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Born: 13 October 1980 · Age: 46
Ashanti is 46 years old as of October 2026. She was born on 13 October 1980.
Grammy-winning R&B singer from New York whose debut album and hit Foolish made her a star of early-2000s hip-hop soul
Did you know?She was the first female artist to hold the top two spots on the Billboard Hot 100 at the same time.
Ashanti became one of the biggest stars of early-2000s R&B almost overnight. Her sweet vocals on hits with Ja Rule and Fat Joe made her a sought-after collaborator. Her debut album set a record for first-week sales by a new female artist. She was a leading voice of the blend of hip-hop and soul that ruled radio at the time. She has also acted in films. Her later decision to re-record her debut album made headlines.
Ashanti Shequoiya Douglas (born October 13, 1980) is an American singer, songwriter and actress. She was discovered as a teenager by record producer Irv Gotti, and signed with his label Murder Inc.
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American singer, born 1980
Ashanti was born in Glen Cove on 13 October 1980.
She was born in Glen Cove, New York.
She won the Grammy for Best Contemporary R&B Album in 2003.
Her song Foolish topped the US chart in 2002.
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