10 Flicks of Ashanti's Style Evolution Through the Years

A look at Ashanti's style through the years.

Ashanti in 2002 - Ashanti burst on the scene in 2001 as the coveted hook girl for Ja Rule and Fat Joe. Eventually she branched out on her own and never shied away from self-expression, hence this Poccahontas look at Spring Break 2002. (Photo: Scott Gries/Getty Images)

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Ashanti in 2002 - Ashanti burst on the scene in 2001 as the coveted hook girl for Ja Rule and Fat Joe. Eventually she branched out on her own and never shied away from self-expression, hence this Poccahontas look at Spring Break 2002. (Photo: Scott Gries/Getty Images)

Ashanti - The Best New Artist nominee performs the hits "Foolish" and "Happy." (Photo: M. Caulfield/WireImage)

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Ashanti in Satin  - Ashanti is still finding her fashion footing during The 2nd Annual BET Awards in 2002.  (Photo: M. Caulfield/WireImage)

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Cinderella Blue  - Ashanti channels Cinderella with sass in 2003. (Photo: Frank Micelotta/Getty Images)

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Cinderella Blue  - Ashanti channels Cinderella with sass in 2003. (Photo: Frank Micelotta/Getty Images)

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Showing Some Skin  - Ashanti shows a lot of skin at the 2004 MTV Video Music Awards. (Photo: Frank Micelotta/Getty Images)

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Showing Some Skin  - Ashanti shows a lot of skin at the 2004 MTV Video Music Awards. (Photo: Frank Micelotta/Getty Images)

Kentucky Derby Style in 2006 - (Photo: Paul Hawthorne/Getty Images)

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Kentucky Derby Style in 2006 - (Photo: Paul Hawthorne/Getty Images)

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Short and Sweet  - Ashanti keeps it cute at theClive Davis Pre-Grammy Party in 2008. (Photo: Vince Bucci/Getty Images)

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Short and Sweet  - Ashanti keeps it cute at theClive Davis Pre-Grammy Party in 2008. (Photo: Vince Bucci/Getty Images)

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Chaneling Prince in 2009 - (Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)

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Chaneling Prince in 2009 - (Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)

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Chaneling Marilyn Monroe in 2012 - (Photo: Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

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Chaneling Marilyn Monroe in 2012 - (Photo: Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

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Ashanti, @ashanti - Tweet: "Woke up feeling Amazing!!!! ‪#BRAVEHEART!! #1 indie!!! & Top 10 overall!! Plus this LA weather is giving me everything!!!!"Meanwhile, it's been comparatively quiet on the West Coast, where Ashanti was when she shared her excitement after her latest LP nabbed the top spot on Billboard's Indie Chart. #Congrats #SheStillGotIt(Photo: Rob Kim/Getty Images for DirecTV)

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Ashanti is the Golden Girl  - (Photo: Rob Kim/Getty Images for DirecTV)

Grown Woman Status in 2014 - (Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images)

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Grown Woman Status in 2014 - (Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images)

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