Ashanti is going viral on social media again.
It didn’t take long for her to hit the beach in 2023, as she is already on vacation and showing off her assets on a beach.
She spoke about why she rocks the bikini.
Original 2000s “it girl” Ashanti opened up about her mental health and the unsung beauty of aging in a recent interview with Byrdie.
“As you evolve and age, you become more comfortable in your skin,” shared the New York native whose debut album Ashanti launched her to international acclaim in 2002 and received a Grammy award for Best Contemporary R&B Album.
Now more than 20 years later, the 42-year-old is still turning heads with more confidence than ever.
“I might put on a bikini a little more often now than when I first came out,” she said.
But even though she is OK with showing a little bit more body now, she maintains that self love ultimately comes from the inside.
“A lot of the confidence comes from within, and obviously, you stay stylish because you’ve got to give the girls a little something. For me, it’s just about staying true to myself and accentuating the good things I love about myself. I’m proud to be happy with who I am,” she said.
Rising to prominence in an era wrought with combinations like low-rise jeans and micro mini skirts has had quite the impact on the John Tucker Must Die star, who shared she does not miss the flared jeans of fashions past.
“The low-rise tie-up bell bottoms. Every time you bent over, it was a lot going on. But crop tops and low-waisted jeans were my go-to outfit. My abs were poppin’, so I wanted to show them off,” she said.
Maintaining relevance in the entertainment industry for over two decades is no easy feat, and she admits the fast-paced lifestyle can make it difficult to prioritize her well-being.
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