Ashanti (singer)

High school (ages 12+)
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1. When was Ashanti (singer) born?October 13, 1980
2. Where was Ashanti (singer) born?Glen Cove, New York, USA
3. What is the acting debut?Film 'Coach Carter' (2005)
4. What is the worldwide record sales?Nearly 30 million
5. Who is Ashanti?Ashanti is a Grammy‑winning R&B singer known for her hit song "Foolish" and many other popular tracks.
6. How did Ashanti become famous?She was discovered by producer Irv Gotti while still a teenager, signed with Murder Inc., and then appeared on big hits like Fat Joe’s "What's Luv?" and Ja Rule’s "Always on Time" before releasing her own single.

Billboard Hot 100: The primary music industry standard chart for measuring song popularity in the United States.
Grammy Award: An award presented by the Recording Academy of the United States to recognize 'outstanding' achievements in the music industry.
RIAA Certification: The Recording Industry Association of America awards certifications (Gold, Platinum, Diamond) based on album sales.
Contemporary R&B: A genre of R&B music that incorporates elements of hip hop, soul, and pop.