Ashanti Talks New Love Interest, New Music, Verzuz Battle, + More

[@MrIncognito2020]

Ashanti stays consistently fine.

[@6figuregainz856]

You ain't never lie

[@mdecimal]

Consistently

[@youngboy2140]

@Bye Ashy huh?? The majority of Tamar career is a backup singer to Toni. She didn't really start poppin until these last 5 years so I'm confused as to how you came up with that....

[@1111mykal]

@@youngboy2140 facts

[@iunderstanphotography2780]

Ashanti has been underrated in remaining so attractive for so long. I call it the Halle berry award. Beyonce, Jennifer Lopez, Angela Bassett, etc.

[@sojiroseta98]

I love her laugh, Ashanti really seems like she's down to earth AND she don't age!

[@6figuregainz856]

She gets better with time d d damn

[@ChavaSaraa]

Ashanti’s vibe is Everything!👑🤎🌹✨

[@brianhood1044]

I know. What ever dude it was that messed up w her is dumb. He couldn’t hang/ handle her. Too bad so sad 😞

[@shabooyababy]

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[@kimmiely2546]

40 years old and never married with no kids sure helps. Not to mention, she dated the same man for 10 years and didn't work for a handful of that time. I'm assuming all she's really had to focus on for the last 20 years is her physical appearance.

[@RachelSeun]

Please remember Ashanti is 40 years old!!! Out here ageing like fine wine 😍😍

[@wendihyd6799]

Well... She is only 40...

[@advanced8998]

@@wendihyd6799 Let's not be delusional. she's aging gracefully because she's a BLACK woman with MELANIN and she's taking care of herself! Plenty of white/latino famous people are 40 and look 60!

[@nsanenthembrane]

@@advanced8998 so does that make you feel better about yourself? How about we quit criticizing the way women age period?

[@6figuregainz856]

She is so 😍😍

[@RachelSeun]

@@wendihyd6799 yeah I know 😂 but looks half her age!!

[@PHlophe]

Ashanti is showing y'all how to be 40 , fresh and very much fun . she is LIFE.

[@ChavaSaraa]

Yes I love her vibe!👑🤎🌹🎉✨

[@beautifullyblessed_]

Exactly

[@RealRoyaltE]

Absolutely + I respect her for wearing a real watch ⌚

[@Mochasweet34]

She is always stylish.

[@JusBella]

Ashanti is so classy, so humble, her energy is everything.

[@jacora13]

Yesss that’s what I love about her!

[@lebo_t]

Ashanti is so unproblematic. She works hard, keeps her head down, and zero scandals.

[@Ossouko]

I like her energy😊

[@pamelahairston3278]

Love her! Stays relevant just by being herself!💖

[@kimmiely2546]

I'm assuming you forgot that she was out of work for some time. This woman was in an on-again off-again relationship with Nelly for 10 years. They never got married or had children and she wasn't working for a handful of those years. Unproblematic is an understatement. I think this woman is hiding a much deeper story.

[@darrenraphael]

@@jayjay7983 She was collateral damage of 50 cent taking down murder inc.

[@laural9551]

True Libra!!

[@kingofnara]

Y'all talking bout Ashanti fine, she is, but damn if this girl ain't smart too, she getting that money, she said she got the Dorito check and the Ciroc check

[@shabooyababy]

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[@MikeJones-pf4wd]

Amazes me how Nelly didn't marry her. Something must be really wrong with him.

[@shunda1781]

Ashanit always been about her money. Her mother doesn't play at all when it comes to business.

[@teribrod4017]

@@shunda1781 >>.> Exactly!!

[@gretafernandez2859]

@@MikeJones-pf4wd and he's currently doing the same thing with Ms. Shantel Jackson ____

[@jeremywyche5494]

This woman is 40 years old and still like how she looked when she came out in 2002. Damn Ashanti still fine!!!

[@BFick478]

IKR

[@kinghiggins5021]

I agree

[@riov.7542]

40 new 30..!!!

[@lieutenantcandlewax]

But thick now 😏

[@jusdiesel8612]

Better bruh

[@foxyboop4164]

*This is what minding your business and staying outta mess looks like* She's representing well for our generation 🥰 🗣 Awh Baby lol Ashanti voice 😭

[@serenity2655]

THAT, right there.

