Young, Black, and Fabulous :: I Don’t Have To Make This Ish Up.: Ashanti & Co. Do R&B Live

  • Posted on Apr 23, 2008 by Natasha

    Ashanti & Co. Do R&B Live

    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

    115 Comments »

    1. BellaY

      On Apr 23, 2008 at 11:18 am | Reply | Quote

      Looks like it was a fun time had by all!!

    2. LiyahPearl

      On Apr 23, 2008 at 11:19 am | Reply | Quote

      I’m one of the first

    3. stillIrise

      On Apr 23, 2008 at 11:19 am | Reply | Quote

      Am I first? Are Ashanti’s 15 minutes almost up?

    4. lachica1

      On Apr 23, 2008 at 11:21 am | Reply | Quote

      Flo-Rida and those ugly ass chains…ugh!!!

    5. SexySlimme2009

      On Apr 23, 2008 at 11:21 am | Reply | Quote

      I was Ashanti’s song was like her 1st cd. Them songs were banging!!

    6. SexySlimme2009

      On Apr 23, 2008 at 11:21 am | Reply | Quote

      I wish Ashanti’s song was like her 1st cd. Them songs were banging!!

    7. Mee

      On Apr 23, 2008 at 11:27 am | Reply | Quote

      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.

    8. jewelz

      On Apr 23, 2008 at 11:27 am | Reply | Quote

      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.

    9. shayshaynyc

      On Apr 23, 2008 at 11:28 am | Reply | Quote

      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.

    10. T

      On Apr 23, 2008 at 11:29 am | Reply | Quote

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

    11. pookie

      On Apr 23, 2008 at 11:29 am | Reply | Quote

      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

    12. camilla

      On Apr 23, 2008 at 11:31 am | Reply | Quote

      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…

    13. Jeremy's girl

      On Apr 23, 2008 at 11:31 am | Reply | Quote

      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

    14. Just C

      On Apr 23, 2008 at 11:34 am | Reply | Quote

      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.

    15. Lola AM

      On Apr 23, 2008 at 11:35 am | Reply | Quote

      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

    16. J's Lady

      On Apr 23, 2008 at 11:36 am | Reply | Quote

      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

    17. kaykay

      On Apr 23, 2008 at 11:39 am | Reply | Quote

      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.

    18. T!

      On Apr 23, 2008 at 11:40 am | Reply | Quote

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

    19. THE ONE

      On Apr 23, 2008 at 11:40 am | Reply | Quote

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

    20. aisha

      On Apr 23, 2008 at 11:41 am | Reply | Quote

      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.

    21. Danni

      On Apr 23, 2008 at 11:41 am | Reply | Quote

      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!!!!!!

    22. kaykay

      On Apr 23, 2008 at 11:41 am | Reply | Quote

      Nice Rundown Pookie…glad to hear my boo Ashanti’s performing better :) “See my days are cool without you…”

    23. GAPEACH

      On Apr 23, 2008 at 11:42 am | Reply | Quote

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

    24. UCHENNA

      On Apr 23, 2008 at 11:45 am | Reply | Quote

      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…..

    25. MzTrici

      On Apr 23, 2008 at 11:45 am | Reply | Quote

      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.

    26. Just C

      On Apr 23, 2008 at 11:46 am | Reply | Quote

      GAPEACH wrote:

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

      Ah, now that you mention it…yes! LOL

    27. THE ONE

      On Apr 23, 2008 at 11:46 am | Reply | Quote

      WE LOVE YOU BARACK :-)

      BARACK THE VOTE :-P

    28. Alexis

      On Apr 23, 2008 at 11:47 am | Reply | Quote

      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!!

    29. SweetDiva

      On Apr 23, 2008 at 11:49 am | Reply | Quote

      Mee wrote:

      What in the sam hell was Gayle doing there? She’s was the oldest chick in that spot.

      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 :(

    30. Just C

      On Apr 23, 2008 at 11:50 am | Reply | Quote

      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!

    31. THE ONE

      On Apr 23, 2008 at 11:51 am | Reply | Quote

      Danni wrote:

      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!!!!!!

      Ashanti makeup is all that…the dress is nice I really digging those bangles though…

    32. Anonymiss

      On Apr 23, 2008 at 11:57 am | Reply | Quote

      Danyel been smoking?

    33. Anitri

      On Apr 23, 2008 at 11:57 am | Reply | Quote

      Ashanti rocking that dress and her make-up is tight as hell…YOU GO, HUNNI!!!

