PARTIES: ASHANTI CELEBRATES HER B-DAY
Tuesday, October 16, 2007

( Photos: Johnny Nunez/Wireimage )
While in Atlanta for the BET Hip Hop Awards, Ashanti celebrated her 27th birthday at Cafe Dupri (Jermaine Dupri’s restaurant/club). You know her man Nelly was there and by all the cheesing she was doing, she really enjoyed his company. Other guests included J.D, Kat Williams, and Ne-Yo…












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76.
QUEENFORD
Tuesday, October 16, 2007 /
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ASHANTI!!!!! I love to see these two together, they make a cute couple. I just want to say that I am sick and tired of people saying that she can’t sing. Ciara, Rhianna, and a lot more of them out there pipes are not as strong as Ashanti’s. So stop hating and let that girl make her damn music without someone clowning her all the time. Go Shanti!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
77.
Tazz1504
Tuesday, October 16, 2007 /
Damn its amazing they been hangin strong since 04 I remember hearing that they were a couple Im a big fan of both and its good that through all the neg things out there they always seem to smile abt the pos shows true growth and excitement for life.. Go Head Shani and LIL EI (Nelly) rep your love to the fullest
78.
lovlypeach
Tuesday, October 16, 2007 /
I love the 80’s theme…being born on a decade definaltely has it perks
Happy Birthday girl!!!
79.
GetMeBodiedInDa504
Tuesday, October 16, 2007 /
AWWWWW@DEM 2! SHE ALWAYS SEEMS HAPPY. BUT WHEN U ADD THAT W/HAVING A GOOD MAN, U HAPPY 4 NO REASON. I FEEL HER, I DONT FAKE SMILE AT WORK NO MO, LOL, MY MAMA MET NEYO LAST NIGHT AT A ESPN PARTY IN ATL. SHE SAID HE IS VERY NICE AND LOVES DA CAMERA.
80.
nana1
Tuesday, October 16, 2007 /
@67 i totally agree who cares how much the shirt cost $5 or $500 some people have $20,000 gown on and still don’t look worth a DAMN…lmao… so as you said she is wearing it well that’s when you know you got IT,,, when you can take it back to the 80’s in a $14 shirt and still look better than most… her shoes are hot…
81.
lissa
Tuesday, October 16, 2007 /
they look sooo good together. i hope he’s not doin man behavior by cheating on the side. she looks good
82.
Mel-Mel
Tuesday, October 16, 2007 /
Damn u Ashanti…u got that sexy Nelly, and his ridiculously sexy swagger. Just damn u…HAHA! On the real though Ashanti and Nelly are a cute couple I can’t even hate!
83.
OG_Sweetz
Tuesday, October 16, 2007 /
Cute party!
Katt Williams and Neyo looks like they could be a couple. That lil dude looks AND acts gay at times. He’s funny though. lol
84.
Lola Falana
Tuesday, October 16, 2007 /
They look adorable in these pictures. Its good to see a black man making a sista really smile from her heart.
85.
Alsgyrl
Tuesday, October 16, 2007 /
Ashanti and Nelly look really cute together
86.
foxxy380*Out My Socks
Tuesday, October 16, 2007 /
@ #37, you must have not seen her episode of Punk’d.
Ashanti looks really cute here. I absolutely love the shoes. The only problem I have with her outfit is the jeans. They don’t fit right on her. If you gonna wear a pair of tight jeans, make sure they fit your a$$ right. She even tried to hold the jeans up when she was bending down because she was about to show everybody the crack of her a$$. LOL! But it looks like Ashanti had a real good time. She doesn’t fake smile like some other people we know. It looks to be genuine in the pics she take.
LMAO @ Ne-Yo. Nicca you ain’t no where close to being a thug. STOP IT!
87.
MISS NC
Tuesday, October 16, 2007 /
I see you Ashanti. $10shirt $600 Louboutin shoes. Get em girl. She and Nelly Look Cute
88.
angieb
Tuesday, October 16, 2007 /
I was at the party JD & Nelly had after the hop hop awards at Studio 72 and I must say me and my friends were surprised at how attentive Nelly is with Ashanti…they held hands, he would get her drinks and he hardly left her side! They are a very cute couple and not just for the cameras….that’s not easy for me to say being that my goal was to make Nelly my baby daddy (ha ha)! On another note I must say Katt Williams is crazier in person then on a HBO special…he’s real cool in person! I could go on and on about that party…sorry so long!
89.
Rollie
Tuesday, October 16, 2007 /
Wow..she’s taller than Jermaine Dupri..lol
90.
