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American singer, songwriter, and actress Ashanti Douglas, known professionally as Ashanti, was born in Glen Cove, New York. Her hit "Foolish" reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, and in 2002 she became the first female singer to occupy the chart's top two positions simultaneously with "Foolish" and "What's Luv?". Her debut album earned her three Grammy nominations and the award for Best Contemporary R&B Album.