    34. Country Elegance

      On Apr 23, 2008 at 11:57 am | Reply | Quote

      Ashanti is a cute girl but something is off to me on her pictures. One she has to much hair and second that dang red lipstick! Plus she tries to hard in her photos. I do like her new song I just hope that the rest is rocking cause I still have Concrete Rose I’m going to throw at her AZZ when I see her for making me waste my money..LOL..

    35. Em

      On Apr 23, 2008 at 12:00 pm | Reply | Quote

      So Ashanti’s been taking singing lessons then? She sounds like a cat being strangled to me. I think her makeup is awful and she needs to work out. That dress was not the business on her. Sorry!

      Alesha Renee looks good tho! :o)

    36. tash

      On Apr 23, 2008 at 12:03 pm | Reply | Quote

      @ the one——Thank you so mucj; her make-up is horrible and its defintley a no no too have lips and eyes both dramatic. It is either one or the other and the shadow isn’t blended

    37. Mila T

      On Apr 23, 2008 at 12:03 pm | Reply | Quote

      i think Ashanti’s career is over… I hate the make up and dress.. sorry I’m REALLY not a hater but i think Ashanti is crustier than my grandmas vajayjay

    38. T

      On Apr 23, 2008 at 12:07 pm | Reply | Quote

      “Ashanti looked fab in that dress and Louboutins. I loved the whole look this time around.”

      - Are you kidding?!?! Ashanti looks a MESS! She looks overdone, the hair, the make up, the dress and the shoes…TOO MUCH!!!! Yet another who’s trying to hard!

    39. Super Awesome

      On Apr 23, 2008 at 12:08 pm | Reply | Quote

      i like gritz i think she’s cute!

    40. Dominique=[♥]

      On Apr 23, 2008 at 12:09 pm | Reply | Quote

      Ashanti’s Make-up is really pretty!

    41. HELLO?

      On Apr 23, 2008 at 12:09 pm | Reply | Quote

      GAPEACH wrote:

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

      LOL!! I was thinkin the same thing!

    42. lovelifelive

      On Apr 23, 2008 at 12:10 pm | Reply | Quote

      Ashanti looks good, her look is nice –except for that hair… I don’t like it.
      The Inc. Hmm, I’ll just keep it moving
      I Hate Flo Rida
      What was Gayle doing there? (Is her hair a wig? I am going to need her to fix that ASAP.)
      I like Lloyd –but he needs to let the braids GO!
      Angie Mar still looks good

    43. HELLO?

      On Apr 23, 2008 at 12:20 pm | Reply | Quote

      I am not feeling ASShanti’s look at all. Her stylist made her look like she’s 40 years old. Which is cool if you are 40+, not 20 somethin.

    44. b.SophiaLoren

      On Apr 23, 2008 at 12:21 pm | Reply | Quote

      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.

    45. rnblover

      On Apr 23, 2008 at 12:22 pm | Reply | Quote

      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.

    46. Erica

      On Apr 23, 2008 at 12:23 pm | Reply | Quote

      I don’t see anything fab about Ashanti’s dress. The dress is nice but not the way she have everything hooked up. The make-up is hideous, and entirely too much, the red lipstick is a no-no and the shoes don’t go with the dress.
      Aleesha’s dress is cute.
      Stephen Hill is looking real gay in that pic.

    47. Erica

      On Apr 23, 2008 at 12:25 pm | Reply | Quote

      I don’t see anything fab about Ashanti’s dress. The dress is nice but not the way she have everything hooked up. The make-up is hideous, and entirely too much, the red lipstick is a no-no and the shoes don’t go with the dress.

    48. Erica

      On Apr 23, 2008 at 12:25 pm | Reply | Quote

      I don’t see anything fab about Ashanti’s dress.

    49. Erica

      On Apr 23, 2008 at 12:26 pm | Reply | Quote

      The dress is nice but not the way she have everything hooked up. The make-up is hideous, and entirely too much, the red lipstick is a no-no and the shoes don’t go with the dress.

    50. Erica

      On Apr 23, 2008 at 12:26 pm | Reply | Quote

      The make-up is hideous, and entirely too much, the red lipstick is a no-no and the shoes don’t go with the dress.

    51. Erica

      On Apr 23, 2008 at 12:26 pm | Reply | Quote

      The dress is nice but not the way she have everything hooked up.

    52. Erica

      On Apr 23, 2008 at 12:27 pm | Reply | Quote

      The make-up is hideous,and entirely too much,the red lipstick is a no-no and the shoes don’t go with the dress.