[@shabooyababy]

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[@tehewhatthe]

Awh baby! 🤣

[@lifewithk6056]

She carries herself so well, it’s refreshing to see someone beautiful and well rounded.

[@furty786]

I know everyone talking about her looks... but wow, she’s also intelligent and business savvy! Great :)

[@TomikaKelly]

Exactly. That's why she never went broke.

[@kajunflame3783]

She said “ I’m peaceful I ain’t with the ya know “ ladies take notes and stop tearing each other down 🙌💯

[@lhinkle7160]

So true Kajuan.

[@mickih35]

That's the way to be

[@BigBen1994]

Ashanti owns her masters, that says a whole lot...

[@jasminesanders6034]

They don’t have heat in the breakfast club? Envy stay with his coat on. Ashanti has such class ❤️

[@natashabobb6859]

Due to Covid the windows are probably open

[@dailykouture]

lol

[@lastgirlstandin]

Studio's are mostly cold

[@iunderstanphotography2780]

@@natashabobb6859 good answer

[@Kandieapples305]

😩😩😩

[@NaturallyLaceyE]

So absolutely love how humble and private she is. But I love even more how she’s genuine and love to laugh and live life

[@thecunninlynguist]

Ashanti still fine.

[@6figuregainz856]

That's my dream women

[@terrancevinson638]

😍😍😍 you ain’t lyin cuh

[@GreaZZZYDRAWS]

Thought that was Janet

[@skippruitt2391]

Yep

[@unctrentxxx7601]

How could you tell with those big dumb ass shades on, didn't she say it was dark outside?

[@itssmocha]

I’ll say it since everyone else is always so fixated on black women’s bodies etc. She’s a successful , smart business woman doing the damn thing regardless of her age/looks!

[@jwilliams7477]

Thank you! I agree with everything you said.

[@crystalrubbie9383]

ASHANTI IS ONE CLASSY LADYY

[@Only1Ree]

Ashanti just FINE 😍😍😍

[@dvon919NC]

4sho

[@RealRoyaltE]

"I don't get the new iphone when it comes out...I wait" 40+ logic...that's how we think. Ashanti reppin beautifully always.

[@drinkingpoolwater]

ashanti the girl who lives in the neighborhood and everyone is in love with but she never date nobody. she’s too fine for anybody

[@MikeJones-pf4wd]

She dated Nelly.

[@sdw86]

Irv

[@therealbe]

She was locked down with Nelly for over 10 years.

[@therealbe]

@Bye Ashy Mya was my era. Ain't nobody listened to Tamar back then. Toni was the one poppin' not Tamar.

[@prettyhandsomegang5227]

@@therealbe lol facts some ppl ain’t no them until the show

[@tonypartridge7085]

Ashanti vibe is everything! Reminds me of the early 2000s. The good ol days.

[@chantelandphilip]

Ashanti reminds me of those good girlfriends from back in the day

[@corderiusnorton143]

Same

[@MichelleSmith-nj2if]

I love when Ashanti say “A lot of patients, not a big thang” This is how I am “Unbothered “ by petty stuff...... You can say or do something and I don’t care as I’m very Unbothered about everything...... this is how you don’t let things get to you and destroy your Energy!!

[@smoothsavage2870]

Patience* I feel you though.

[@DCKINGVDAGOAT]

ALWAYS LOVED her laugh. Came to this interview just to hear her laugh. She laughs like your female cousin at the cook out.

[@anitramonique5694]

I've always been an Ashanti fan since I was 11 yrs old (& I will be 30 in a couple weeks) and she is still as beautiful and humble as she was back then. Her music brings back soooo many good memories of my childhood. The way she carrys herself is top notch and I love it!!

[@_therealkingj]

She knows how to dodge the hell out of a relationship question 😂

[@shaunabennett6994]

That's that media training, she's a professional.

[@thejenesisb5444]

i was thinking that too. she does it so swiftly lol

[@_therealkingj]

@@thejenesisb5444 Right, I’m the same way tho!

[@gamegirl85]

I just think if she was really talking to someone serious she would said it like she been doing lol .it’s one thing she doesn’t want anyone in her business but she could have said one or the other . It sounds like she got a sugar daddy lol .

