Ashanti Will Receive Star On Hollywood's Walk Of Fame Next Week

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The singer, producer, actress, and businesswoman will reportedly be joined by Tichina Arnold and Ja Rule. Congrats!

With all of the controversy plaguing the industry, we offer some celebratory news. Ashanti has been a force in entertainment for decades as she has moved from being Murder Inc.'s go-to hitmaker to the silver screen to the Broadway stage. Her business moves include her recent Web3 dealings as well as producing films, so it comes as no surprise that she is being recognized for her accomplishments by Hollywood.

It has been confirmed that next week, Ashanti will officially receive her placement on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The R&B icon shared her enthusiasm on social media after posting a screenshot of the news.

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"Speechless. Humbled. Honored. Grateful. Thank you guys sooooooo much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!![star emoji] April 7th!!!!!!!!!!!!," Ashanti wrote. Reports also state that her longtime friend and collaborator Ja Rule will make a speech at the ceremony, as well Martin icon Tichina Arnold. Hollywood Walk of Fame producer Ana Martinez shared a statement about recognizing Ashanti for her industry accomplishments.

"Ashanti is an award-winning singer, author, actress, and executive producer," said Martinez. "She has proven her talent in many different Hollywood industries and is an example for young girls who want to be in the ‘biz.’” Congrats to Ashanti! Check out her post below.


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.