Ashanti I Angie Martinez IRL Podcast 

She hit it on the nail. Dude feels like he is entitled to EVERYTHING Ashanti & once a controller loses control.. the bitterness turns into pure hate.

Ashanti comes from the last generation of media training . This is how you have an interview. Such an amazing spirit

" I operate in a different vibration, I don't play in the mud." From one Libra to another, I felt that. 💯

Ashanti was emotionally abused by Irv for years. He told her she was nothing because he is nothing without her. He is so insecure! I'm so happy that she left that toxic situation.

I'm so happy Ashanti decided to an interview with Angie Martinez instead of those other outlets that won't let her talk.

"Pillow talk is a dangerous game..." I know she said she doesn't play in the mud, but she gave Irv a warning shot. He better leave that women alone.😂

Ashanti handled this interview with such Sophistication, Grace and Professionalism. She went hard on Irv but with class.

She is really choosing her words...I love how she articulated herself through this entire interview.

“I see a lot of feminine qualities…” got it for me. 😂 I love Ashanti, she is truly a class act. 🥰✨

I love how Angie allows Ashanti to speak without cutting her off. Great interview ladies!❤

The talent that made JLo's career in the beginning! Heavenly voice and an incredibly decent human being, she deserves all the praise and compliments sent her way.

Ashanti is suuuuper classy. SUPER. And you can tell that she did not expose even a MILLIONTH of what she could have. So composed, but I’m glad she did decompress. I’ve always liked her and now as a woman…..I bow to this Queen. So glad she didn’t change… she evolved.🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

Ashanti is a hustler and has remained booked and busy for two decades. I admire her energy and spirit.

This is the most I've heard Ashanti speak on her personal life. I've always thought that was dope. She took numerous punches to her character before she spoke up. I believe her when she says she knows enough to bury Irv. Love her! She's a class act! She said I speak when I'm good and ready.

Angie is such an amazing interviewer. I love how laid back she is, and she is not pushy. She chooses her words carefully, and I am sure her cool and calm demeanor makes the artists feel more comfortable when discussing very personal matters. This was truly her calling. Ashanti also did a great job expressing herself in a very real but respectful manner.

I love Ashanti’s laugh, energy, how she carrys herself. She’s definitely a class act ❤

Ashanti chooses her words real carefully. She definitely had him as just a link while he thought it was more. Shes very classy how she responds!

Definitely glad she met Nelly cause whether she knows it or not her being with him took her life in a different direction!! So proud of her and the class act that she has shown even when her named was being tarnished!!!

Her restraint is amazing bc I just KNOW she got tea for days. I love that about her and for her.

I have mad respect for Ashanti! The way she moves and carries herself in this interview shows her level of maturity and her genuine character.

What I heard was she gave up music because of Irv and came back when she was stronger and in a better mental space. So powerful I love how she presents herself and explains her side.

Her last couple interviews and to include this one just made me realize how much a stand up woman she is. She broke many records, she’s gorgeous, talented writer and awesome songstress! I pray for her continued success. I love her movies!!!!! Stay getting a bag Sis!!!

Happy her and Nelly are back together. ♥♥♥

Angie has a new respect from me!!!!! This interview was an INTERVIEW! No interruption, NO AKWARD moments. Ashanti showed MAJOR growth since every thing was “BANANAS!” 😂😂😂😂 Shes a grown A woman…her parents made her! Irv introduced us to the artist/entertainer Ashanti!

Wow! Angie doesn’t get enough credit for not only her many years in the industry but her undeniable art of making every interview a comfortable conversation and allowing her guests to talk. I love you Angie ❤ and thank you

I’m not the biggest Ashanti fan, but I came away from this with a new respect for her. She is classy and poised, and the restraint was the result of growth. Angie always delivers. She has an incredible quality of conducting interviews with empathy and honesty. Bravo ladies.

The interview ending at 1:11:11 is crazy. good vibrations.

She handled that with class and just a hint of sass!! I love it!!

I didn't realize Ashanti went through so much verbal abuse. Being young and gullible and being manipulated by a narcissist couldn't have been easy to just "walk away" from. I'm so glad she was able to get away from that situation. I also love the delicacy Angie is conducting this interview.

When they were talking about Irv and she said “I see a lot of feminine qualities” I giggled at the same time Angie did. That was funny! The fact that Irv is this hurt over 20 years later is wild!

As a woman, this interview was so powerful to me. Thank you ladies. Ashanti, you are graceful! I demand respect nowadays!

