Ashanti, 1980
Actors · October 13, 1980
Ashanti
★ HOW OLD IS ASHANTI?
Ashanti is 45 years old, born October 13, 1980 in United States · Libra.
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★ LEDE
About
Ashanti made history in 2002 by becoming the first female artist to occupy the top two Billboard Hot 100 positions simultaneously, with "Always on Time" (featuring Ja Rule) and her debut single "Foolish". Born October 13, 1980, in the US, she was discovered as a teenager by producer Irv Gotti and signed to Murder Inc. Records. Her eponymous debut album topped the Billboard 200, earned triple platinum certification, and won Best Contemporary R&B Album at the 45th Annual Grammy Awards. A Libra born in the Year of the Monkey, Ashanti balanced chart dominance with acting roles in *Coach Carter* and *Resident Evil: Extinction*.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Ashanti Shequoiya Douglas entered the music industry as a teenager after being discovered by record producer Irv Gotti, signing with his label Murder Inc. Records—an imprint of Def Jam Recordings—in 2002. That same year, she appeared as a guest artist on Fat Joe's "What's Luv?" (peaking at number two on the Billboard Hot 100) and Ja Rule's "Always on Time" (number one), establishing herself as a chart force. Her 2002 debut single "Foolish" made her the first female artist to hold the top two Billboard Hot 100 positions simultaneously. The track led her self-titled debut album, which debuted atop the Billboard 200, achieved triple platinum certification from the RIAA, and won Best Contemporary R&B Album at the 45th Annual Grammy Awards. Subsequent singles "Happy" and "Baby" charted in the Billboard Hot 100 top 40, while she co-wrote and provided background vocals for Jennifer Lopez's "Ain't It Funny (Murder Remix)". Her second album, *Chapter II* (2003), peaked at the Billboard 200 and earned platinum certification, generating two major singles—"Rock wit U (Awww Baby)" (number two) and "Rain on Me" (number seven). A Christmas album followed that year before her fourth effort, *Concrete Rose* (2004), debuted at number seven on the Billboard 200; its lead single "Only U" became her most successful UK chart entry at number two. Later albums *The Declaration* (2008) and the independently released *Braveheart* (2014) continued her output. Worldwide, she has sold nearly 30 million records. Born October 13, 1980, in the US, Ashanti is a Libra whose Life Path number 5 reflects her restless creativity and adaptability. As a singer and songwriter, she performs across multiple genres while maintaining a multifaceted entertainment career. Her acting credits include *Coach Carter* (2005), the TV special *The Muppets' Wizard of Oz* (2005, which drew nearly eight million viewers), *John Tucker Must Die* (2006), and *Resident Evil: Extinction* (2007).
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Ashanti was discovered as a teenager by record producer Irv Gotti before signing to Murder Inc. Records, an imprint of Def Jam Recordings, in 2002. No detailed pre-fame biography is available in documented sources.
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Trivia
- In 2002, Ashanti held the top two positions on the Billboard Hot 100 simultaneously with "Always on Time" (featuring Ja Rule) at number one and her debut single "Foolish" at number two—a historic first for a female artist.
- Her debut album won Best Contemporary R&B Album at the 45th Annual Grammy Awards and achieved triple platinum certification from the RIAA.
- "Only U" from her 2004 album *Concrete Rose* became her most successful song in the UK, peaking at number two on the UK Singles Chart.
- *The Muppets' Wizard of Oz* TV special (2005), in which she starred, attracted nearly eight million viewers.
- Ashanti has sold nearly 30 million records worldwide across her career.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Free Spirit
Restless and adventurous. Ashanti reinvent often: new sounds, new platforms, new cities. Expect career pivots over decades.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 5 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Seol In-ahRat · 1996
- Rae Lil BlackRat · 1996
- Yung GravyRat · 1996
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade PettyjohnDragon · 2000
CHALLENGING
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
- Dylan Wang
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Ashanti?
- Ashanti is 45 years old (born October 13, 1980).
- When is Ashanti's birthday?
- Ashanti was born on October 13, 1980.
- What is Ashanti's zodiac sign?
- Ashanti is a Libra, born October 13, 1980.
- What is Ashanti's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Ashanti was born in 1980, the year of the Metal Monkey.
- Where is Ashanti from?
- Ashanti is from United States.
- What does Ashanti do?
- Ashanti is a actor.
- Is Ashanti still alive?
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