[@belbek5764]

I think its Joyner Lucas, she didn't deny it hard enough 🤣

[@thejenesisb5444]

she seems so genuine and humble. i bet she is a blast to hang out with. u can't say that about all r&b singers. she never came across as a diva to me. i always liked that about her. gotta love Ashante's beautiful, goofy self lol.

[@crystalrubbie9383]

it's tooo earlyy to get the vaccine .. I AGREE with ashanti

[@jayjay7983]

Mean while thousands die every day we have to weigh our options when our backs against the wall vaccine or possible death if we don't survive.

[@blondelefant2119]

YES! And it's sad because it's still no talks about how to keep your immune system healthy. Most people get over it, but the media only focus on who's died...how many people died of Cancer today...TODAY!?

[@crystalrubbie9383]

@Bye Ashy tamar could sing so high though vocally tamar would win ..

[@shabooyababy]

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[@805fillmore]

@@jayjay7983 possible death? no we are all gonna die eventually and a vaccine isnt going to make you invincible

[@favorite09]

Damn I never heard her be this open about anything ever before. She's actually answering questions instead of strategically dodging them like she's been doing for years. I guess she sees now that being open and real can actually pay off for her. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@mstanya8427]

I've always loved Ashanti & Ciara, too if we wanna talk about women who were dogged for their singing abilities ... they don't get the credit due to them for whatever reason.

[@daniluv1793]

Ashanti is an Icon and a legend👑 She given so much to much and for the culture. An historic and a problematic queen👑

[@teejack8108]

When you are beautiful on the inside, it will forever shine on the outside. Ashanti gets more beautiful as the years pass by. Shout out to you Queen!

[@Cusp_of_magic]

She has a cool ass personality! They want so bad for her to beef with other females..lol. She's rare. And that libra came out when she was talking about her humbleness, but said she's not a punk and she's not scared of you!! That's right..lol. I bet when she do snap it's EXPLOSIVE! Great interview.

[@ChicagoRealist773]

Look at this black queen looking the same as she did in her 20s

[@STyLeIshLife]

I LOVE Ashanti’s personality... I always thought she would be a great talk show host for like the REAL. She very diplomatic, she know how to keep it real and be funny with out being offensive.

[@TeeDenise]

I've always loved Ashanti. Her energy is AMAZING! Such a humble beauty!

[@dakhidjayy]

she’s so beautiful, full of joy & i love herrr 🥺😍.

[@amberr5378]

Ashanti is a beautiful person and smart business woman!

[@SharreeREE]

Ashanti is so smart and humble... Make that quiet big money.

[@romegrey2600]

I dont care what anybody says and I love Mya, Sade and Beyonce but there's imo never been a more beautiful r&b singer then this Goddess

[@lakersin556]

Kelly Rowland should be on that list.

[@Artbybae]

Aaliyah then ashanti

[@tjsosilly7173]

Aaliyah

[@romegrey2600]

@@lakersin556 top chocolate singer

[@romegrey2600]

@@Artbybae yeah that's my bad I should've let Aaliyah up there too

[@powertothetubers456]

Ashanti has a dope personality. Definitely seems like my type of woman. Down to earth but has swagger and a sense of humor. The body speaks for itself but I like her personality

[@JigInsane]

I remember being on her street team with Def Jam back in the day. Great to see whats shes done and looking forward to what she's got coming. Love the new single.

[@aaliyahalter1653]

Keyshia Cole and Ashanti Both R&B Legends! 💕 👑

[@davidp3787]

I still think Ashanti vs Keyshia Cole should’ve been in person!

[@adowery0213]

They did too she explained

[@davidp3787]

@@adowery0213 It was live! Not in person because of COVID-19

[@coletea3031]

Lol 😂 keyshia still would've been mad

[@shabooyababy]

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[@aqueenaija]

@@davidp3787 Covid was there with Jeezy and Gucci Mane

[@CHYMEERAS_Sk0_GaNg]

Ashanti has always hustle. Her mom god bless her,I'm so happy for them. Shes iconic and she won the battle.

[@Joyhtx]

Ashanti should be giving us back to back hits 😩

[@saundraashley4940]

LOVE this interview. She’s a fun person. She also knows how to handle herself when it comes to certain questions asked. She doesn’t freeze up.

