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Title: Ashanti accused of plagiarism
Post by: Kaeli. on April 02, 2022, 04:49:15 AM
https://twitter.com/jtbigelow/status/1509686969130958850?s=21&t=tCWkqNnNgAfPlkdvACkWjQ

Bitch  :plzstop:
Title: Re: Ashanti accused of plagiarism
Post by: Kaeli. on April 02, 2022, 04:50:22 AM
The way her few stans can't lash J. Lo anymore :plzstop:
Title: Re: Ashanti accused of plagiarism
Post by: 𝖘𝖖𝖚𝖎𝖉 on April 02, 2022, 06:31:52 AM
sdfsdf

QuoteI worked for over a year on that book. Took two years to find an agent and get it published and for some celebrity who probably didn't even write it to just steal my idea. I am shaking.
:omgwatshappening:
Title: Re: Ashanti accused of plagiarism
Post by: ATLien on April 02, 2022, 06:46:18 AM
Quote from: Kaeli. on April 02, 2022, 04:50:22 AM
The way her few stans can't lash J. Lo anymore :plzstop:
:wakemeupinsidebby:
Title: Re: Ashanti accused of plagiarism
Post by: FUCK Bey on April 02, 2022, 07:04:50 AM
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Title: Re: Ashanti accused of plagiarism
Post by: Annie on April 02, 2022, 08:01:37 AM
The tweets are not available but I found screenshots: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/ashanti-under-fire-after-author-accuses-her-of-stealing-childrens-book-storyline-devastated-news.149934.html
(https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/ashanti-under-fire-after-author-accuses-her-of-stealing-childrens-book-storyline-devastated-news.149934.html)
The original cover looks so beautiful and the concept for a children's book is amazing. There are similarities: the title, concept, cover. What a shame. Maybe Ashanti had a ghostwriter who copied and pasted this, I don't know what to say. The author should definitely research legal options. 
Title: Re: Ashanti accused of plagiarism
Post by: Annie on April 02, 2022, 08:02:13 AM
Quote from: Trey on April 02, 2022, 07:04:50 AM
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Not just yet :plea:
Title: Re: Ashanti accused of plagiarism
Post by: Annie on April 02, 2022, 08:03:04 AM
(https://media.s-bol.com/79mgDz34LwxA/550x550.jpg)

(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0285/2821/4050/products/9780063222366_8753b20d-a7f3-48ce-bd2c-459cd9b170ce.jpg)
Title: Re: Ashanti accused of plagiarism
Post by: ATLien on April 02, 2022, 08:03:22 AM
:usureuok:

there are def clear similarities.
i dont know how involved ashanti was actually involved in this ...as in hands-on
but she needs to address this. the irony of the book being a black self-love tea and this is happening

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cb0hN5EJz-l/
Title: Re: Ashanti accused of plagiarism
Post by: Annie on April 02, 2022, 08:07:03 AM
My own story!
:sobusyjetsetter:

Ugh what a shame. I was happy for her to get a star, it's a proud moment..but yeah.
Title: Re: Ashanti accused of plagiarism
Post by: penny. on April 02, 2022, 08:10:26 AM
Yes Kwee, do unto others what was done to you!
:oof:
Title: Re: Ashanti accused of plagiarism
Post by: Annie on April 02, 2022, 08:13:16 AM
Quote from: Orgulho Negro on April 02, 2022, 08:03:22 AM
:usureuok:

there are def clear similarities.
i dont know how involved ashanti was actually involved in this ...as in hands-on
but she needs to address this. the irony of the book being a black self-love tea and this is happening

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cb0hN5EJz-l/

You can tell from the tweets the original author is very heartbroken about what happened. It's just sad that she doubts whether she wants to stay in the industry. I just googled a couple of pages from her book and it looks magical. I really hope this will give her more attention.
Title: Re: Ashanti accused of plagiarism
Post by: Annie on April 02, 2022, 08:14:39 AM
Why didn't she just publish a book based on that Dreams song? :disgusted: She already had a concept and could have promoted her music at the same time. 
Title: Re: Ashanti accused of plagiarism
Post by: penny. on April 02, 2022, 08:14:58 AM
Quote from: annie on April 02, 2022, 08:13:16 AM
Quote from: Orgulho Negro on April 02, 2022, 08:03:22 AM
:usureuok:

there are def clear similarities.
i dont know how involved ashanti was actually involved in this ...as in hands-on
but she needs to address this. the irony of the book being a black self-love tea and this is happening

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cb0hN5EJz-l/

You can tell from the tweets the original author is very broke
Title: Re: Ashanti accused of plagiarism
Post by: Annie on April 02, 2022, 08:16:22 AM
Quote from: Big Barbie on April 02, 2022, 08:14:58 AM
Quote from: annie on April 02, 2022, 08:13:16 AM
Quote from: Orgulho Negro on April 02, 2022, 08:03:22 AM
:usureuok:

there are def clear similarities.
i dont know how involved ashanti was actually involved in this ...as in hands-on
but she needs to address this. the irony of the book being a black self-love tea and this is happening

