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| Born | Ashanti Shequoiya Douglas (1980-10-13)October 13, 1980 (age 45) Glen Cove, New York, U.S. |
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| Works | Ashanti discography |
| Years active | 1992–present |
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| Website | ashantithisisme |
Ashanti Shequoiya Douglas (born October 13, 1980) is an American singer, songwriter and actress. She was discovered as a teenager by record producerIrv Gotti, and signed with his labelMurder Inc. Records, an imprint ofDef Jam Recordings in 2002.[4] That same year, Ashanti guest appeared on the singles "What's Luv?" byFat Joe, and "Always on Time" byJa Rule, which peaked at numbers two and one on theBillboard Hot 100, respectively; the latter, with her 2002 debut single "Foolish", made her the first female artist to occupy the top two positions the chart simultaneously.[a]
"Foolish" served as lead single for Ashanti'seponymous debut album (2002). Despite mixed reviews, it debuted atop theBillboard 200, receivedtriple platinum certification by theRecording Industry Association of America (RIAA), wonBest Contemporary R&B Album at the45th Annual Grammy Awards, and spawned theBillboard Hot 100-top 40 singles "Happy" and "Baby".[5] She then co-wrote and provided background vocals forJennifer Lopez's 2002 single "Ain't It Funny (Murder Remix)", which peaked theBillboard Hot 100.[6] Her second album,Chapter II (2003), became her second to peak theBillboard 200 and receivedplatinum certification by the RIAA.[7] It received three nominations at the46th Annual Grammy Awards, while its lead singles, "Rock wit U (Awww Baby)" and "Rain on Me", peaked at numbers two and seven on theBillboard Hot 100, respectively. Her third album,Ashanti's Christmas, was released that same year as aChristmas album; it was met with a steep critical and commercial decline.
Ashanti's fourth album,Concrete Rose (2004), debuted at number seven on theBillboard 200 despite mixed critical response. Its lead single, "Only U", peaked at number 13 on theBillboard Hot 100 and number two on theUK Singles Chart—her most successful song in that country. Its second single, "Don't Let Them", saw limited success due to Def Jam'slegal issues with Murder Inc. label head Irv Gotti.[8] Her fifth album,The Declaration (2008), was met with moderate reception and became her final release on a major label; her sixth album,Braveheart (2014), was released independently. Ashanti has sold nearly 30 million records worldwide.[9]
Ashanti has acted in several productions, debuting in the filmCoach Carter and starring in the TV specialThe Muppets' Wizard of Oz (both 2005), the latter of which attracted nearly eight million viewers.[10] She also appeared inJohn Tucker Must Die (2006) andResident Evil: Extinction (2007).[11][12]
Ashanti Shequoiya Douglas[13] was born on October 13, 1980,[14] inGlen Cove, New York.[15] Her mother, Tina Douglas, is African American and a former dance teacher. Her father, Ken-Kaide Thomas Douglas, is also African American and a former singer. She is the oldest of her parents' children, with a younger sister named Kenashia "Shia" Douglas.[16] Ashanti's mother named her after theAshanti Empire inGhana; in this nation, women had power and influence, and Tina wanted Ashanti to follow that model.[17] Her grandfather, James, was acivil rights activist who was associated withMartin Luther King Jr. in the 1960s.[18]
Ashanti's mother discovered her full singing potential when she overheard Ashanti singingMary J. Blige's "Reminisce" at age 12 (after the song was released on Ashanti's birthday).[19] While attendinghigh school,[20] Ashanti began to write songs. As a teenager, she performed in a local talent show and at several small festivals.[21] She got her first taste of acting as a child extra inSpike Lee'sMalcolm X (1992) and inTed Demme'sWho's the Man?.[22] She also had a couple of minor appearances in music videos, such asKRS-One's "MC's Act Like They Don't Know" as well as8-Off's "Ghetto Girl".[23]
Ashanti struggled to find success as a singer after being courted by several record labels, includingBad Boy andJive. Despite this, she continued to perform in and around New York and began hanging out at theMurder Inc. recording studio, hoping for a big break.[4]
Ashanti was first noticed byIrv Gotti because of her vocal skills.[24] He asked her to pen hooks for his rap artists and to perform with them in duets. Ashanti provided the melodic response to their call. Ashanti was first featured as a background vocalist on rapperBig Pun's song "How We Roll". In the same year, Ashanti was featured on fellow labelmate Cadillac Tah's singles "Pov City Anthem" and "Just Like a Thug". She also appeared on the 2001The Fast and the Furious soundtrack as a featured artist on Vita's 2001hip hop remake ofMadonna's "Justify My Love" and on the solo track "When a Man Does Wrong". She was then featured onFat Joe's "What's Luv?" and Ja Rule's "Always on Time". "What's Luv?" and "Always on Time" were released simultaneously and became two of the biggest hit songs of 2002. Ashanti became the first woman to occupy the top two positions on the U.S.Billboard Hot 100 chart simultaneously when "Always on Time" and "What's Luv?" were at numbers one and two, respectively.