[@Mayah428]

She low key did freeze on the gift question lol why couldn’t she say what was given to her or what she gave. I’m confused bc I didn’t see nothing wrong with kinda sharing that, it’s not that deep.

[@MrCleanPapi]

Ashantis music is heavily on the soundtrack to our teens nostalgia instantly comes when her music starts playing and will always be in our Hearts and Minds! The story isn't quite over yet BIG salute on the independent journey! May you continue to thrive and inspire the next generations! Good soul, great Aura, living Legend. Peace to the Queen!

[@taram175]

Late teens/early 20s for us 80s babies like her.

[@lilian7864]

Classy lady! Totaly felt her when she said' you can be next to me and I wont acknowledge you'. I think thats libra thing😊

[@RatchetRalph]

Ashanti is a gem 💎 she’s made a huge impact on r&b music.she’s still making moves and she looks amazing. The 40 year old era be looking young, vibrant, and ageless. Love you Ashanti!!!

[@56cocoa]

Her laugh is so contagious 😂

[@AsweetAroma-b2l]

Very💗😍

[@leondrorich8194]

Ashanti is a really genuine person. One of my favorite artiste. She keeps getting better with age!

[@t-lovejones2620]

Ashanti came up on the better end than Nelly.

[@fivefourthree210]

His voice is on every buss it video lol

[@crystalrubbie9383]

THE PERSON THAT PUT THIS PICTURE OF ASHANTI KNEW WHAT HE WAS DOING looool

[@luhburbz1027]

Wym? The 👁 for you know what.. or the sexiness of it?

[@ovettaaaron5981]

Her energy is amazing

[@jadaess01]

I just LOVE Ashanti!!! Miss unbothered and unproblematic queen!! ❤

[@johntucker4056]

Leaving (Always on time part 2) was one of my favourite records from Ashanti she didn’t play that song at the verses she has too many. Ashanti is a perfect example of how you carry yourself as a female artist beautiful soul

[@ademolaadeleye2912]

Ashanti you always been my babygirl from 02- till now lmao you held it down, with style, grace, and class. No knock to Keyshia, she def got bangers but your energy took over as well as all your classics keep being great. - Love your babyboy

[@kw-ig4xt]

I have always liked Ashanti she is humble never an attitude and look so young just pure class!!!

[@GoodGirlGab_Bee]

Icon🤎 She’s so beautiful inside and out.

[@hinesvillegaboy]

Yes she is.

[@GP4288]

And Mya too Team 40 giving team 20 all the work

[@EnlightenedGoldenBeauty]

👌

[@forthdimension686]

I dont care what nobody say. At one time Ashanti was on the same level as Beyonce.

[@Artbybae]

She was bigger

[@davidf5449]

She Rep NY so gracefully!! Super baddie!!

[@youknowwhatflav9916]

She looks like shes in her twenties

[@myandersonangelsjalynnlail252]

I've always liked Ashanti but after this interview and versus I respect her even more.

[@leoqueen300]

Y'all need to pay the Con Edison bill😳 so Envy can take that coat off😂😂😂 Real Talk I luv💗Ashanti👑👠and Keisha Cole👑👠

[@shabooyababy]

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[@JM-wd4nw]

Love how Humble she is! Beautiful!

[@knowledgewisdomandgrowthch8291]

The gag is Joyner Lucas IS the new boo

[@yoyo31390]

Thank god she didn’t sign with bad boy

[@tumininu9572]

💯 seriously

[@EMMperfect]

Girl you said something then

[@AMILLENT596]

Somebody just made a Diddy joke earlier in my neighborhood about his "Artist" treatment

[@Siddybaby1]

That Joyner response I don’t believe it lol 😂

[@a.yaaaaa2826]

Her new boo gotta be Joyner Lucas lol the way her voice got all high when they asked her about him and then if I’m not mistaken she really didn’t even deny it and then that music video with them seemed a lil too real lol

[@vexotimmer2675]

Just to be clear, at the 27:50 mark, CTG asked if she was dating Joyner Lucas, and she denied that it was him. She could've been lying though, who knows.

[@a.yaaaaa2826]

@@vexotimmer2675 oh ok, it was the way she was acting when they was talking about him so it kinda made me think it’s him😅

[@GiftedRebelMusic]

That video seemed hella real

[@vanessarushton4610]

To the sponsors: It’s about business I’m getting paid. Girl You didn’t get a check? The shade of it all !!!!!

