THE Ashanti was recognized for her contribution to music.
The American singer and actress earned her own star in Avenue of Glory at Hollywood.
The ceremony was broadcast live on YouTube with them Ja Rule and Tichina Arnold in the role of presenters.
“You should be in the Guinness Book of World Records because you are a beautiful person, you should be in the Guinness Book of World Records as a beautiful human spirit,” Arnold said of her friend.
Her partner, rapper and actor Ja Rule commented on his long-standing friendship with Ashanti, saying: “We have shared so many moments together, but she is so special. “Getting a star on Hollywood Walk of Fame is like being on top.”
Ashanti thanked all her colleagues, God, family, friends and fans who led her to the Avenue of Glory and cried referring to the support she had from her mother.
“My mom’s first trip to Los Angeles … she walked down this block and walked into a souvenir shop when I was mixing my first Ashanti album,” the artist said. “He bought one of the Hollywood stars with a license plate and printed my name. He told me: “you will get one of them one day” “he added.
Then her mother appeared on stage with the same sign and hugged her daughter.
“It’s so surreal that I have one of these stars on Hollywood Walk of Fame for my kids to see forever,” she said.
The 41-year-old’s career began with Ashanti’s self-titled album in 2002, which immediately became a huge success when it was released. Reached No. 1 on the Billboard Top 200 and R&B Album charts and set a SoundScan record as the best-selling album by any female debut artist. The achievement led her to the Guinness Book of Records.
He also won a Grammy for Best Contemporary R&B Album for “Ashanti”, two American Music Awards and the Soul Train Aretha Franklin Entertainer of the Year award.
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