Following the success of her collaborations with Ja Rule and Fat Joe, Ashanti released her debut single, "Foolish", which contains asample of the 1983 song "Stay with Me" byDeBarge (also used byThe Notorious B.I.G. in his 1995 single "One More Chance", and byBig L in "MVP"). This is her biggest success to date, spending ten weeks atop theBillboard Hot 100. She became the second artist (afterThe Beatles) to have their first three chart entries in the top ten of the Hot 100 simultaneously. Ashanti's self-titled debut album,Ashanti, was released onIrv Gotti'sMurder Inc. record label in April 2002. It debuted at number one on the U.S.Billboard 200 albums chart. The album has been certifiedtriple platinum in the United States and sold six million copies worldwide.[5] Ashanti wrote the album's twelve tracks, most of which were written on the spot in the studio. Ashanti's follow-up singles, "Happy" and "Baby", were not as successful as her debut single but peaked inside the top ten and top twenty in the U.S., respectively. Ashanti's debut album earned her many awards, including eightBillboard Music Awards, twoAmerican Music Awards, and aGrammy Award in 2003 forBest Contemporary R&B Album. Ashanti was the first artist to winBest Contemporary R&B Album before the category was last awarded in 2011.[25] She was nominated as Best New Artist and "Foolish" was nominated in the Best Female R&B Vocal Performance category. She also received a Comet Award and two Soul Train Music Awards that same year.
Ashanti became the subject of controversy when it was announced that she would receive the Soul Train Aretha Franklin Award for "Entertainer of the Year". A high school student took offense and started an online petition against her, explaining toThe Seattle Times that she was too new to deserve the award. Nearly 30,000 people agreed with him, signing the petition.[26] Many said that established artists such asMary J. Blige andMissy "Misdemeanor" Elliott or critically acclaimed singers likeAlicia Keys andIndia Arie were more deserving of an award that carries the name of a musical legend. Despite the petition, the Soul Train committee andDon Cornelius stuck by their decision. Ashanti was applauded by her musical peers as she entered the Pasadena Civic Auditorium to accept her award and she was supported onstage byPatti LaBelle, who stated "she's a baby and we have to support our babies."[27][28]
Just before the release of her second album, Ashanti headlinedVH1 Divas Duets alongsideWhitney Houston,Chaka Khan,Beyoncé, andLisa Marie Presley. During the concert, she performed duets withthe Isley Brothers andStevie Wonder and participated in the all-star finale performance of Wonder's "Higher Ground."[29]
In July 2003, Ashanti released her second album,Chapter II, which debuted at number one on theBillboard 200, with first-week sales of 326,000 copies in the U.S. The album went platinum, selling over 1.5 a million copies in the U.S.[7]Chapter II's first single, "Rock wit U (Awww Baby)", became a hit, peaking at number two on theBillboard Hot 100. Its video, which showed Ashanti in a bikini frolicking on a beach and riding an elephant, was nominated for two 2003MTV Video Music Awards. A remix of the song contains interpolations ofMichael Jackson's "Rock with You". The second single, "Rain on Me", reached the number seven spot on the Hot 100 and number two on the Hot 100 R&B Songs chart.Chapter II was nominated for a 2004 Grammy Award for Best Contemporary R&B Album, and "Rock wit U (Awww Baby)" and "Rain on Me" were nominated in the categories of Best R&B Song and Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, respectively. In the "Rain on Me," mini-movie music video—directed byHype Williams and co-starringLarenz Tate—Ashanti portrays a troubled young woman in an abusive relationship. She received aLifetime Channel Achievement Award for her message speaking out against domestic violence.[30] That same year, she began dating rapperNelly.[31]
In November 2003, Ashanti released aChristmas album titledAshanti's Christmas. It contained 10 Christmas songs and was a modest commercial success and sold just around 100,000 units in the U.S.[citation needed] The album peaked at No. 160 in theBillboard charts.[32]
BeforeConcrete Rose was released, Ashanti did some major promotion for her single "Only U", when she premiered it at the2004 Vibe Music Awards. She featured on "Wonderful"—withJa Rule andR. Kelly—that year, which peaked at number five in the U.S. and at number one in the UK. In December 2004, Ashanti released her third studio album,Concrete Rose, the title of which took onTupac Shakur's pseudonym "The Rose That Grew from Concrete". The album debuted at number seven in the U.S., with first-week sales of 254,000 copies, and eventually became her third platinum-certified album. The first single, "Only U", reached number thirteen on theBillboard Hot 100 and became her biggest hit in the United Kingdom, peaking at number two. A second single, the ballad "Don't Let Them", garnered little chart success afterDef Jam refused to fund a music video due to Irv Gotti's legal troubles during hismoney laundering trial.[8] The single was released only in the U.S., where it failed to chart, and the UK, where it reached the lower end of the top forty. After the release ofConcrete Rose, Ashanti released the DVDAshanti: The Making of a Star, which was available only for a limited time. The deluxe DVD includes an exclusive photo and video shoot footage, music from the albumsAshanti,Chapter II andConcrete Rose, special concert footage, unreleased childhood school performances, and behind-the-scenes interviews with family, friends, and fans.
In 2005, Ashanti focused more on her acting career, making her feature film acting debut in the filmCoach Carter alongsideSamuel L. Jackson, as well as starring asDorothy Gale in themade-for-television filmThe Muppets' Wizard of Oz, which pulled in nearly 8 million viewers when it premiered. She sang "When I'm with You" for the film which was nominated for aPrimetime Emmy in the Outstanding Music and Lyrics category.[33] InCoach Carter, she played a pregnant teenager named Kyra who has to decide whether or not toabort her unborn child. The movie opened at number-one at the U.S. box office, eventually grossing $67 million domestically.[34] Later in 2005, Ashanti was invited toOprah Winfrey'sLegends Ball, which honored some of the most influential and legendary African American women of the twentieth century in the fields of art, entertainment, and civil rights. In December 2005, Ashanti released a remix album ofConcrete Rose titledCollectables by Ashanti. The album was an opportunity for her to fulfill her contract with Def Jam (and have the option of working with another label). It did not fare well on the charts.
In 2006, she starred in the teen comedyJohn Tucker Must Die, which opened and peaked at number three at the U.S. box office (competing withPirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest andMiami Vice) and grossed $68,818,076 worldwide.[35] In 2007, she played a supporting role in the action filmResident Evil: Extinction (2007).[11]
Her fourth studio album,The Declaration, was released on June 3, 2008,[36] and sold 86,000 units its first week of release, which were the lowest first-week sales for any of Ashanti's studio albums. In mid-2007,MTV News reported that the first single fromThe Declaration was "Switch",[37] which was produced byShy Carter and released digitally in the United States on July 24, 2007. It was later reported that "Switch" may not be included on the album's track listing, and that the first single would be "Hey Baby (After the Club)" it was released to radio and digital outlets on October 16. The song, which does not appear on the U.S. editions of the album, peaked at number eighty-seven on theBillboardHot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. "The Way That I Love You", was released to radio and digital outlets in January 2008, and was referred to as the "first single" in press material and media reports.[38][39][40][41]
It reached number two on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and number thirty-seven on theBillboard Hot 100, becoming Ashanti's first song to reach the top forty since "Only U" in 2004. "Body On Me" was recorded not only for Ashanti'sThe Declaration, but also for Nelly's fifth studio albumBrass Knuckles. The track is produced byAkon andGiorgio Tuinfort. It went to number one on Billboard's Hot Videoclip Tracks chart in its first week, becoming the first number-one single from Nelly's album."Good Good" was released to urban radio stations on July 16, 2008.[42] The song contains elements ofElton John's 1974 single "Bennie and the Jets", and has the same melody arrangement asMichael Jackson's "The Girl Is Mine". In July 2008, Ashanti was named an ambassador of tourism forNassau County,Long Island.
