Ashanti's no overnight success story. Before signing with The Inc Records (also label to Ja Rule), Ashanti struggled for nearly 10 years to land a recording deal. Watch her tell her story. Plus, find out her other career interests. Here's a hint: It involves blood and guts:
While Ashanti is a bona fide solo artist in her own right, she made her video debut in 2001 when appearing on songs with Ja Rule and Fat Joe. Check out some of her standout collabs below:
This hit from Ja Rule's Pain Is Love album put Ashanti on the map:
