solo yet…

[@maceharris7656]

I believe it too. Who in the game has that close of a working relationship creating, singing and performing such classic and memorable hip hop and r & b music together for over 20yrs and doing it with the same young energy like back in the early 00s. I would even say they sound and look better than ever. Those two have supernatural energy or something. They are the new Bonnie and Clyde of hip hop and r & b, in my opinion. Hate it if you want to, but these are FACTS!!! Just look at them at their many, many videos and concerts they do together on KZbin, Ashanti and Ja Rule are "those people". They are living legends now, even though they don't know it or feel it themselves. We ( the fans)🤩 know, and in the end that's what matters. Holla!! 😎

[@AshantiSource]

Omg this took me back to the Access Granted days! 😩 BET Thanks for this behind the scenes look! This was amazing! ❤️

[@intelectualSWAGG]

This was so awesome! I miss this BTS days! ❤️🥺

[@jaewilliams9685]

Facts

[@AFCompany]

Ashanti has always given all the glory to God and has always felt like a true sister who gives back to her community. She has also written almost all of her entire discography. I can’t say the same about some of the other ones who are black rocking blonde hair. I’m glad Ashanti is getting the recognition she deserves.

[@na.s.7157]

Loved her performance. ❤ had me Hella hyped dancing around my house like I was at a live concert

[@alicia27ish]

U did that baby, took us back, lifted us up, made us smile and dance! U deserve it boo, thx for the music and the memories!!

[@helpme100]

I love that this is one of the performances she got to bring to us fans over the many seasons

[@dalehernandez978]

She's everything and then some 🥳🙌🏾💯🇹🇹💋

[@gallivantingchrissy]

This was one of the best performances I’ve seen from her, and she has many. It was so nostalgic! Growing up in the height of the Ashanti era was magic. She really was the soundtrack to our lives. You just had to be there! This recognition is absolutely so well deserved. From giving us iconic hits to launching other peoples careers *cough cough* She deserved this and so much more. The new RnB girlies would not be here if it were not for her ! I hope she knows we love and appreciate all that she’s done for music and she looks AMAZING 🥰🥰

[@HoneyBee1980]

So True and I totally agree

[@josefnoel9634]

I'm loving all this praise for Shanti..she definitely deserves a bunch of roses 🌹

[@BEAUTIINBRAVERY]

She’s so pretty and HUMBLE. I can’t wait for her to drop her new & Re-RECORDED music. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@7102cc]

Seeing artists outside of performing can make you dislike them or fall in love with them. Ashanti had me fall in love with her since the Verzuz. This Queen has amazing energy. Her spirit is calm. I never knew she was this amazing while performing as well as in her reality. Such a beautiful Queen

[@vincentsawaki5003]

Loved every bit of this performance from start to finish. She so well deserved the award.

[@stephnelson5673]

I’m so proud of her growth. Stay humble princess!

[@yblicensedsaleagent6402]

I enjoyed this performance by Ashanti. Finally BET got it right.

[@Anti_keeks]

Ashanti you are a queen 👑

[@brandonflow19]

The fact that she isn't still.musically relevant is a crime. She is more talented than %90 of the ladies out there.

[@djsoulchild]

Ashanti will forever be relevant, even though she hasn't put out an album in years. Her classics still get major spins and she still sells out shows.

[@blacktargaryen5142]

Confidence, hair, makeup, outfit, skin, voice, likable!! Ashanti is amazing 🔥🔥🔥🔥❤

[@shani97y75]

Ashanti did an amazing job with this performance. Her team is super phenomenal 👏 hats off to her creative director 👏 this is the kind of performances we want to see from Ashanti. It was flawless, fun, sexy and classy.

[@Kay-fv7cw]

She did an amazing job 👏🏽 and looked fabulous!!

[@eunicerogers618]

Everything about Ashanti and her screw at the BET was on point!!!!!