In May 2009,Irv Gotti announced that he was officially releasing Ashanti fromThe Inc. Records,[43] stating that "The relationship has run its course. The chemistry of what's needed — we're in two totally different places. You're talking to somebody that took her and shaped and molded her and put her out there for the world, and it blew up. We [hold the record] for the [fastest] selling debut by a female R&B artist — 503 [thousand]. We did it! My views and philosophies and her views and philosophies are not meeting up." Gotti also admitted that he and Ashanti have not spoken to each other in a long time. A representative for Ashanti did not respond. On September 24, 2009, Ashanti announced her fifth studio album would be released from her new label, Written Entertainment.
Ashanti headlined the cast ofThe Wiz in theNew York City CenterEncores! Summer Stars staging from June 12 to July 5, 2009.[44] Ashanti's role as Dorothy has since received mixed reviews from critics as most praised her vocals but was less pleased with her acting ability. BET and Entertainment Weekly both praised the singer's performance[45] as The New York Post and New York Times gave lukewarm reviews. Though the first night was sold out, some of the other shows were unable to follow its success.[46] On October 27, 2008, Ashanti took part inThe Yellow Brick Road Not Taken, a one night only concert to celebrate the fifth anniversary ofWicked, featuring songs written by Stephen Schwartz, that were cut from the show.
After a four-year hiatus, Ashanti released the song "Never Too Far Away", which was featured inMorgan Creek's filmDream House starringDaniel Craig,Rachel Weisz withNaomi Watts. The lead single from her fifth studio album, "The Woman You Love" featuring American rapperBusta Rhymes, was released online on December 15, 2011.[47] Ashanti teamed up withMeek Mill andFrench Montana for the second single "No One Greater", which was produced by7 Aurelius,Irv Gotti andChink Santana. In April 2013, she released another single called "Never Should Have",[48] which later won "Best Independent R&B/Soul Performance" at the 2013Soul Train Awards.[49] A music video for the track was also released.[50]
In November 2012, it was reported that she had landed her first series regular role in the seventh season ofArmy Wives, playing Latasha Montclair.[51] The series was canceled on September 24, 2013.[52] In the fall of 2013, she appeared in a guest spot onLaw & Order: Special Victims Unit alongsideClay Aiken andTaylor Hicks.[53] She also starred in theLifetime filmChristmas in the City which premiered on December 7, 2013.[54]
In August 2013, Ashanti announced her plans to once again work with Ja Rule, who'd been released from prison in July of that year following a six-year sentence stemming from a gun charge.[55] On January 8, 2014, she revealed the official cover art and release date forBraveheart, her fifth album, which was released on March 4, 2014.[56] In January 2014, Ashanti shot the video for the official first single fromBraveheart titled "I Got It" featuringRick Ross. The video was shot in Miami, Florida, and was directed by Eif Rivera.[57] In July, Ashanti announced that the second official single fromBraveHeart would be "Early in the Morning" featuringFrench Montana.[58] Upon release, the album garnered favorable reviews, withmusic critics describingBraveheart's sound as an "evolution ofR&B" and praising the themes of empowerment but criticizing the romantic clichés and lack of interesting moments on the album. On the charts,Braveheart opened at number ten in the U.S.Billboard 200, becoming Ashanti's fifth consecutive top-ten album, as well as her first Independent Albums chart-topper. It also debuted in the top thirty of theUK R&B Albums Chart and top-forty of theUK Indie Albums Chart.
