Who is Ashanti? Juicy details about James Harden’s girlfriend

Ashanti Biography

James Harden could be the most real MVP in the history of the NBA. The man’s love exploits span over a decade, and he’s brought more than one pretty woman back home. In this article, we’ll be looking at Ashanti, the lady he’s been linked with recently.

Biography of an R&B star

Ashanti Shequoiya Douglas was born on October 13, 1980, in Glen Cove, New York, the USA. Ashanti’s father, Ken-Kaide Thomas Douglas, is a singer, whilst her mother, Tina Douglas, used to be a dance teacher. Both her parents are African-American. Named after the Ashanti Empire in Ghana, this lady has a younger sister named Kenashia Douglas. 

Ashanti’s career

This veteran singer’s career began after her mum discovered the talent that she was. Ashanti was twelve years old then. Thanks to her mum’s encouraging words, this star began performing in local talent shows and small festivals. Despite her talent, she didn’t find success as a singer initially. Everything changed in 2002.

Ashanti’s deal with Murder Inc.

Signing with the record label company in 2001 was what changed Ashanti’s fortunes. Discovered by Irv Gotti, the young girl began penning hooks for his rappers and performed with them in duets. Featuring in two songs (Fat Joe’s “What’s Luv?” and Ja Rule’s “Always on Time”) that would go on to become the biggest hits of the year in 2002 meant she got her opportunity to record her first single (“Foolish”) with Murder. The song spent ten weeks at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 and on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, becoming Ashanti’s second number one and third top ten on both charts. The world noticed her talent, and things took off.

How and when did Ashanti begin dating James Harden?

Ashanti was friends with James long before they began dating. They holidayed in Las Vegas and enjoyed each others company back in 2016. But it was nothing serious, and no one batted an eyelid. However, this couple made the news two years later when Ashanti hung out with the basketball player’s family during a game. The star even brought her flowers. Everything pointed to the fact that they were in a relationship. The duo neither confirmed nor denied the rumours. Given James Harden’s dating past, fans were sceptical. Three years after this, Ashanti and James Harden were still spending considerable time together. We think that the man has finally found his match in Ashanti.

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Ashanti’s Dating History

Whilst James is the man in her life now, this R&B singer has had several other boyfriends in the past. Irv Gotti was her first high profile mate. Ashanti has also been romantically involved with Nelly, Chink Santana, DeSean Jackson, Darnell Dockett, Nas, and Joyner Lucas. A few rumours were going around earlier this year when people alleged that she was dating rapper Flo Rida. However, Ashanti called him her brother and put an end to the stories.

A few facts about Ashanti

This singer is a well-known philanthropist. She feels strongly about domestic violence and has partnered with charities that fight the issue in the past. Ashanti has also featured in flicks, with her first appearance being an uncredited role in Malcolm X in 1992. She has acted in several films since and has made television appearances too. Ashanti has been nominated for 89 awards in her career and won 35 of them.

Who is Ashanti as a person?

This Grammy winner of 2003 is a self-made gal. Ashanti didn’t get what she wanted in life initially. She worked hard and marketed herself to the right people so that she could prove her worth to the world. As a person who has achieved it all and has a bank balance to prove for it, Ashanti focuses a lot on her personal life these days. We heard that the lady is eager to start a family now. Ashanti Shequoiya Douglas may have got it all. But has she really?

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