Ashanti & Co. Do R&B Live

Apr 23 | by Natasha

Ashanti performed at R&B Live last night in NY with Lloyd and Ryan Leslie. And lots of folks were in the mix:

Gayle King was there and Ashanti looked fab in that dress and Louboutins. I loved the whole look this time around.

Hot makeup too. Too bad her man Nelly wasn't there in the mix though. More pics when you read the rest...

She posed with SoBe drinks founder Kevin McGovern.

Ryan Leslie hit the stage.

And posed with up and coming R&B chick Gritz.

Alesha Renee looked like bronzed fabulousness.

Lloyd performed.

And he kicked it with the Gotti brothers repping the Inc of course. Speaking of that, YBF sources on the scene. And I hear that Ashanti and Irv barely said a word to each other. But she did give her obligatory shout out to The Inc.

VIBE Editor-in-Chief Danyel Smith was there.

So were Erik Nicks and Shanti Das of First Class Ent.

Flo Rida made an appearance.

So did Anthony Anderson.

Stephen Hill and Sylvia Rhone kicked it.

Erik and Q-Tip kicked it.

And so did Angie Martinez and Sylvia. Fun times.

Photog: Stephen Knight

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Am I the only one who

Am I the only one who absolutely HATED Ashanti's look? It's so harsh and....all over the damn place! The shoes take away fromt he dress, which take away from the jewels which take away fromt he make-up, which takes away from the hair. I didn't know what to look at! Geesh! I got a case of vertigo! Too many textures and patterns. I've seen her look better.

by Grit n' Pearls Girl
8:55 pm - Apr 23, '08

[quote

[quote comment="75656"]Ashanti shouldn't speak to Irv. He played her on the Wendy Williams show.[/quote] ooh gurl he sho did and i took offense for ashanti and as a woman and as her fan, for nelly cuz that's his girl-i was all around pissed, lol...that was so slutty how he did that her w/his fat sloppy ass.[/quote] She played herself for messing with his old, married a$$. And Nelly's no saint. Besides, I'm sure he knew what he was getting himself into, so need to feel bad for either of them. You get bit by those fleas when you lay with dogs, just like everybody's "Big Mama" used to say.

by stillIrise
8:56 pm - Apr 23, '08

The red lipstick is a little

The red lipstick is a little too bright, but she still looks nice here.

by Music Junkie
8:59 pm - Apr 23, '08

[quote comment="75853"]Dang

[quote comment="75853"]Dang so many ashanti haters that girl looks great I wonder what half of yall look like. GO SHAN!!!! Haters do nothing but motivate her more and for whomever commented on her and nelly they are doing just fine still going strong[/quote] I agree with you 100%! Ashanti's style is classic in this photo and she looks beautiful. I like her dress,hair,and makeup...I also want to let the record reflect,"I AM NOT A STAN"..."JUST A TRUE FAN"!! Let it marinate!!!!

by Cha Cha
5:56 pm - Apr 24, '08

I guess its another one of

I guess its another one of those twilight zone days adays for me. Everyone is seeing the exact of opposite of what I'm looking at. Am I the onliest one who thinks Ashanti got a hold of Beyonce's donation to the thrift store from like....2001? The makeup? That ruby red lipstick? Yall trying to tell me that hair aint "Sasha" all day long?? Whatev... She's to cute for that mess. Get it together Ashanti. That look makes her look old as hell.

by Sahra
9:35 pm - Apr 24, '08

[quote comment="75514"]Okay

[quote comment="75514"]Okay Ashanti...you KILLED it boo! Makeup, flawless. Dress, so hot! Shoes...shuttin' it down. But can we all pause for a minute to address the right wrist!!! Ah, iced the h*ll out! This is the absolute best I've seen her look in a minute. Way to step your game up. She's ready to play with the big dogs now.[/quote] ditto!

by keki
4:29 am - Apr 24, '08

Were u at the same show I was

Were u at the same show I was at?!?!? Ashanti sounded HORRIBLE. More than half the crowd left b4 and DURING her performance. No one was giving it up like that for her. The crowd barely acknowledged her. She looked cute, but U must work for her label or somethin. Stop misleading the people!

by Smoke
12:52 am - Apr 24, '08

[quote

[quote comment="75538"]Ashanti is KILLING IT! I haven't seen her look this fab in a minute. Hot dress. Great make. The shoes, lawd, the shoes! Yes ma'm. But can we pause for just a moment to addresses her right wrist?!! Iced the h*ll out! Okay boo! We see you stepping your game up and trying to keep up with the big dogs. Now, if can just get that stage presence together...Nonetheless, this is a great look![/quote] agree!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by keki
4:32 am - Apr 24, '08