Ashanti has always been a class act and carries herself well. Minds her business and collects her royalties and lives her best life. Always got live for her ❤️

1am interview that lasts 1:11:11. Angel number 1 is a symbol of new beginnings, fresh starts, spiritual awakening, leadership, and achievement.

I believe EVERY word Ashanti is saying! Irv is a scorned man and his character in how he’s handled that shows us EVERYTHING we need to know.

Being a fellow Libra and a fan of Ashanti, I love how vulnerable and mature she has been about this whole situation and I love that Angie created a safe space for her to speak her peace. I also love the fact that even though Irv wronged her on so many levels she still didn’t disrespect him like he did her, and she didn’t air out any negative stuff she’s such an upstanding respectful woman!!!

I’m so proud of Ashanti and I love the way Angie interviews. Bravo 👏🏿 👏🏿

I love how Angie eases into the heavy stuff.. and Ashanti's gracefulness in responding to them.

Ashanti is just gracefully a breath of fresh air❤️❤️

Thank you Angie Martinez for giving Ashanti justice ❤great interview

The fact that she did this interview in its entirety WITHOUT calling him a B*TCH flat out was impressive to say the least. It's sad that the label has been tarnished this way bc they made so many incredible hits. Glad to see she still has that fiery spirit! At the end of the day her TALENT will triumph over anything that comes up against her.

Angie is like our Barbara Walters and Diane Sawyer for our community! Thank you Angie for always keeping it professional and classy.

I have always loved Ashanti .Nelly has always been my favorite and to hear he showed her that's not how we talk to each other makes me love him more .I have been in a Narcissistic relationship so her stepping off the music scene for awhile was her healing .Irv did her dirty BUT im glad she's back ❤

I definitely want more of everything from Ashanti! I've always loved her music and can't get enough of her. She definitely kept it real cute the whole interview and she needs her own documentary.

If you’ve ever dealt with a narcissist you know everything she is saying is true! From the emotionally immaturity, manipulative tactics, bullying, reaction to no longer having that control over her anymore literally all of it. I’m glad she got away and is thriving.

I BELIEVE EVERY WORD SHE SAID!!!Hearing #Ashanti talk about how Irv damn near tried to BREAK her. How he belittled her, LIED TO HER and TRIED to make her feel like 💩💩. I'm not surprised. That little yellow man is a piece of work.

I love Ashanti, she’s so real and humble

You know your serious about your craft when you interviewing someone at 1am. Angie need flowers on top of flowers. I commend Ashanti for being up that late and have to be on set at 4am to shoot a movie. This is goals. Go after what you want. Don’t get stop and take God with you and it’s nothing he won’t give you. Trust him in the process!

This is the reason she Ashanti is super successful. She keeps it classy no matter what

Ashanti definitely needs to put out her own documentary.

I loved how Ashanti chose her words carefully and stayed classy even though nobody would blame her for cussing and dragging that man. She threw her lil shade which is understandable lol but I really like how she kept her composure about this man who has kept insulting and attacking her in the media for years unprovoked. I don't know if I could keep that calm and graceful in a situation like this.

Much respect to Angie and how she conducts her interview!! Glad Ashanti got to tell HER story.

She handled this interview with complete class!

This phase is her victory lap, 20 years later. I hope she gets the husband and children she wants.

The reason Ashanti is so believable for me is… how many times she characterized the situation as “sad”. That shows how personal Gotti made it.

Vain imaginations… Ashanti is using her words carefully I love how tack & poise she is ❤

I'm so glad she is speaking up...and that Angie is giving her the save space to do it

I love how Angie Martinez makes her guests feel so comfortable like Ashanti is when she's detailing her version of the stories shared and her situation she went through. What a great interview.

I love how classy she is. She knows how to tell the truth without having to be nasty. I’m glad she’s happy and not letting no one come inbetween her happiness. Love her ❤️

I have loved Ashanti since the beginning of her career and she is very classy and always remains herself no matter what . True beauty and talent ❤👌🏾

Beautiful interview, Ashanti has been through so much but it doesn't show. She has a strong spirit and she is such a humble lady, so proud she didn't let this silly industry beef break her.🙌🏾🙌🏾💗💗