[@rgreallife]

Great performance! I honestly feel Ashanti was stifled earlier in her career. The industry did not support her growth and she fought and paid her dues to make it happen on her own.

[@trishajohnson4525]

She’s so beautiful inside and out always been a fan since day 1

[@GiftedSince92GiftedSince92]

Great video! Ashanti deserves her flowers period!!! Just crazy how I grew up with her music. Now she's still doing her thing! It goes to show longevity and impact matters. Bless this beautiful legend/icon!!! Ashanti your fans love you forever! ♥️🙏👑🌺

[@ratimaat9397]

One of the greatest melody’s done by any female artist around, my opinion

[@whisperywind8768]

She really did that! I was smiling so hard watching her performance!

[@Dniizy2fresh]

Her best performance ever & we need more this from her every time

[@nwd6167]

Best.🙌

[@alliceacampbell6752]

All i have to say is you can't keep good people down and Ashanti is the living proof... Always put God first and everything else will come through... love you so much baby girl keep doing you.❤❤❤

[@PatriciaSonia]

Watching that performance made me really pull perspective and see how talented, successful and great she is. Wow! I'm happy for her.

[@robertjohnson3555]

She deserves everything she's getting!! Celebrate them while they are alive and well!! Icons!

[@rafael2212]

ashanti deserves the world! ashanti if you see this, ever, you deserve the world!

[@TS-nn3ql]

I love her laugh.

[@121specialk]

You definitely brought old school back. We need this generation to return. So happy for you ♥️♥️♥️

[@EpitomeofALady22]

She was never a favorite of mine, but I def see her different now! That performance gave me everything! Great job!! New appreciation! Take your place Ashanti!

[@silentbydeadly8661]

I first use to listen to Ashanti when she use to work with Ja Rule. I just loved her vocals during this time period. What a great experience this was. Thank you Ashanti.

[@latricegoodman9769]

this performance definitely took you back in time

[@wesleycarrington5386]

I love Ashanti she definitely improved I’m so proud of her!!!!!!!!!

[@klomax7089]

Thanks BET for sharing this behind the scenes moment with us. I thought Ashanti did a FANTASTIC job, she performed so well, vocally and her stage presence (shout out to her bomb choreographer! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽). Her energy was very high and positive and the audience was definitely felling her. I wish her so much more success and longevity in her career! 🙏🏾🥰🥰🥰🙏🏾

[@mariao.4932]

This woman has always been so beautiful. Looks just like she did 15 years ago!!

[@MalcolmSoaries]

She killed this performance and looks FABULOUS!! That interview look omg that nose was conTOURED she looks amazing!!! But also that choreographer plays no games in the studio okay he clearly gets the girls together!!!!

[@audrabradley3641]

That's my girl beautiful smart talented just real down to earth lady God Bless!!!

[@lesawilliams8250]

I enjoyed ashanti performance so much I had to save it the performance was over the top smooth and gal look gooooood thank you B.E.T

[@jcanthony16]

She’s so beautiful, aging so gracefully

[@traciewalkertalktv665]

Ashanti did it right i dont care what nobody say!!!! Everybody aint Whitney and Ashanti has SEXY BLACK FEMALE MUSIC for the ages !!!

[@RhythmAndBurger]

Yes she nailed the performance 👏 and just love that she always has been so positive and sweet as always ❤

[@carissaramirez4669]

I love how the dancer is wearing a Selena shirt! Hell yeah ! ❤️‍🔥

[@maydavalle]

❤️

[@camillewright7914]

Legend Baby! She earned this. Thank You Lady!!!

[@ED-ie3et]

I LOVED IT 😍 ONE OF THE BEST EVER FOR THE AWARDS

[@kdofficially2959]

every dancer was natural!!!

[@ashabrom]

Brought me to tears. THANK YOU ASHANTI!!! We Love you Queen!

