Twitter Debates: Who’s Prettier—Ashanti or Nelly’s Ex Shantel Jackson?

Social media is buzzing once again, and this time, the trending topic is the beauty comparison between R&B superstar Ashanti and Nelly’s ex-girlfriend, Shantel Jackson.

After rekindling his romance with Ashanti, Nelly and his longtime love look happier than ever. However, that hasn’t stopped Twitter users—especially within Black Twitter—from stirring up some drama and putting the spotlight on both women.

It all started when a poll began circulating on Twitter, asking followers to weigh in: Who is more attractive, Nelly’s current girlfriend Ashanti or his former partner of over seven years, Shantel Jackson?

The debate quickly picked up steam, with fans passionately defending their favorites and sharing side-by-side photos of the two stunning women.

Here at Media Takeout, we want to make it clear: both Ashanti and Shantel Jackson are undeniably beautiful in their own unique ways. It’s never truly fair to pit two women against each other based on looks alone. Still, as reporters of online trends, it’s our job to cover what’s making waves on the internet—even if it means diving into a bit of messiness.

For those who may not know, Ashanti is more than just a pretty face. She’s an accomplished American singer, songwriter, and actress. Discovered as a teenager, Ashanti signed to Murder Inc.

Records in 2002 and quickly rose to fame. That year, she was featured on two of the biggest hits—Fat Joe’s “What’s Luv?” and Ja Rule’s “Always on Time.” Both songs dominated the charts, and Ashanti made history by becoming the first female artist to simultaneously hold the top two spots on the US Billboard Hot 100 with “Foolish” and “What’s Luv?” at numbers one and two.

Her self-titled debut album, released in 2002, was a massive success, selling over 500,000 copies in its first week in the US alone. The album’s popularity earned Ashanti eight Billboard Music Awards, two American Music Awards, and a Grammy for Best Contemporary R&B Album in 2003.

By the end of 2003, the album had gone triple platinum in the United States and sold six million copies worldwide. The lead single “Foolish” became a commercial and critical triumph, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100. With this achievement, Ashanti became only the second artist in history to have her first three chart entries land in the Hot 100’s top 10 simultaneously.

Ashanti’s talents extend beyond her own music. She also wrote and provided background vocals for Jennifer Lopez’s hit “Ain’t It Funny (Murder Remix),” which also soared to number one on the Billboard Hot 100.

As for Shantel Jackson, she’s a model, entrepreneur, and reality TV star who has built a strong following thanks to her style, confidence, and charisma.

While the internet continues to debate who’s prettier, it’s clear both women are accomplished, beautiful, and confident in their own right. Ultimately, beauty is subjective—and both Ashanti and Shantel Jackson have plenty of fans rooting for them.

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