People forget how commercially successful Ashanti was back then: - World Record for Fastest/Biggest Debut Album for a Female Artist (Billboard and Guinness World Record) - "Foolish" went #1 for 11 weeks and one of the greatest selling songs of all time - 1st solo artist in history to have 2 top spots on Billboard Hot 100 - 1st solo artist in history to have 3 top spots on the Billboard Hot 100 - The World's top selling female artist of 2002 - Billboard Woman of the Year 2002 - 4 #1 Hits on the Billboard Hot 100 (including the songs that Jennifer Lopez stole from and tried to take credit for due to Irv Gotti evil politics) - A profusion of awards including many Bilboard, American Music Awards and a Grammy Etc Ashanti could've continued to have global succes, but the music industry did her wrong plus the federal government when they had investigated Irv Gotti and Murda Inc. Ashanti should've had global stardom longevity like Beyonce, Alicia Keys, Rihanna and Britney Spears for the 2000s decade. But Ashanti's first year in the music industry was enough and many artists have not accomplished what she did in their whole career. Funfact: Ashanti was supposed to be a 90s Pop star and was supposed to rival Brandy, Britney Spears and many teenage Pop stars, but she didn't want to be a teenage Pop star and want from label to label. I think she was signed to Bad Boys with Diddy. She also had a full ride scholarship to the prestigious Ivy League Princeton University 😲😲😲 Nonetheless Ashanti is a legend.

Ladies let Ashanti's story be a testimony to us all of how strong we are and the Power and Beauty we possess.

I was in her show in Los Angeles 9/29/2023 The happiness and the vibe she delivered was amazing The place eas PACKED She is class and talent 😊

Brilliant interview Ashanti is pure class wishing her every success.

Wow! This basically confirmed what I thought I knew. Her career should have gone a lot further. She is talented!!! He blocked a lot of her blessings.

Ashanti is funnier than I thought in such a subtle way…. The way she spoke about Irv had me laughing like crazy 💀😭

Ashanti is a damn legend this is the best interview over any current celeb i love this!!!! Please do more legends!!! Monica, eve, mar j Blige, keyshia cole etc. Pleaseeee!!!!

This was a great interview, I loved how open and honest Ashanti was, as well as how accountable she was.. And Angie did what she do...A great job!!! I've always loved Ashanti, and still do...These Women Just Got It!!!! ❤🔥❤🔥❤

You can see how popular Ashanti is still. It has 162k views and it was just released today!!! Love Ashanti! Her album was iconic.

1:00 - on her Drive, Hunger & Hustle on doing multiple things at once 4:51 - on disappointing herself 5:39 - on regrets 6:46 - on deciding not to partake in the Murder Inc Documentary 8:26 - on watching the murder Inc documentary & drink champs interview 8:56 - on the love she received and ppl defending her 9:39 - on the type of person Irv is 10:33 - on being hurt in the process 12:48 - on her thoughts on where Irv pain stem from 16:14 - on a throwback interview w/ Angie having the same conversation 16:59 - on her, Jay & Ja at the trail 18:00 - on Irv not telling the full story on why she decided to leave Murder Inc 18:38 - “you wanna be w/ Nelly? Go sign to Derry Ent, we don’t you” 19:36 - on when & where she wrote ‘Happy’ (response to his recollections on DrinkChamps) 21:49 - on always giving Irv credit 23:12 - on last text from Irv apologizing for talking bad on radio back in 2013?-2015? 23:59 - on Irv sudden surge of animosity is due to wanting ratings for the Murder Inc Documentary & not knowing how to channel his hurt 25:14 - on genuine love for Irv 27:32 - on Irv manipulation, control & power having an influence & him planting seeds in her head on other producers not wanting to work with her 29:38 - on threats with her dealing with Nelly 30:17 - on when she realize it isn’t working for her anymore 30:44 - on recording last album on Universal/Murder Inc (the Declaration), did everything on her own while Irv took a large percentage 31:14 - on Irv feelings/emotions being the downfall of Murder Inc & not able to do business 32:14 - on running into Irv and thought they could be cordial until he start to evil text her 33:17 - she believe Irv wishes death upon her 34:09 - on never being in a ‘relationship’ with Irv, they’ve only dealt with each other & him having multiple GFs 34:55 - on removing personal situations and continue to do business 35:10 - on Irv telling DJs not to play her records, don’t work with her & telling every single person on the record label ‘If you fk with Ashanti, you don’t fk with me’ - ‘if you support her in any way, it’s fk you’ 37:37 - on things Irv would say to her (I made the world wanna Fk you, they wanna fk u cause, I made you look like that, I made you fkable) 38:30 - on believing his words and eventually building her own team 39:04 - on Irv wanting to control her finances 40:02 - on being in the studio with Dr. Dre & discussing a deal. Irv wanted 90% of something she makes for the rest of her life 41:13 - on taking a break from music & do Boardway 42:50 - on her take on Irv “I Made You” statement, their chemistry in the studio, never discredited Irv & battling for beats 46:05 - “Fk you too, you fat bih as mfka!” 😂 46:39 - on Irv being tone death mentioning how she had a fat asss on national television 48:25 - on the conversation with Ja Rule about the DrinkChamps interview, feeling like Ja didn’t defend her enough 51:13 - on Irv motivation to make the world hate her, doing it for ratings & it backfired, tarnishing Murder Inc legacy 53:15 - on Irv marriage, separation and multiple women he was involved with 55:15 - on being a private person 55:37 - on Vita response from the documentary 59:46 - on what she wants now 01:04:40 - showing Angie all the records she currently have, dropping an EP/Album Ashanti, i love you sis, but don’t let that hair stylist touch yo head again. You too fioneee for them to f you up like that.