Ashanti rocked it her dress

Ashanti rocked it her dress and shoes were on point...she sounded great FLORIDA IS HELLA FINE IN PERSON and tall free was there and she looked great she was very nice to me and my friends Irv and Ashanti said like two words to one another and from a distance...now I see why Nelly wasn't there b/c shit prolly would've popped off Ryan leslie needs to give it up b/c I wasn't really feeling him he is the male version of Cassie!!!!!!

by HOTSTUFF
9:37 pm - Apr 24, '08

[Were u at the same show I

[Were u at the same show I was at?!?!? Ashanti sounded HORRIBLE. More than half the crowd left b4 and DURING her performance. No one was giving it up like that for her. The crowd barely acknowledged her. She looked cute, but U must work for her label or somethin. Stop misleading the people! Gritz is a Beast, but needs a better name. Now SHE can SANG! I have to tell you ASHANTI KILLED "The Way That I Love You". She sounded amazing, (who knew). The show started with newcomer SWAY (Female singer) sounds/looks like Mya (a bit too skinny for my test), but was cool. Then VOCALIST Gritz (ghetto name) but girl can SANG..be on the look out for her. Then Ryan Leslie hit the stage, DID HIS THING THING and at one point (spun around that stage like a lil tazmanian devil). The place went bananas when Diamond Girl came on. Then LLoyd hit the stage (seemed/sounded Wierd). I believe he noticed the no connection and felt the need to mention that it was his first time ever performing with a band, so it was understandable. Still felt short in delivering. There was no REAL connection with the audience. Then Ms. Ashanti hits the stage. The DJ announcing her mention that she has a total of 14 hits (and they went through a bunch of them) before she walked on stage. Then she joined in on the hits and gave snippets of all, but performed "The Way That I Love You" all the way and once again she KILLED IT... Go on Ashanti and to the doubters out there, lets give "Declaration" a chance. It may impress you. Rememeber, you have danced/grooved/had fun with Ashanti hits, so you never know lol. Happy FAB Humpday[/quote]

by Smoke
12:55 am - Apr 24, '08

totally agree!

by keki
4:42 am - Apr 24, '08

Pookie thank you for what

Pookie thank you for what seems to be an unbiased review... I'm looking forward to Ashanti dropping on June 3rd and now you got me anticipating some new talent "Gritz"..horrible name but I won't hold that against her.

by rnblover
7:22 pm - Apr 23, '08

with just c.........damn the

with just c.........damn the quote.

by keki
4:44 am - Apr 24, '08

I get the feelin' Nelly is no

I get the feelin' Nelly is no longer Ashanti's man... she should have knnown better anyways. He had a HOE STROLL GALOR poppin' off @ Houston nightclub Hush.... everyone knows what he's about! Not lovin' Ashanti's copious weave, but its nice to see her not lookin fresh from Forever21.

by b.SophiaLoren
7:21 pm - Apr 23, '08

Ashanti's shoes are fabulous.

Ashanti's shoes are fabulous. The make up is much for everyday, but it works for stage. She looks great.

by Martinique_fr
9:19 pm - Apr 23, '08

What in the sam hell was

What in the sam hell was Gayle doing there? She's was the oldest chick in that spot. It must have been uncomfortable for Ashanti to have Irv in the audience. There's no telling what he was whispering to his boys while she was singing.

by Mee
6:27 pm - Apr 23, '08

I think Ashanti is really

I think Ashanti is really stepping her game up. I can honestly say she looks nice this time around. Not like a wanna be Beyonce.

by jewelz
6:27 pm - Apr 23, '08

IS IT ME OR DOES ANGIE

IS IT ME OR DOES ANGIE MARTINEZ STILL LOOK GREAT EVERY PICTURE I SEE HER IN SHE LOOKS FAB FLASHBACKS OF HIGH SCHOOL DAYS LISTENING TO HER ON HOT 97 AFTER SCHOOL.

by shayshaynyc
6:28 pm - Apr 23, '08

"gritz" may be she can sing

"gritz" may be she can sing but the name is stupid ass sh!t.

by T
6:29 pm - Apr 23, '08

I have to tell you ASHANTI

I have to tell you ASHANTI KILLED "The Way That I Love You". She sounded amazing, (who knew). The show started with newcomer SWAY (Female singer) sounds/looks like Mya (a bit too skinny for my test), but was cool. Then VOCALIST Gritz (ghetto name) but girl can SANG..be on the look out for her. Then Ryan Leslie hit the stage, DID HIS THING THING and at one point (spun around that stage like a lil tazmanian devil). The place went bananas when Diamond Girl came on. Then LLoyd hit the stage (seemed/sounded Wierd). I believe he noticed the no connection and felt the need to mention that it was his first time ever performing with a band, so it was understandable. Still felt short in delivering. There was no REAL connection with the audience. Then Ms. Ashanti hits the stage. The DJ announcing her mention that she has a total of 14 hits (and they went through a bunch of them) before she walked on stage. Then she joined in on the hits and gave snippets of all, but performed "The Way That I Love You" all the way and once again she KILLED IT... Go on Ashanti and to the doubters out there, lets give "Declaration" a chance. It may impress you. Rememeber, you have danced/grooved/had fun with Ashanti hits, so you never know lol. Happy FAB Humpday

