Ashanti Says of Irv Gotti: “I See a Lot of Feminine Qualities”

After Irv Gotti's infamously revealing Drink Champs, & Murda Inc. Docu-series Ashanti finally speaks out. One of my favorite things about this In Real Life interview with Angie Martinez is the poise, class, and humility Ashanti exhibits. Despite having her name drug for filth during Irv's recent media run, the closest Ashanti came to true disrespect was "I see a lot of feminine qualities."

While Irv's recent admissions about his "relationship" with Ashanti decades ago portray him as a victim. Sitting innocently at home (with his wife) while finding out one of his "girlfriends" was in a real relationship. "You wanna be with Nelly, go sign to Dirty Ent." According to Ashanti this was Irv Gotti's response to her relationship with Nelly. She says Irv not only refused to allow her to record music, he also demanded that other artists not work with her.

In the interview she details a very toxic work environment and personal life while involved with Murda Inc. Manipulation, control, and even death threats are spoken on. This is the closest I've ever seen an interviewer get fans to see who Ashanti is outside of her public persona. Absolute must watch:

I've honestly never had such an active interest in basketball until the Memphis Grizzlies started embracing some of my favorite Hip Hop artists.

I knew that team was something special when I saw the viral clip of Ja Morant Jookin' last year & being gifted a Breadgang chain.

Proceed to the opening game this year and a performance by Big Boogie during halftime. The icing on the cake was the recent Breadgang courtside outing featuring Moneybagg Yo, Big 30, Tripstar, Finesse2tymes, Big Homie G, and their producers.

The gentleman showered the court with bands during halftime in true opulent Breadgang form.

A lot of online followers showered their comment section with mentions of them being tacky and acting like they've never had anything. The reality is that all of these men have in fact made it from the bottom, now they're here, so let them enjoy it (however that presents itself).

For me it's a resounding yes to the Memphis Grizzlies for embracing the culture in all forms!