Ashanti is super motivational … I appreciate this discussion… way overdue! Libra Gang! We want Ashanti’s own documentary…

I loved Ashanti from the beginning & still do! She has grown so much & she didn’t age!! She’s amazing! Love her! Keep Shining Queen!!!🤍✨🥂 You can see peoples growth from their words their energy , she has definitely grown 💯

"I don't play in the mud." Simple, but thorough. My new mantra. 💯

you can see how much she's been through hearing her recount these stories. the rawness of this interview is deep - Ashanti is an ICON and about time we started treating her like one!

❤❤❤ Loved this interview and the way Ashanti was choosing her words very carefully.. with grace and class!!

This was a GOOD interview. Ashanti is such a beautiful intelligent woman and how she carries herself commands respect. She has so much talent and so much to give. I love seeing her shine.

Irv is the perfect example of what a Narcissist is! We Love you Ashanti and thank you Queen Angie for this dope interview! 🙏🏽

Ashanti’s verse on Move On and the idea to put her on the song was genius! I am glad she is setting the record straight! After being so quiet for 20 years! I have even more respect for her for that!

Ashanti showed her character...an honest character...she was between a rock and a hard place...KEEP YOU HEAD UP GIRL! Your explanation was fair.

Ashanti deserves the world ❤❤❤❤❤ she is so down to Earth 😊

Proud of you Ashanti for telling your story. Thank you Angie for giving her a safe space.

She's a living legend....we have to give people flowers while they're still here💐🌹

Soooo happy to see Ashanti doing her thing & living HER life!! I always love her & her voice! I love her growth. She’s an amazing woman!! ❤

I’ve kept up with Ashanti from the very beginning because I saw the promise. She has never disappointed 🔥🔥🔥

I just love Angie. She was literally born for this.

I just love how Ashanti carries herself with class, no need for all the drama.

I’ve always loved her voice. this reminds me of when she’d talk on an album

Angie’s authenticity and sincerity always shines. I’ve always felt comfortable watching her interview artist because she has a way of making others feel comfortable, and that speaks volumes to her character❤. This was a great interview!! Cheers and much success on the new podcast💕💕🙏🏾.

The segment " he didn't make me! Make another one. Where she at!" And the way she look around the room . So funny.

She said pillow talk is very dangerous, and I've learned a lot. Translation: Irv, I could really expose you if I wanted that.

Angie is so good at this. If you haven’t read her book ( I listened to the audiobook because I love her voice) it is a must read!!!!! This was a great interaction.

Ashanti is exactly what Resilience is.

Ashanti has always been a CLASS ACT!!!! Love her

I feel like she deserves so much more credit than what she gets. To accomplish what she did having 4 top 10 records at 1 time. Breaking the Beatles record is unheard of. She's not selling her soul and that's what that industry wants you to do. Good for her.

Ashanti is so balanced, intelligent. I loved her on Steve Harvey.

Explains alot over the years of her career...she is big but could have been bigger! He held her back so much...I'm so sad about that cause she my fav....but she has stood her ground and kept giving us her pure heart and personality and music 💕

When she said Irv said, “I never make mistakes I’m never wrong!” omggg the trigger! Smh

Such a class act! To be able to still acknowledge how someone helped her after that person trashes her while also acknowledging her own greatness is so amazing and empowering. Always opportunity in nonsense. Blessings Ashanti and Angie. Great interview🙂

Ashanti is the epitome of class. I love her spirit and personality ❤❤❤❤

This interview taught me apart of self love. Ashanti was 21 when she met this man although HE WAS MARRIED, at that time she did not have guidance or self love but now she’s older and striving. I’m happy for her and her growth.