SUPERstarshine
Tuesday, October 16, 2007 /
I swear Ashanti just celebated a birthday… i guess it’s just me.
91.
Dee
Tuesday, October 16, 2007 /
lol everybody taller then Jermaine. I hope she had fun though. Happy Birthday Ashanti.
92.
Crystal
Tuesday, October 16, 2007 /
Awww thanks AngieB for the info. That’s too cute.
93.
BigRay
Tuesday, October 16, 2007 /
Nelly & Ashanti look like a solid couple. Hope it will last. I wonder what Nelly thinks of comments made by Irv Gotti?
94.
GG
Tuesday, October 16, 2007 /
Nelly and Ashanti look soooooooooooooooooo cute together! Man I wish I can find a boyfriend to have fun wit like they do. (sigh) One day…………..one day……………
95.
JERZEYGURL
Tuesday, October 16, 2007 /
Hands down the #1 Hip Hop Couple. Everything looks natural with them & not forced. I could see myself going on a double-date with those two. But she looks so cute, & him so sexy.
Yeah & who aint taller than Jermaine——–yall know what this is……
96.
Bigma
Tuesday, October 16, 2007 /
IM happy for Ashanti & Nelly they look really cute/good and happy together! im Glad Nelly is keeping her away from all those HATERS “Murder Inkwell” the well is dry!! ….
97.
That's Wassup
Tuesday, October 16, 2007 /
LOL @68
Awww I miss JD’s
Amazing how peeps can make a fairly small restaurant look poppin’! lol
98.
msblknasty1
Tuesday, October 16, 2007 /
great couple un like sum folks still hiding after five years lolo lolo at least he supports her never seen him walk in front of her he respects her and thats the most important thang in a relationship lolololol respect. lolololol go shanell
99.
Just Jenn
Tuesday, October 16, 2007 /
she looks so happy!-but i have 2 say this whole ’80s theme’ (ever since Teyana Taylor’s MTV sweet 16) is a bit played now, and this kinda looked like a broke down version of it for those who are supposedly on celebrity status…but then again, they look happy and cute so what the heck!
100.
Diamond
Tuesday, October 16, 2007 /
Ashanti is lookin fly, I’m not gonna even hate. And I’m happy that she rocked that tight ass chain proper. Nowadays I see people wearing those thick chains like that with a pendant on it too, which is a HUGE NO NO!
101.
russiangurl
Tuesday, October 16, 2007 /
bout damn time they show some time of kissing and real affection. it took four years to stop hiding theyr’e affection for each other damn! anyway happy birthday andnelly is looking fine like always. mmmm
102.
BE STRONG MARIO!
Tuesday, October 16, 2007 /
that shirt is not 10 dollars, more like 25 =P
I like the simplicity of her party, nothing to flashy,or grand just family, friends, cake, and good times, that’s all you really need. When’s the wedding??? She’s 27, it’s about she and Nelly tie the knot.
103.
bailey
Tuesday, October 16, 2007 /
2 CUTE PICS!
104.
yeah......and what!
Tuesday, October 16, 2007 /
It looks like they had so much fun. I like the old school hip hop poses LOL. Everybody looks so happy. Definitely a good look for everybody.
105.
butter
Tuesday, October 16, 2007 /
i guesssssss!!!!!!!!
106.
That's Wassup
Tuesday, October 16, 2007 /
Everytime I see Neyo he remind me of Lunchpad from Ducktales! lol
107.
Nikki
Tuesday, October 16, 2007 /
LOL @ # 24!!! Running STD….priceless…….
108.
CECE
Tuesday, October 16, 2007 /
Damn..I got tears in my eyes!!!!! We need to see more couples like these two…They got Bey and Jay beat in my book! I freaking LOVE these two together
THose old sckool posses are just the cutest
109.
Complex
Tuesday, October 16, 2007 /
happy b day ashanti!
110.
bkdia321
Tuesday, October 16, 2007 /
Awwwww. How cute!!!!! Ashanti always looks so happy and I love that about her. She seems so genuine. Nelly, you better be doing the right thing.
Happy belated bday, Shani!
111.
Key
Tuesday, October 16, 2007 /
Why the hell are people trippin off of it being an 80’s party?…..It’s tied into the HIP HOP awards weekend….So an 80’s theme fits….wtf should she have had, a hawaiian theme? Please……..
112.
TINA
Tuesday, October 16, 2007 /
Everybody don’t have to wear designer clothes from head-to-toe, even on thier b-day.
It’s now in style that you mix and match an expensive item with an non-expensive item. She’s only 27.
