In response, her mother, Tina, recalls the Civil Rights movement and how Ashanti’s father committed to standing up for rights. She said, “As your mom and your manager, it’s my job to make sure you can ...

Nelly defends inauguration performance amid criticism, sparking debate about politics and race in entertainment.

As your mom and your manager, it’s my job to make sure you can voice your opinion on what you feel and what you know," Tina responded. Soon after Ashanti and her mom chatted, Nelly walked into the ...

However, her mom was taken aback by the news because of her family’s background in the civil rights movement. "This is very emotional for me," she said before explaining her father James Davis’ ...