by pookie
6:29 pm - Apr 23, '08

YEA CUTE EYE SHADOW BUT WRONG

YEA CUTE EYE SHADOW BUT WRONG SHADE OF FOUNCATION SHE IS DARKER THEN THAT

by j
1:35 am - Apr 24, '08

Ashanti looks good, but her

Ashanti looks good, but her package doesn't match what little talent she has...I'm sorry, her album cover looks like a mix between Beyonce and Mariah...

by camilla
6:31 pm - Apr 23, '08

FOUNDATION

by j
1:35 am - Apr 24, '08

um I love ashanti's current

um I love ashanti's current "hit" but she look like she's got to use the bathroom on pics 1 and 4 much like her album cover. the pose is awful. the song is hot tho and the leading man (tyler perry play dude) is soooooooooooo fine

by Jeremy's girl
6:31 pm - Apr 23, '08

Okay Ashanti...you KILLED it

Okay Ashanti...you KILLED it boo! Makeup, flawless. Dress, so hot! Shoes...shuttin' it down. But can we all pause for a minute to address the right wrist!!! Ah, iced the h*ll out! This is the absolute best I've seen her look in a minute. Way to step your game up. She's ready to play with the big dogs now.

by Just C
6:34 pm - Apr 23, '08

I am feeling Ashanti's dress!

I am feeling Ashanti's dress! She looks fantabulous!!! Can't wait to add her new album to my collection, so far I've liked all 3 of the songs that I've heard. Her live performances have improved too

by Lola AM
6:35 pm - Apr 23, '08

I'm sorry...I thought it was

I'm sorry...I thought it was released that Ashanti and Nelly had broken up...am I buggin?? Also, since when is Danyel Smith former editor of Vibe?? Lastly, I def agree that Ashanti's makeup is too much. Pick a red lip or dramatic eye boo, both is a no no.

by Nikki
5:07 am - Apr 24, '08

Gayle, what's up? I mean why

Gayle, what's up? I mean why do you insist on coming out the house looking like this? It's like your trying to hard to convince us that O ain't taking care of you. Girl, we know. I gotta give it up to Ashanti, even though this girl hasn't sold many albums in the last couple of years, she keeps putting herself out there. That's dedication. I see Gotti done put the weight back on, neck is straight gone now. Flo Rida look like a praying mantis in the face. Anthony Anderson looks healthy, so does QTip. The rest blah

by J's Lady
6:36 pm - Apr 23, '08

Ashanti looks good.

by Tapdance
9:34 pm - Apr 23, '08

Danyel Smith!? Oakland in the

Danyel Smith!? Oakland in the house! Love Ashanti, cute cocktail dress she had on...was that Lloyd w/the Gottis? LOL at "Gritz"...I love me some cheese grits, don't know if that would be my stage name though but to each there own.

by kaykay
6:39 pm - Apr 23, '08

Ashanti lookes BEAUTIFUL!

Ashanti lookes BEAUTIFUL! She did GREAT. Can't wait for the album

by melvin
5:16 am - Apr 24, '08

Ok, I must have been under a

Ok, I must have been under a rock for the past several years, but why is their tension between Ashanti and Irv?

by T!
6:40 pm - Apr 23, '08

Ashanti's makeup looks a hot

Ashanti's makeup looks a hot mess to me. It looks like a colorblock design gone all wrong. She has entirely too much make-up on. I wish she could have at least blended the shadows. I am just not feeling it at all. She looks like a clown. Don't like the dress either. The shoes are the business though! Those I like. And ummm....why does she have makeup on her chest. Overdone.

by PerfectlyMe
9:35 pm - Apr 23, '08

Ashanti looks Hot in that

Ashanti looks Hot in that dress so does Alesha Renee Big Ups to Angie Martinez and that chick Sylvia Rhone they look hot themselves

by THE ONE
6:40 pm - Apr 23, '08

I was also there last night

I was also there last night and Ashanti did indeed sound wonderful which shocked the hell outta me.. newcomer Gritz STOLE THE SHOW. And Ryan Leslie did this 30 second spin that had the whole venue in an uproar. Miss Sylvia Rhone was dancing in tables with her drunk ass and Lloyd sounded like a lil girl. There was tons of celebs in there. And FREE was not one of them but she sure acted like she was one. Overall, the event was pure fabulousness. Lots of beautiful black successful folks and lots of reeeeeeally good food. It was a bit crowded for my taste but enjoyable non-the-less.... Tonight ill be at Terrence J bday party. That should certainly produce some foolywang material

by BDarling
9:36 pm - Apr 23, '08

So what's the real deal with

So what's the real deal with Nelly and Ashanti they haven't been seen together for awhilr now. He's been photoed with Palow more and more lately. I know like hell "Party People" aint jumping off like that.