Ashanti and Nelly are the hottest looking couple in hip-hop and hollywood. Most couples you’ll find one average and one sexy (i.e. Usher/Tameka, Taye Diggs/Idina) atleast ashanti and nelly are both attractive.
I’m surprised none of Murder Inc. is at her party.
113.
choe
Tuesday, October 16, 2007 /
ashanti is not fine, she has a flat ass and no talent.
114.
realestnycsoldier
Tuesday, October 16, 2007 /
Someone get nelly a dermatologist fast!!! Brother you are worth nearly a hundred mill…get some treatments broham!! for reals…ashantil looks beautiful and happy..damn who knew her teeth were so perfect..big difference from her days on the INC…
115.
Tia
Tuesday, October 16, 2007 /
they are cute
those grafitti louboutin’s she has on are definately a problem
116.
REBEL
Tuesday, October 16, 2007 /
Didnt Kelis & NaS do this LAST YEAR???
117.
Amberr
Tuesday, October 16, 2007 /
Awww dont they look so cute. I havent seen pics of her in awhile but she looks so pretty here.
118.
Tiffany
Tuesday, October 16, 2007 /
Ashanti looks absolutely adorable! Some women wish they had this much fun with their man! Get em’ girl!
119.
Just B Real
Tuesday, October 16, 2007 /
They look sooo cute… I love them, they geeting real gangsta on the pics.
120.
PRETTYGIRLSAVAGE
Tuesday, October 16, 2007 /
all I got to say is Nelly and Ashanti are tooo cute together, A very good mix - looking from outside.. Let’s hope, her mind isn’t so twisted, that when or if he leaves her she doesn’t do a Britney lol!!! when chemistry is that HOT..IT’S guarranteed to make you loose your mind ya DIGG
- But I wish them the best!!
121.
Im the only polar bear up in this bitch
Tuesday, October 16, 2007 /
Atleast Nelly & Ashanti acknowledege each other & aren’t afraid to show each other affection in public, unlike some other couples, ahem ahem, B & J.
122.
Why is Ashanti famous again?
Tuesday, October 16, 2007 /
oh I forgot…? Who is Ashanti? Whats she famous for again? aww. I forgot, she sing. Oh , not really??
123.
Stans kill yourselves
Tuesday, October 16, 2007 /
LMAO @ 122. Yeah Ashanti can’t sing to save her life but her and Nelly do look cute together. Bey and Jay are still the hottest couple though b/c it takes more than looks, how about status and success. Some people forgot Ashanti and Nelly even existed.
And ya’ll stans don’t act like we forgot that Irv outted her for sleeping w/ him while he was married which makes her a HO in my book. And he had to use Viagra and shit in order to sleep w/ her? LMAO Damn!
Nelly is too good for her if you ask me. U can’t turn a HO into a housewife Nelly.
And who is Ashanti is a good question. Oh yeah she’s that no talent girl that Beyonce pushed out the game. Ashanti’s ass is STILL trying to come back. That switch shit is wack just like everything else she’s done. Someone tell this chick it’s over for her. Even Rihanna’s lame ass is doing better than her.
124.
dalila
Tuesday, October 16, 2007 /
Ashanti & Nelly are soo cute together happy b day girl
I wish you the best in your life
ooo and…Those shoos are to cute I love them!
Where is the Inc family?????
125.
donsgirl
Tuesday, October 16, 2007 /
I love to see a black man and woman having some good ole fashion FUN. This is what this reminds me of. I am so happy and thankful that I have this in my man. You go Ashanti and Nelly. Do your thing. Oh, and happy birthday Ashanti.
126.
Corey
Tuesday, October 16, 2007 /
@122.Please just because Beyonce sings better than Ashanti dont mean shit. Ashanti looks better and is more down to earth than boring ass Beyonce! At least Ashanti and Nelly show affection in their relationship.Bee and Jay are boring as hell and they look like their relationship is forced!
127.
Dothepocketknife
Tuesday, October 16, 2007 /
It’s a shame that Nelly sings better than Ashanti, cute ‘fit though!
128.
Tia
Tuesday, October 16, 2007 /
@ 116. Yeah Kelis threw Nas a HUGE suprise 80’s party for his birthday last year. This party isn’t anywhere near the level that party was lol.
lol @ some of these comments. Some people are too much especially with the “so in love” stuff. Didn’t he just get somebody pregnant? lol I can see complementing, but some of you are just way too extra lol
129.
Corey
Tuesday, October 16, 2007 /
@122.Please Ashanti looks better than Beyonce and she is more down to earth. At least Ashanti and Nelly look like they have a good time,unlike boring ass Jay and Bee who look like they are faking the relationship!
130.