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In 2015, she announced that she had worked on new music for her seventh album, with an unknown release date. Ashanti collaborated withMichelle Obama for her #Let'sMove campaign to spread awareness of drinking water with her new video and song "Let's Go" released in 2015.[59] In 2016, she collaborated on the song "Seven Day Love" included in the album "Inzombia" by Canadian singerBelly.[60] She has also worked with numerous artists, includingSia,Alicia Keys,John Legend,Queen Latifah,Usher andKelly Clarkson to interpret the songs of the Broadway musical "Hamilton" for the compilation "The Hamilton Mixtape".[61]
In 2017, Ashanti announced her seventh studio album, revealing it would be released in 2018. She denied this in June 2018, confirming the future release of an album in collaboration with rapperJa Rule.[62] Between 2017 and 2018 she returned to the music scene with several collaborations including the single "Say Less" withTy Dolla Sign, the track "The Road" byMachel Montano, and the song "Start This Shit Off Right" withMack Maine, from the album "Tha Carter V" byLil Wayne.[63]
Ashanti released the collaboration "Pretty Little Thing" withAfro B in August 2019.[64][65] She was also featured on the soundtrack of the filmStuck, which she produced.[66] In November 2019, Ashanti guest-starred as herself in two episodes of the third season ofThe CW'sDynastyreboot: "Mother, I'm At La Mirage" and "Something Desperate".[67]
In January 2021, Ashanti released her single "2:35 (I Want You)".[68] On March 10, 2022, Ashanti's single "Rock wit U (Awww Baby)" was heavily sampled for British rapperAitch's single "Baby".[69] In October 2022, Ashanti was featured onDiddy’s “Gotta Move On” remix which also featuresBryson Tiller andYung Miami.[70] In February 2024, she was featured onJermaine Dupri's single "This Lil' Game We Play" alongsideNelly andJuicy J.[71][72][73]
Ashanti has a lyricsoprano voice type.[74] Critics have referred to her voice as "pretty" and her soprano as "sultry" and "sweet but slight".[74][75] Jason Birchmeier ofAllMusic noted her reputation for using her "swooning voice" in duets withBig Pun,Fat Joe, andJa Rule.[76] As a young girl, Ashanti was influenced byElla Fitzgerald,Whitney Houston,Michael Jackson,Prince, andTupac Shakur, but she citesMary J. Blige as the main reason she wanted to pursue a singing career. Further musical influences includeJanet Jackson,Mariah Carey,Madonna,Smokey Robinson,Donna Summer, andBlue Magic.[77][78][79]
In 2003, Ashanti partnered with LidRock and theSan Francisco-basedFamily Violence Prevention Fund (FVPF) to raise awareness about the issue of domestic violence during National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and to distribute the "Rain on Me" mini-movie using LidRock's unique platform. Proceeds from the $5 mini-disc went towards helping to stop domestic violence. Ashanti also recorded a public service announcement that appeared in more than 4,000 film screens and reached millions of people.[80] Ashanti also gives back by raising money forsickle cell research and she is active in helping theMake-A-Wish Foundation stating, "I'll go and do just about anything for them."[81] In 2005, Ashanti helped by recording public service announcement and raising money for theSoutheast Asia tsunami disaster.[82] Later that year, she helped raise money for theHurricane Katrina victims and storm evacuees.[83]
In November 2009, Ashanti joined the crew of ABC'sExtreme Makeover: Home Edition. In the episode, which aired on January 24, 2010, the singer assisted in the rebuilding of the Powell Family home inBuffalo, New York. The efforts from the show expanded significantly to include not just the family home but the entire neighborhood surrounding it. In 2013, Ashanti featured on the 19-track compilation albumSongs for a Healthier America, a collaborative project by the Partnership for a Healthier America, whose honorary chair isMichelle Obama, and Hip Hop Public Health. Her song "Just Believe" also featured Artie Green, Gerry Gunn, Robbie Nova and Chauncey Hawkins. Additionally, she is affiliated with the Jumpstart reading program, the Tupperware Brand and the Boys and Girls Club of America.[84]