    53. kaykay

      On Apr 23, 2008 at 12:27 pm | Reply | Quote

      Country Elegance wrote:

      Ashanti is a cute girl but something is off to me on her pictures. One she has to much hair and second that dang red lipstick! Plus she tries to hard in her photos. I do like her new song I just hope that the rest is rocking cause I still have Concrete Rose I’m going to throw at her AZZ when I see her for making me waste my money..LOL..

      true! a softer take at glamour would work better w/her, softer hair and make up-a nice brownish/pinkish nude gloss indeed. speaking of i need some new lip gloss…

    54. Erica

      On Apr 23, 2008 at 12:28 pm | Reply | Quote

      She has on entirely too much make-up. The red lipstick is a no-no and the shoes don’t go with the dress.

    55. Tangela

      On Apr 23, 2008 at 12:36 pm | Reply | Quote

      Could someone tell Ashanti that blonde highlights are not a good look with such dark hair. Highlights are supposed to be believable. She’s walking around looking like a zebra. I still like her though–just not the blonde clip-ins.

    56. les923

      On Apr 23, 2008 at 12:42 pm | Reply | Quote

      Ashanti looks hot! I would’ve kept the eye make-up and did another shade of lipstick, but i am very against the “Tina Knowles Engine Red” lipstick, but that’s just me. Her dress, her shoes and her accessories are banging! She could’ve did with 1 less bag of hair too, but yet again, that’s just me. I’ll give her a chance with this new album though. I’m loving her “the way that i love u” song and you can see that her singing has improved dramatically by that song like she is taking voice lessons and altleast she made a video that relates to the damn song. She is coming along nicely - so i’ll ride with you, Ashanti! You go girl - this Brooklyn chick is supporting you!

    57. wizzle

      On Apr 23, 2008 at 12:44 pm | Reply | Quote

      Ashanti looked terrific, but is it me- or has she gained weight back AGAIN? You’ll notice that she looks as big as Gayle when they are standing side by side, and we all know that Gayle is not a small fry.

    58. CHELLE

      On Apr 23, 2008 at 12:52 pm | Reply | Quote

      tash wrote:

      @ the one——Thank you so mucj; her make-up is horrible and its defintley a no no too have lips and eyes both dramatic. It is either one or the other and the shadow isn’t blended

      THANK YOU….CAN SOMEONE SAY BLEND OR GO 2 A MAKEUP ARTIST B/C HAVING 2 SHADES SITTING ON TOP OF EACH OTHER AINT WORKING GURL….RED LIPSTICK….ITS DEAD SO PLEASE DO US ALL A FAVOR & TAKE IT OFF!!!!!1

    59. mizzdallas

      On Apr 23, 2008 at 12:58 pm | Reply | Quote

      pookie wrote:

      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

      I cant wait for her new album Im glad that she is coming back strong she looks Great! I just people gave up on her after you know who came on the scene with a solo album but anyway cant wait for the cd!!!

    60. CanWeTalk

      On Apr 23, 2008 at 1:03 pm | Reply | Quote

      Ashanti’s look has been consistently stunning and she knocks the ball outta the park with ‘The Way That I Love You’!

      Give credit where credit is due. From head to toe she has been on top. Continue to DO YOU cuz this look is definitely a winner!

      I’m happy for you, girlie!!!!

    61. helloooo

      On Apr 23, 2008 at 1:11 pm | Reply | Quote

      I’m sorry ashanti’s makeup is horrible….

    62. CanWeTalk

      On Apr 23, 2008 at 1:11 pm | Reply | Quote

      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’.

    63. nyfab4life

      On Apr 23, 2008 at 1:12 pm | Reply | Quote

      Just C wrote:

      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.

      I agree on everything you said!! Go Shani!

    64. Shy

      On Apr 23, 2008 at 1:12 pm | Reply | Quote

      Ashanti shouldn’t speak to Irv. He played her on the Wendy Williams show.

    65. helloooo

      On Apr 23, 2008 at 1:13 pm | Reply | Quote

      And i think she looks nice..I actually like her…people give her so much hate…I feel bad for her.. She seems so chill though. Continue to do you!!!

    66. Enough Said

      On Apr 23, 2008 at 1:22 pm | Reply | Quote

      Ashanti KILLED that dress…love the makeup
      Lloyd is ok
      FUCK GOTTI

      THE DECLARATION JUNE 3rd
      that is ALL

    67. MJB

      On Apr 23, 2008 at 1:34 pm | Reply | Quote

      Lloyd is sexy

    68. Anthony

      On Apr 23, 2008 at 1:38 pm | Reply | Quote

      half of this girs comment on Ashanti’s makeup and i bet u that there tore up from the floore up lmaoo ..Ashanti looks & sounds Great these dayz!! ..Can’t wait for the album 2 drop and the single 2 hit # 1

    69. kaykay

      On Apr 23, 2008 at 1:39 pm | Reply | Quote

      Shy wrote:

      Ashanti shouldn’t speak to Irv. He played her on the Wendy Williams show.