by aisha
6:41 pm - Apr 23, '08

I'm sorry, but Ashanti's

I'm sorry, but Ashanti's makeup is terrible! How can you wear a dramatic eye AND red lipstick?! Not to mention the fact that matching your makeup to your outfit completely is a big NO NO!!!!!!

by Danni
6:41 pm - Apr 23, '08

Ashanti's new cd "The

Ashanti's new cd "The Declaration" in stores June 3rd. Can't wait.

by fan
9:38 pm - Apr 23, '08

Nice Rundown Pookie...glad to

Nice Rundown Pookie...glad to hear my boo Ashanti's performing better :) "See my days are cool without you..."

by kaykay
6:41 pm - Apr 23, '08

Can we please start a

Can we please start a petition to kick Rocsi's annoying behind off 106 and replace her with Alesha Renee??? She looked fab. Love Ashanti's dress...that's all. Love Ryan Leslie! He is one of the most talented producers/writers out there. I've been listening to his stuff for years, can't wait til the album comes out. Flo Rida, go home and take Gayle with you.

by Ajo Tha Celeb
9:39 pm - Apr 23, '08

Is it just me or do a lot of

Is it just me or do a lot of these folks look like they been doin a lot of PUFF PUFF, PASS PASSIN????

by GAPEACH
6:42 pm - Apr 23, '08

STRAIGHT OUTTA

STRAIGHT OUTTA NIGERIA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ASHANTI'S MAKE UP IS TERRIBLE..HOT DAMN, PLUS SHE AINT GOT NO TALENT TO SPEAK OFF.....HER MAN'S FINE AS HELL THOUGH.....

by UCHENNA
6:45 pm - Apr 23, '08

Ashanti looks great. I hope

Ashanti looks great. I hope she finally gets the chance to get her shine on again. "The way that I love you" is tight! Might go to cop the album.

by MzTrici
6:45 pm - Apr 23, '08

[quote comment="75526"]Is it

[quote comment="75526"]Is it just me or do a lot of these folks look like they been doin a lot of PUFF PUFF, PASS PASSIN????[/quote] Ah, now that you mention it...yes! LOL

by Just C
6:46 pm - Apr 23, '08

As for Irv Gotti…two words

As for Irv Gotti…two words GROW UP!! Irv’s out there actin’ like a little girl…going on radio & talk shows LYING (that’s right I said it, it needed 2b said) about ish, tryin to put down an artist who made the best decision for her and her career. Please for the record, if YOU goin’ act like a criminal then BE a criminal just don’t expect me to roll with that ish cause straight up I ain’t with it. She did the right thing, now his azz needs to either accept it or move on and stop blockin’.

by CanWeTalk
1:51 am - Apr 24, '08

WE LOVE YOU BARACK

WE LOVE YOU BARACK :-) BARACK THE VOTE :-P

by THE ONE
6:46 pm - Apr 23, '08

omg q-tip is foine!!!

by sami
4:47 pm - Apr 25, '08

Irv Gotti's fat ass, reminds

Irv Gotti's fat ass, reminds me of an incestuous uncle :( Maybe he's Ray J's fat ass slimy uncle, they both seem to be on the same page. For the way that Irv snickered like a little girl on the Wendy Williams show when asked if he had ever slept with Ashanti, causes me to side with Ashanti, and support her musical efforts more than I ever did before. Big up's to Ashanti!!

by Alexis
6:47 pm - Apr 23, '08

[quote comment="75506"]What

[quote comment="75506"]What in the sam hell was Gayle doing there? She's was the oldest chick in that spot. [/quote] That is truly a head scratcher - I'm trying to come up with a connection. Ummm, nope! And Ashanti's eye makeup is hot! But y'all are right. You play up your eyes or your mouth - not BOTH!! Otherwise you come off looking like a blow-up doll :(

by SweetDiva
6:49 pm - Apr 23, '08

Ashanti is KILLING IT! I

Ashanti is KILLING IT! I haven't seen her look this fab in a minute. Hot dress. Great make. The shoes, lawd, the shoes! Yes ma'm. But can we pause for just a moment to addresses her right wrist?!! Iced the h*ll out! Okay boo! We see you stepping your game up and trying to keep up with the big dogs. Now, if can just get that stage presence together...Nonetheless, this is a great look!

by Just C
6:50 pm - Apr 23, '08