Rap-Up.com || Ashanti Gets Interviewed by Her Mom for Mother’s Day

Ashanti gets it from her mama. Not only did the singer’s mother pass on her genes, she also instilled valuable qualities like independence and ambition in her superstar daughter.

The Grammy-winning songstress sat down with her mother/manager Tina Douglas for an interview with AOL Music in honor of Mother’s Day. But this time, it was Tina asking the questions. She quizzed Ashanti on the best advice she’s given and asked her to describe the women in her family. Even sister Shia joined in the fun.

“You always taught me to be a leader, not a follower,” said Ashanti, whose album BraveHeart is due in June. “As simple as it is, it has always stuck with me and I’m very grateful for that advice.”

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21 Comments

jeremydante
May 11th, 2012 at 7:08 am
wait. who followed ashanti in “our generation”? um. that’s giving her way more credit than she deserves. ashanti was basically a fill in, in music.

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bar Reply:
May 11th, 2012 at 10:18 am
@jeremydante, FAGGOT STFU U SOUND SILLY JUST LIKE HER FIRST HIT SINGLE SISSY U ARE (FOOLISH) FIND SOMETHIN ELSE TO DO WITH YOUR LIFE RATHER THAN CLICKING ON A POST U JUST GONNA HATE ON LMAO DEPRESSED ASS.

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Me Reply:
May 12th, 2012 at 12:02 am
@bar, agreed

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bar Reply:
May 11th, 2012 at 10:22 am
@jeremydante, u a simple bitch, find something to do with your life rather than hoppin on celebs shit trying to get noticed faggot u embarrassing yourself, fill in’s don’t break records #TRYAGAINFAILURE

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lil kim Reply:
May 11th, 2012 at 12:05 pm
@jeremydante, wooow!!!! #blurryvision

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City
May 11th, 2012 at 7:17 am
THE CERTIFIED BADDEST BITCH OF THE MILLLENIUM!!

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Kyle
May 11th, 2012 at 7:24 am
They all seem so close. Ashanti has always been so positive and always has good things to say about her daughter.

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Kahari
May 11th, 2012 at 7:40 am
I love momanger, Ashanti and Shia. Tina has always been a positive reinforcement in both Ashanti’s career and Shia’s life. You can tell her love isn’t generated by fame, but she really cares for the wellbeing of both of her daughters. Can’t wait for Braveheart to release!

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bar Reply:
May 11th, 2012 at 10:19 am
@Kahari, AMEN TO THAT!

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odd future
May 11th, 2012 at 7:50 am
happy mothers day to everyone on the rapup blogosphere,go on n do sth wonderful 4 ya moms ….ooops n don,t 4get to tell em the one very special thing.i l.o.v.e u

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Bobby
May 11th, 2012 at 9:02 am
I love Ashanti’s music but shes not as humble and geniuene and loving as you all seem to think. PUNK’D ANYONE?

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Nelz Reply:
May 11th, 2012 at 10:31 am
@Bobby, I disagree! That man was smoking in the car, then he was talking about he knew the car wasnt working but he drove it anyway . . . Anyone would have blown up . . . and if you say otherwise you’re a push over

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halo
May 11th, 2012 at 9:15 am
She is so so cute Ashanti has to be the baddest BLACK female it is

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Kareem Hicks
May 11th, 2012 at 9:18 am
I love you Ashanti I am going hard when that cd comes out I can not wait

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bar
May 11th, 2012 at 10:21 am
love the love they have in there family, so humble so real and all they didnt let fame or any of that BS tear them apart it made them stronger and closer, and thats what u call a real family! Cant wait for the new album “BraveHeart” Ashanti! u need to get these singles rollin baby #REALMUSICISBACK!

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Whatever
May 11th, 2012 at 10:39 am
Aaliyah used to wear her hair like that in the year 2000, 12 years ago.

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Songstress
May 11th, 2012 at 10:44 am
Love Ashanti and her mom and sister, they all seem very close!

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Brina
May 11th, 2012 at 11:28 am
Nice interview and beautiful family!!!:)

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spaded
May 11th, 2012 at 11:50 am
ashanti looks so beautiful.

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Ma'lo rumioty Twietr
May 11th, 2012 at 1:32 pm
great interview

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Beatriz
July 25th, 2012 at 9:07 pm
I absolutely LOVE this video! This is just the cuetst play on relationships and how women can act for her man, that I’ve ever seen. And Ashanti looks F-A-B-U-L-O-U-S!Love it!

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