Nickname:	Ashanti Douglas / Shani
Known for:	Christmas in Washington / Ashanti: Custom Concert / Access Granted: 2Pac ft. T.I. & Ashanti 'Pac's L
Birth name:	Ashanti Shequoiya Douglas
Birthday:	13 October 1980, Glen Cove, Long Island, New York, USA
Height:	5' 3" (1.60 m)
Available Photos	1209
Video Clips	11
Wallpapers	45

For collaborating on major hip-hop hits with the likes of Big Punisher, Fat Joe and Ja Rule. Plus her debut album and current single "Foolish" are the bomb. She made your head nod in the Ja Rule hit "Always On Time" setting the stage for her album, Ashanti, which debuted at #1 on the Billboard chart.

Ashanti

Names Mary J. Blige, Ella Fitzgerald and Blue Magic are artists whom inspired her. Her songs "Foolish", "Always On Time", and "What's Luv" made the top 10 all in one week. Launched her career in 1994 when she was recognized at a talent show. Wrote all 12 tracks on her self-titled debut album. A native of Long Island, she began singing at the age of 12. Was the first R&B singer to join Murder Inc. Records. Has worked with Ja Rule, Big Pun and Fat Joe. Turned down a track scholarship to Hampton University to pursue her singing career. Before she joined Murder Inc. Records, she was signed by Jive Records. Born to a Half African-American, Half Chinese father (Ken-kaide) and an African-American mother (Tina). Her aunt lives in Rhode Island. Released new fragrance line, "Precious Jewel" [2005] Named #13 on the Maxim magazine Hot 100 of 2005 list. Ranked as #81 in FHM's "100 Sexiest Women in the World 2005" special supplement. (2005)

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