Crystal
Tuesday, October 16, 2007 /
It looks like the type of party where they just had family and a couple of friends nothing too big and over the top. But dag some of you guys are mean lol. For a minute I thought it was going to be negativity free until I got to the end. Lol oh well can not make everybody happy. HAPPY BIRTHDAY ASHANTI!
131.
dina
Tuesday, October 16, 2007 /
nelly and ashanti are the cutes couple in the game
132.
dina
Tuesday, October 16, 2007 /
Please I love riri but she don’t have Ashanti status she don’t have no Grammy she didn’t sell as much albums as Ashanti did she don’t have #1 albums are you crazy you have lost your mine I love Rihanna but Shany is a big pyramid next to her!
133.
ROXI
Tuesday, October 16, 2007 /
NELLY AND AHANTI ARE SO CUTE TOGETHER. i like her outfit and jewels
134.
Diamond
Tuesday, October 16, 2007 /
i just wanna say that i am so happy for them two. i wish people would stop hatin on her, she’s doin her damn thing. nelly u look good boo
135.
Tay2
Tuesday, October 16, 2007 /
I dont like to rate couples . . . but these 2 are def. my favs.!!!
136.
Qubanbarbiie
Tuesday, October 16, 2007 /
@ #123.. you are ignorant.. I swear people just never let anything be.. They had a great time at this party. It seemed like a very intimate setting where they could just be themselves. You have to love and respect that. Ashanti & Nelly look great together.. Why compare them to anyone else? Damn.. Just leave it alone. Ashanti’s career isn’t dry, nor is Nelly’s.. If you would stop trying to glorify one relationship and those two careers (Beyonce and Jay) you could see everyone else’s talent and worth..
137.
GOLDEN'S BOTOX INJECTION
Tuesday, October 16, 2007 /
Awwwwwww! They look soooooo adorable together! I am not a huge fan of Ashanti’s, but I hope she and Nelly are genuinely happy and stay together. Nelly where is her rock at? That would’ve been the perfect b-day gift! Good luck!
138.
cutieonduty30
Tuesday, October 16, 2007 /
I love these two together ashanti and nelly looks so happy.
139.
Rosie
Tuesday, October 16, 2007 /
Ashanti’s shoes are not a joke. I may need to use my rent money to buy them, lol.
http://www.saksfifthavenu...192588602123&ev19=3:7
140.
Crystal
Tuesday, October 16, 2007 /
^^^ lol I would have never guess she spent $675 on shoes. Dag she balling lol.
141.
Chanda
Tuesday, October 16, 2007 /
Number 55, The REAL Bre
Jealous Ones Always Envy.
Stop the hatin!! Her shirt is cute. Just because you might have seen it in Delia’s dose not mean she can’t wear it.
Anyway, They are the cutest couple. They need to have a really big CLASSY wedding ASAP!!!
142.
nana
Tuesday, October 16, 2007 /
@ 86 actually i have seen Ashanti getting punk’d- girl that was pre Nelly…. a naturally happy person with a good man -GIRLBYE…. but she’s allowed to have an off day and dude was getting on her last nerve and it was early in the morning…lol
143.
aka
Tuesday, October 16, 2007 /
i heard a interview where deelicious claims thier relationship is fake and how at the bet awards nelly was with his real girlfriend the whole time and how they just put a act on for cameras whenever they were on them
i dont believe it
deelicious is such a low life
144.
Rosie
Wednesday, October 17, 2007 /
@140
I know right. And you know she aint gonna wear them out again.
145.
Crystal
Wednesday, October 17, 2007 /
lol I know but they are too cute to only wear once.
146.
floacist
Wednesday, October 17, 2007 /
I like that dookie gold chain. Its going to be hard to make that a comeback, I think. Its too…out there.
147.
Anon
Wednesday, October 17, 2007 /
@121 Did you see this man’s lips. O.K. now I would be afraid to were that me. They don’t call him HOVA for no reason…
148.
Chariyah
Wednesday, October 17, 2007 /
Too Cute :]
149.
nana1
Wednesday, October 17, 2007 /
they such a cute couple… Nelly on Mtv.com overdrive talking about his Boo and how they more like regular people, how he different from Jay and she different from B but he loves both of them and they are amazing artist but him and Shani are more closer to regular people together how they keep all that separate… he talks about Irv and the Inc and that being her “business” because she signed to them……
150.
seductiverose
Wednesday, October 17, 2007 /
Awww Shanti, u look so cute. Not to mention that your man is a good compliment to the whole get-up and the party lol. They look like they was having some good clean wholesome fun… Just like it used to b and how it should b…
dueces
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