[@rositarodriguez1318]

Ashanti “””””WON””””” Hands down

[@MissMFinDaniels]

Always loved her!!! So smart. She was accepted to Princeton.. writes her own shit...owns her own shit... nothing but respect for her ✊🏽

[@b.humble1810]

CTG is drooling 🤤. Well it is Ashanti.

[@seanmcquinn9603]

Ashanti was my crush when I was 13 years old, and I can't believe am a family man now watching her with my children and my wife wow time really flies. Life moves pretty fast, If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it :)

[@SLA239]

A true Libra.. I understand her energy...

[@10201984]

As soon as she said hopeless romantic, I knew she was a Libra ♎. Humble but will flex when we need to💯

[@bazoena]

As a Libra myself I do too.

[@Phenomenal-ti4yv]

♎️ ♎️♎️ here as well

[@gdior5888]

♎gang

[@tigeresque]

Same!

[@Byrdpeterson07]

I feel you Charlamagne that “exchange” word stood out! Great interview BC! Ashanti’s laugh 🤤🤤🤤

[@20jallow]

Haters: Black don't crack is false Ashanti: hold my age

[@nicoleukusa]

Ugh she’s such an angel 😇 She seems as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside 💗💜

[@Nash0303]

Ashanti had the soundtrack to me teenage-hood. I'm a big fan!

[@chocolateserenity]

Love Ashanti!🤎 She so damn dope, humble, beautiful, smart, sweet, and the list goes on. Keep shining beautiful!🤎

[@XeniasWorld]

How do you not love Ashanti. She's as close as I get to stanning. Wholesome girls represent.

[@Bycfedwards]

This was a great and fun interview. Her energy is great.

[@justinhutchinson26]

Ashanti look like she preparing for a Janet Jackson bio-pic

[@Camen_Sandie]

That would be epic!

[@prettyhandsomegang5227]

Yes but Ashanti can’t dance

[@Aaron-ui2sj]

@@prettyhandsomegang5227 she has rhythm

[@nomsantuli6023]

@@prettyhandsomegang5227 hold on are u high? Yes she can

[@prettyhandsomegang5227]

@@Aaron-ui2sj Janet had more then rhythm she had passion for dance Ashanti be doing her 2 step lol Ciara would be good it would have too be someone very experienced with dance

[@jeremiahthompson99]

I'm just in AWWW, SHE IS SOOO REFRESHING!!!!

[@nakiyanj3806]

Love Ashanti my libra sis! So humble gives off great energy... I hope to meet her one day. Streaming her new song as we speak

[@RadicalforGod]

This is why I don’t like 🆚 they always want black People to have beef and battle one another. Both women are blessed and talented. ❤️

[@purebbc]

Irv Gotti didnt even acknowledge the versus and i know he had to watch it that was his artist up there

[@jeshawanabrown6874]

Irv tried t dis her

[@hurtspublishing3906]

Former artist

[@scroogemcduckrich9705]

Irv loves her .. he’s hurt

[@Zearbear1]

The Joyner question I don’t believe it lol her voice got hella high😂😂

[@robotCHICKEN106]

Vancouverites are going "Ashanti Hunting" now!! 😂😂😂

[@DjmadnassScrewed]

That's good she has that great relationship with family u can never replace family

[@alishak4061]

Joyner Lucas her man! I'm calling it. 😂😂 That video made me forget Ashanti was a singer. That video was fire 🔥 they had great chemistry.

[@jloveley6063]

Ashanti is so sweet, fun, beautiful and she’s a boss! ❤️❤️❤️

[@charleneparson7858]

She’s beautiful,talented and down to earth

[@chigirld1737]

Great interview! I've been a fan of Ashanti for over 20yrs. Keep doing your thing.

[@Loveis_Kind]

Ashanti is collecting them coins babe I love it 😻 🤩🤩😎💅🏽💅🏽💅🏽

[@uniquehill8400]

Ashanti killing the music BUSINESS game!!!!! Yessssss!!!! GodSpeed 🙏🏾💪🏾❣️❣️❣️

[@BFick478]

Ashanti has not aged A DAY since she came out in 2002. STILL BEAUTIFUL AND FINE

[@mikelopez5217]

It’s great too see how successful people think good interview