Ashanti datedNelly from 2003 to 2013 after meeting at the2003 Grammy Awards.[85] The two began dating again in 2023.[86] In December 2023, it was reported that the couple were expecting their first child together and had married on December 27, 2023.[87][88] In April 2024, Ashanti confirmed her pregnancy and the couple's engagement inEssence magazine.[89] On July 18, 2024, the couple welcomed their first child.[90] In 2025, she and Nelly began starring in their own reality series,Nelly & Ashanti: We Belong Together.[91]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Malcolm X | Student in Harlem Classroom | |
| 1993 | Who's the Man? | Kid No. 4 | |
| 1997 | Bouge! | Rudy | |
| 2004 | Bride and Prejudice | Herself | |
| 2005 | Coach Carter | Kyra | |
| The Muppets' Wizard of Oz | Dorothy Gale | TV movie | |
| 2006 | John Tucker Must Die | Heather | |
| 2007 | Resident Evil: Extinction | Betty | |
| 2013 | Christmas in the City | Teanna Musk | TV movie |
| 2014 | Mutant World | The Preacher | [92] |
| 2016 | Mothers and Daughters | Kelly | |
| 2017 | Stuck | Eve | [93] |
| 2019 | Winter Song | Clio | |
| 2021 | Honey Girls | Fancy G | |
| 2022 | A New Diva’s Christmas Carol | Aphrodite | TV movie |
| 2023 | The Plus One | Lizzie Anders | |
| 2025 | No Address | Violet |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Disneyland | Herself/Child Dancer | Episode: "Polly" |
| 2001 | Saturday Night Live | Herself | Episode: "John Goodman/Ja Rule" |
| 2002–05 | Top of the Pops | Herself | Recurring Guest |
| 2002 | The Saturday Show | Herself | Episode: "Episode #1.41" & "#1.54" |
| Diary | Herself | Episode: "Ashanti: Princess of Her Domain" | |
| Sabrina the Teenage Witch | Herself | Episode: "Call Me Crazy" | |
| American Dreams | Dionne Warwick | Episode: "Silent Night" | |
| 2003 | Punk'd | Herself | Episode: "Episode #2.4" |
| Intimate Portrait | Herself | Episode: "Ashanti" | |
| Buffy the Vampire Slayer | Lissa | Episode: "First Date" | |
| The Proud Family | Randi (voice) | Episode: "It Takes a Thief" | |
| 2004 | Driven | Herself | Episode: "Episode #3.1" |
| Style Star | Herself | Episode: "Ashanti" | |
| 2005 | Las Vegas | Herself | Episode: "Magic Carpet Fred" |
| 2006 | TV Land's Top Ten | Herself | Episode: "Top Ten Musical Moments" |
| Access Granted | Herself | Episode: "2Pac ft. T.I. & Ashanti 'Pac's Life'" | |
| 2007 | HypaSpace | Herself | Episode: "Episode #6.186" |
| 2009 | Access Granted | Herself | Episode: "Plies Feat. Ashanti: Want It, Need It" |
| 2010 | The Biggest Loser | Herself | Episode: "Episode #9.16" |
| 2013 | The Chew | Herself | Episode: "Camp Chew" |
| Army Wives | Latasha Montclair | Main Cast: Season 7 | |
| Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Herself | Episode: "Dissonant Voices" | |
| 2014 | The View | Herself/Guest Co-Host | Episode: "Episode #18.43" & "#18.62" |
| 2015 | The Meredith Vieira Show | Herself/Panelist | Episode: "Episode #1.63" |
| Unforgettable | Stella | Episode: "Behind the Beat" | |
| 2016 | The Real | Herself/Guest Co-Host | Recurring Guest Co-Host: Season 3 |
| 2018 | Amazingness | Herself | Episode: "Episode #1.8" |
| RuPaul's Drag Race | Herself/Guest Judge | Episode: "Evil Twins" | |
| Steve | Herself/Panelist | Episode: "Episode #1.100" & "#1.159" | |
| Feed Me TV | Herself | Episode: "Ashanti Digs In" | |
| 2019 | Unsung | Herself | Episode: "Lloyd" |
| Dynasty | Herself | Episode: "Mother? I'm at La Mirage" | |
| 2020 | To Tell the Truth | Herself/Panelist | Episode: "Ashanti, Gary Cole, Michael Ealy, Sherri Shepherd" |
| Love & Listings | Herself | Recurring Cast: Season 2 | |
| 2021 | The $100,000 Pyramid | Herself/Celebrity Player | Episode: "Ana Gasteyer vs. Luke Kirby and Ashanti vs. Clay Aiken" |
| 2022 | I Can See Your Voice | Herself | Episode: "Episode #2.4" |
| Supreme Team | Herself | Episode: "Truth & Consequences" | |
| 2025 | Nelly & Ashanti: We Belong Together | Herself | Main Cast |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | The Wiz | Dorothy |
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