Why Did Ashanti Gain Another Hater

Ray Daniels is being called out for discrediting Ashanti and many believe Irv Gotti is behind it. In this video, we break down Ray Daniels’ recent comments about Ashanti’s talent, her use of reference tracks, and why his criticism seems deeply biased and rooted in personal loyalty to Irv Gotti. Is this another case of a female-hating industry insider trying to erase a Black woman’s success?

Ray Daniels, who once said on a podcast that being compared to Irv Gotti was a compliment, seems to be carrying Gotti’s same obsession with Ashanti but now in the form of public slander. He claims Ashanti isn’t talented, calling her songs “remixes” and accusing her of relying on reference tracks. But let’s keep it real: every artist uses reference tracks even the biggest names in the game.

Ashanti has never needed gimmicks. She’s a Grammy-winning R&B artist, songwriter, and performer with a legacy that can’t be touched. The problem? Ray Daniels isn’t coming from an objective place. His ties to Irv Gotti and his own past of minimizing women in the industry make this look like a personal attack, not honest criticism.

What’s worse is how he tried to compare Ashanti to Beyoncé, saying Ashanti isn’t talented because she doesn’t sing on Beyoncé’s level. But why are two Black women even being compared like that? Both Ashanti and Beyoncé are powerhouse artists with unique styles. This isn’t a competition it’s an attempt to tear Ashanti down for no valid reason.

This isn’t Ray Daniels’ first time spewing negativity about women. From the Joe Budden Podcast to other platforms, he’s built a pattern of misogynistic commentary and it’s time to call it out.

Ashanti is unproblematic. She stays in her lane, delivers timeless music, and minds her business. So why is she being targeted? Could it be because Irv Gotti can’t stand the fact that she’s still shining without him? Or is Ray Daniels simply projecting his own insecurities?

This video breaks it all down Ray Daniels’ connection to Irv Gotti, the history of his shady comments, and why Ashanti deserves more respect in this industry. Let’s stop letting biased insiders control the narrative around talented Black women.

What do YOU think? Is Ray Daniels doing Irv Gotti’s dirty work? Should Ashanti respond, or stay silent? Drop your thoughts in the comments. Let’s talk about how the music industry treats Black women and who’s benefiting from their erasure.

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