Biography:

Birth name
Ashanti Shequoiya Douglas


Height
5' 3" (1.60 m)

Trivia
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