      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.

    70. 40+

      On Apr 23, 2008 at 1:43 pm | Reply | Quote

      GAPEACH wrote:

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

      I was about to say the same thing…lol. Lot’s of red eyes in the place…LMAO!

    71. Tealeaf

      On Apr 23, 2008 at 1:48 pm | Reply | Quote

      Looks see if Ashanti cd will take off

      VIBE needs a new editor, because the mag is sucking

    72. woww

      On Apr 23, 2008 at 1:52 pm | Reply | Quote

      Danni wrote:

      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!!!!!!

      Well tell them all that because every last one of these singers where eye makeup according to what they have on and mind you this it does match the outfit!! And performers usually throw on more than a casual day out duh!, but it did seem more than usual for her, because she doesn’t need that much anyway and as a Matter a of fact i would hate to see what your make up even looks like! pa plzz

    73. rissa

      On Apr 23, 2008 at 1:53 pm | Reply | Quote

      ashanti’s look is too much 4 me but she looks nice

    74. Grit n' Pearls Girl

      On Apr 23, 2008 at 1:55 pm | Reply | Quote

      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.

    75. stillIrise

      On Apr 23, 2008 at 1:56 pm | Reply | Quote

      Shy wrote:

      Ashanti shouldn’t speak to Irv. He played her on the Wendy Williams show.

      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.

      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.

    76. Music Junkie

      On Apr 23, 2008 at 1:59 pm | Reply | Quote

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

    77. Martinique_fr

      On Apr 23, 2008 at 2:19 pm | Reply | Quote

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

    78. Tapdance

      On Apr 23, 2008 at 2:34 pm | Reply | Quote

      Ashanti looks good.

    79. PerfectlyMe

      On Apr 23, 2008 at 2:35 pm | Reply | Quote

      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.

    80. BDarling

      On Apr 23, 2008 at 2:36 pm | Reply | Quote

      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

    81. fan

      On Apr 23, 2008 at 2:38 pm | Reply | Quote

      Ashanti’s new cd “The Declaration” in stores June 3rd. Can’t wait.

    82. Ajo Tha Celeb

      On Apr 23, 2008 at 2:39 pm | Reply | Quote

      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.

    83. unni

      On Apr 23, 2008 at 2:57 pm | Reply | Quote

      Danyel’s still the editor in chiefof Vibe….get ur facts straight tasia

    84. kitty

      On Apr 23, 2008 at 3:12 pm | Reply | Quote

      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

    85. kaykay

      On Apr 23, 2008 at 3:16 pm | Reply | Quote

      stillIrise wrote:

      Shy wrote:

      Ashanti shouldn’t speak to Irv. He played her on the Wendy Williams show.

      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.

      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.

      oh fart, i didn’t know that whole back story…he was married when they did whatever happened? bad Ashanti! i love nelly, i’ve never heard a spec of his dirt…it was till transhy n’tacky to say what he said on the show, if not to ashaniti, nelly, or himself, then to his wife and kids. there’s no respect.

    86. pRinceSa

      On Apr 23, 2008 at 3:25 pm | Reply | Quote

      wow. i never expected to do my daily ybf check and see ashanti FINALLY looking good. im shocked. and happy for her…things finally seem to be coming together. it is a pet peeve of mine when people EXACTLY match their makeup to their outfit…but the overall look is killer. i wonder who the dress is by? …side note…everybody there looks blaaaaasted (high as hell).

    87. pRinceSa

      On Apr 23, 2008 at 3:26 pm | Reply | Quote

      another side note…danyel smith looks especially high. maybe she got time to hit that blunt now that shes no longer with vibe…just sayin.

    88. MsHoney

      On Apr 23, 2008 at 4:09 pm | Reply | Quote

      Danni wrote:

      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!!!!!!

      Thank You!!! I thought I was the only one who noticed that ish. Ashanti is a beautiful woman who does not need all that CLOWN MAKEUP. It’s too much. Pick a feature to highlight and go with that…either the eyes or the lips but please do not do both. On another note, I’m happy to see her doing her thing. She may not be the best singer but she does WRITE her own ish!!!

    89. Lady Jei

      On Apr 23, 2008 at 4:13 pm | Reply |