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cb0hN5EJz-l/

You can tell from the tweets the original author will make sure Ashanti is broke after the lawsuit
Title: Re: Ashanti accused of plagiarism
Post by: ATLien on April 02, 2022, 08:17:44 AM
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Title: Re: Ashanti accused of plagiarism
Post by: penny. on April 02, 2022, 08:21:57 AM
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:ummwhat:
Title: Re: Ashanti accused of plagiarism
Post by: Annie on April 02, 2022, 08:23:55 AM

:butwait!:

Dreams are real, all you have to do is just believe you can get away with stealing
Title: Re: Ashanti accused of plagiarism
Post by: Gilgamesh. on April 02, 2022, 08:24:39 AM
This is very Beyoncé.
Title: Re: Ashanti accused of plagiarism
Post by: penny. on April 02, 2022, 08:28:09 AM
Quote from: Gilgamesh. on April 02, 2022, 08:24:39 AM
This is very Beyoncé.
Oh bitch, Queen hasn't stolen I'm years/eras 🙄
Title: Re: Ashanti accused of plagiarism
Post by: GRAND ETERNAL SUPREME on April 02, 2022, 09:30:19 AM
Quote from: Trey on April 02, 2022, 07:04:50 AM
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Title: Re: Ashanti accused of plagiarism
Post by: Nine on April 02, 2022, 09:33:30 AM
Quote from: beleza eterna on April 02, 2022, 08:03:22 AM
:usureuok:

there are def clear similarities.
i dont know how involved ashanti was actually involved in this ...as in hands-on
but she needs to address this. the irony of the book being a black self-love tea and this is happening

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cb0hN5EJz-l/
oh this is a mess

I'd be pissed

:disgusted:
Title: Re: Ashanti accused of plagiarism
Post by: Nine on April 02, 2022, 09:35:00 AM
Quote from: Gilgamesh. on April 02, 2022, 08:24:39 AM
This is very Beyoncé.
Queen doesn't steal

She references and cites her sources, big difference.

:hmph:
Title: Re: Ashanti accused of plagiarism
Post by: klappa. on April 02, 2022, 09:35:15 AM
Quote from: annie on April 02, 2022, 08:16:22 AM
Quote from: Big Barbie on April 02, 2022, 08:14:58 AM
Quote from: annie on April 02, 2022, 08:13:16 AM
Quote from: Orgulho Negro on April 02, 2022, 08:03:22 AM
:usureuok:

there are def clear similarities.
i dont know how involved ashanti was actually involved in this ...as in hands-on
but she needs to address this. the irony of the book being a black self-love tea and this is happening

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cb0hN5EJz-l/

You can tell from the tweets the original author will make sure Ashanti is broke after the lawsuit

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Title: Re: Ashanti accused of plagiarism
Post by: klappa. on April 02, 2022, 09:36:48 AM
quee might wanna see if she can get a refund on ha walk of fame star mess

:ATLcameo:
Title: Re: Ashanti accused of plagiarism
Post by: whatever on April 02, 2022, 11:31:05 AM
Not on queen 20th anniversary...
Title: Re: Ashanti accused of plagiarism
Post by: Hatsumomo on April 02, 2022, 12:21:45 PM
Quote from: ophelia_b on April 02, 2022, 09:36:48 AM
quee might wanna see if she can get a refund on ha walk of fame star mess

:ATLcameo:

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Title: Re: Ashanti accused of plagiarism
Post by: RAY7 on April 02, 2022, 12:24:00 PM
Quote from: ophelia_b on April 02, 2022, 09:36:48 AM
quee might wanna see if she can get a refund on ha walk of fame star mess

:ATLcameo:
huh?
Title: Re: Ashanti accused of plagiarism
Post by: Hatsumomo on April 02, 2022, 12:24:08 PM
Not her being overshadowed twice on what was supposed to be two big moments for her ..1) that horrid national anthem 2) an undeserved star on the walk of fame due to her theft of intellectual property.  :kii:
Title: Re: Ashanti accused of plagiarism
Post by: RAY7 on April 02, 2022, 12:25:19 PM
Ashanti really be having y'all fuming :dead:
Title: Re: Ashanti accused of plagiarism
Post by: Ulysses on April 02, 2022, 01:37:30 PM
Sue her no talent havin ass and those sideburns
Title: Re: Ashanti accused of plagiarism
Post by: Demetri Collier Electronics 🤴🏾 on April 02, 2022, 05:14:25 PM
I haven't read the whole. This is unfortunate she is going through this as her 20th anniversary is approaching. If this is true she bogus as hell. I just would like to say, i wish her the best in her case. 

Ashanti will hold a special place in her heart, i witness her whole journey from her introduction to us. She had a nice chokehold on the game for a hot minute. It dont get no perfect than "Foolish" & " Rain on me". 
Title: Re: Ashanti accused of plagiarism
Post by: Ulysses on April 02, 2022, 07:49:34 PM
This is why you shouldn't just sign your name to shit and call it yours.