More than two decades after its release in 2001 with a two-week stay at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, “Always on Time,” remains a BOP! The hit song widely introduced the world to Ashanti, who became half of Murder Inc’s dynamic duo that took over the early 2000s R&B and Hip-Hop sound. Ja Rule […]
After selling the beloved #Verzuz to the social media platform, Triller, Swizz Beatz, and Timbaland are now seeking $28 million!
In the early 2000s, Ashanti emerged as a fresh face and voice for a new R&B sound that would become the decade’s soundtrack. 20-years-later, we're still celebrating her legacy. Get to know one of our favorite songstresses in this TV One digital exclusive.
She's beautiful and she's back with her greatest hits! Join us in celebrating the 20th anniversary of Ashanti's debut album! HelloBeautiful Interludes Live Featuring Ashanti premieres Sunday, July 17th at 9/8c only on TV One!
In the early 2000s, Ashanti emerged as a fresh face and voice for a new R&B sound that would become the decade’s soundtrack. She was only 22-years-old when she launched her breakthrough hit, “Foolish.” It was difficult not to hear an Ashanti song or feature on the radio back then. She was a chart-topper! She gave […]
With June officially underway, TV One is celebrating all things Black music! From the club to the cookout, to the pulpit – OUR journey is in OUR music. Throughout #BlackMusicMonth, we are diving all the way in and taking you along the way. As we REPRESENT that musical journey, join us as we reflect on […]
Lloyd became a hip hop heartthrob with hits like "Southside", "Get It Shawty" & "You". But his ties to the Murder Inc. record label nearly put an end to his career.
Arrested for handgun and drug charges? Lloyd’s life almost went in a completely different direction.
Lloyd believed in this song, so he funded “You” with his own money. It became his first charted single on the pop charts.
The ongoing beef between 50 Cent and Murder Inc boils over when Lloyd dropped a song with 50. Irv Gotti lets him have it on national TV.