Can someone please explain to me why this "artist" is so popular right now? I don't get it...What have I missed?

you're not 13.

Rhondab said:

Put Ja Rule in that list. I see thise mofo's ugly ass everywhere

stymie said:

My niece is 11 and she can't stand Ashanti,,not all kids are alike.

IAM said:

She looks sort of like Janet Jackson, and her singing is sort of 'off-key'...and that's what made her famous!

I like 'Baby, Baby, Baby' and 'Foolish'...
[This message was edited Wed Feb 19 12:02:19 PST 2003 by Starmist7]

Because her record label "murder inc" wants her to be popular and some of the big wigs there are thugs and what they want, they get. She has very little talent. I have heard better singers on American Idol, but the thugs want her to be huge so they can make lots of $$ from her, so that's why she is everywhere right now. Of course, this is just my opinion, but I am entitled to it, so those of you who wish to flame me for my "thug" comments...don't bother.

kisscamille said:

I ain't gonna flame ya sweetie but they're "thugs" according to what exactly?? The way they act, wear or music?? How would ya know if they're thugs or not? Just wondering,,,

Harlepolis said:

Very true, but I don't know anyone personally over the age of thirteen who likes her.

I would like to point you to the CNN web site today that has yet another story about Murder Inc. and the thugs that work there. I do not consider someone's dress or haircut to be thug like, so please do not assume that's what I meant. There have been numerous stories about Murder Inc in the news the past several months. Perhaps you should visit some news sites once in a while.

kisscamille said:

Then don't let me assume what you mean and break it down 4 me. What do U think? "Let CNN alone 4 a minute here some of their news turn flase lata or according 2 what they see(which they maybe don't like or understand)".

Baby, "Thug" is a very strong word and you just can't throw it on everybody unless you KNOW what they're doing. 4get the lyrics,,,thats all frontin' and bullshit.
[This message was edited Wed Feb 19 12:50:10 PST 2003 by Harlepolis]

come on guys let's squash the beef about thugs. tell me about this ashanti girl please!!

IAM said:

There's no beef and what about Ashanti??
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Harlepolis said:

I agree that thug should not be tossed around unless u know the person. but they are being investigated 4 their connections with some crack smuggler, whos killed poelpe or somethi9n. i don't know. ja rule is an asshole regardless and so is Ashanti.

Harlepolis, I listen to hip hop music quite often and I do not think someone is a thug based in their lyrics or what they wear, but I have read so much over the past few months about Murder Inc. and I believe that some, not all, but some of the employees there are very shady characters.

kisscamille said:

I don't want you to feel that I'm being bitchy or sumthing . I just wanted to know why exactly you call them "thugs" but since you broke it down 4 me,, then I understand now.

Sometimes trying to communicate in this type of forum can cause misunderstandings. Usually I am trying to do things too quickly and I sometimes do not explain myself as clearly as I should.

It's all good!

IAM said:

There's not much to tell. I haven't heard much about her lately. All the attention she got last year was because her debut album did so well in its first week out. And that's mostly because it was deeply discounted.

I think people will lose interest in her whenever her second album comes out. You'll see how horrible she is when she performs on the Grammys.

Raven said:

Alos, I think that the only reasons this girl is popular are that she is attractive and likes to be half-naked in her videos. When will talent win out?

and who's idea was it to remake sparkle, one of my favorite movies, with her in it? AND in the irene cara role

sparxxxtresss said:

Please, please, please tell me that you are making this up.

She is a Out of Center Looking Janet&also a Far More Off-Key of Janet as well.but somehow it's cool to Blowing up a Reject Sophmore Talent Show Contest Participatant&Make Her a Star?? Association has done Wonders for&Also Her watered Down Take on Mary J.Bliege.tired of Racist Busters throwing Around Loaded Ass Terms like "THUGS" as if the White Owners who run these Labels aren't thugs&Pimping Ashanti&Murder INC??? call out the Real Thugs&Not Paper Bag Actors&Actress Fronting what is the real.

stymie said:

i wish i were but, sadly, it's true.

sparxxxtresss said:

Irv Gotti has been talking about this film for almost 2 years.I can't stand the thought of this but it's gonna happen with all the Black FLicks from the 70's so it seems.Sad but true.

stymie said:

Oh Lordhammercy, please say it isn't so!!! That's cult classic!!!They can't do it!!! They just can't!!!

...well picture me grabbing my heart and going into my Fred Sanford mini-heart attack right about now...

kisscamille said:

As long as you heard a DJ call them "thugs" then I guess your vindicated as always.

Harlepolis said:

who said all kids are alike?

My point is that she is no different than britney and all the other teen stars.

you know, I'd her...There is this one song I like, the one with that little girlie line-dance!

sparxxxtresss said:

yep and did you hear that ja rule is supposed to take the role of phillp micheal thomas aka "styx".

Essence - I don't see anywhere here where I said a word about hearing a DJ say "thug", so shut the fuck up and read things before you comment. Also, just because I use the word thug, does not mean that I am referring to black people. Thugs come in all colors and I am not oblivious to this.