[@susettesantiago5509]

Her voice sounds magnificent……..and she looks amazing…….blessings

[@jddm8932]

Such a ray of Sunshine! So beautiful, unproblematic, super talented and none of this Illuminati subliminal within her performances. I love Ashanti

[@Karmer]

What an artist! The performance was fire and I'm so glad the audience was lit!!! Thanks for this video - loved it.

[@Nicole-qt4pu]

Ashanti looks gorgeous and beautiful all the time. She is sweet, kind and humble person inside and out ❤️ ❤❤❤Ashanti has always been my favorite from day 1❤❤❤❤

[@shirleyjohnson4280]

Wow such talent and beauty…. Happy for her ❤️

[@SC-uq2jf]

Great piece starting at 2:09, profiling Ashanti's dancers and choreographer, Brice D. Vick...very nice that she is giving him credit for his contributions, so that his name recognition gets out there. The dancers did an amazing job dancing in those heels...I have trouble walking 2 blocks in heels nowadays, after decades of wearing heels in corporate America, your back and feet may be ruined.

[@lwatson9098]

I love Ashanti! Her spirit is so sweet! Jah put the iceing on the cake with his dynamics on the stage!

[@charmeanedrayden9508]

She is beautiful and on point in everything she do❤️

[@Indiegirl007]

That black flip is giving me EVERYTHING I need. Its the perfect mix of the 70's and 00's.

[@mixxedbreed305]

Ashanti did such an amazing job. I miss her music and miss music like this! I hope she will continue to make more music

[@djsoulchild]

She never stopped putting out music though...

[@mixxedbreed305]

@@djsoulchild she slowed down though…

[@byronharris2900]

ASHANTI: ICONIC 👑 Keep getting your 💐

[@maceharris7656]

Ja and Shani make such beautiful music together. Luv them both. Ashanti IS a queen.👸 Ja is a king. 👑

[@thisvocaljourney]

She did an amazing job on this performance!!! ♥️🙏🏾

[@msoddballz5763]

Love seeing the behind the scenes. Ashanti killed it. She's so humble and she deserves this accolade.

[@hewill]

Ashanti. You. Did. That. Mamas. We love you QUEEN!

[@AGOODSAMARITAN1804]

I am so happy for her all her music are hits and she held it down for the 90's R&B for the ladies. Much, much deserving my grand mother used to say what's yours no man can take your time is yours. Congrats doll.

[@f.acostaa9429]

It's crazy..I have kept listening to her music even more through the pandemic. And to see her here on the stage doing what she does best, is just beautiful. She is a true star ..loved her in my 20s and love her still in my ... Go Ashanti

[@Sisi_San]

She’s awesome! Happy she got honored 🥰

[@jachiquitabonaparte5090]

I'm so happy for her! Ashanti deserves this and so much more! ❤️❤️‍🔥❤️❤️‍🔥❤️❤️‍🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@MrPOPICHILO]

Her performance that night was 🔥.....1~Luv

[@maydavalle]

Love Behind the scenes~so cool💜 So much work goes into it all!!! Rehearsals so 💣 Love her spirit💘 L💗Ve hearing Ashanti laugh and have fun on stage💞 God’s timing is Impeccable❤️

[@shawnthompson940]

Ashanti LOOKS TF GOOD HERE!!

[@kgmams9852]

This is so amazing to watch being let in on what goes on behind scenes, the hectic preps.. . Props to all dancers, trainers, and most importantly the lovely Ashanti, she looks like one of the most less dramatic celebs to work with... Much respect 🔥

[@g.pearson4726]

Thank you for the behind the scenes It was amazing Her dancers are fire💃🏽 The words to her songs didn’t hit me the way they hit me now as a grown women who’s lived through something’s The things that you except be the things that you regret 🔥💥☄️☄️☄️💫💫that’s fire and true

[@bonnielindsay4764]

Her and her team killed it. Proud of her such class

[@W3Slots]

She's such a sweetheart and a beauty😍

[@ne8373]

Well deserved. Excellent performance 👏🏽