‘Beyoncé Who?’: Ashanti Shuts the Internet Down with Latest Look

R&B singer Ashanti is keeping her foot on fans’ necks when it comes to her fashion game, and they just can’t get enough.

The “Rain on Me” singer set social media on fire this week when she posted  a photo wearing a curve-hugging, shimmering silver gown. The post, which had nearly 50,000 likes by Saturday, showed Ashanti, 38, staring seductively into the camera as she descended a spiral staircase.

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Singer Ashanti was flooded with compliments after posting a photo of herself serving looking in a shimmering silver gown. (@Ashanti/Instagram)

Her gown, which featured a plunging neckline and high split in the front, dragged behind her as she tip-toed down the stairs.

It was only a matter of time before fans fawned over the look, and flooded her page with comments telling her just how beautiful she was.

“Slayed to the gawdsss ‼🔥🔥🔥🔥” one fan wrote.

“Beyoncé who??? ASHANTIIIIII” wrote another.

“Is this the same Ashanti from the 90s? Wow!” another user exclaimed. “Haven’t aged a bit. #desiredbeauteemirrortherapy”

One man couldn’t help but notice the singer’s “elite kneecaps.”

“You stay serving looks, body and talent you go beautiful 🔥” another fan chimed in.

The gilded look is just the latest in Ashanti’s recent fashions that’ve shut the Internet down. Earlier this week, the songstress posted a series of steamy, seductive photos taken during a trip to Phuket, Thailand.

One photo of her posing in a hot tub  filled with colorful flower petals instantly sent fans into a tizzy.

“The most beautiful woman ever!! 😍 Will you marry me already 🤦🏽‍♂️!”

“This is pure perfection at its best ❤️💎 you look like a goddess.”

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