Not only is award-winning and multi-platinum artist Ashanti this year’s “Lady of Soul” honoree, but the 41-year-old is also an author, entrepreneur and actress with a penchant for style. Throughout the years, the multi-hyphenate has graced red carpets and stages in jaw-dropping numbers, including high-slit dresses, floor-sweeping gowns, daring necklines and racy cutouts.

Never afraid to push boundaries with her fashion choices, we’ve rounded up some of the singer's best looks. Ahead, these outfits solidify the singer’s status as one of the most stylish celebs to hit the red carpet.