Y’all peep this fashion moment that had the timeline in a chokehold? One of our faves pulled a major move at the 2025 BET Awards, and let’s just say—when icons inspire icons, it’s nothing but sweet, sweet love. A certain songbird may have dipped into the early 2000s vault for a lil’ nostalgic slay, and the original queen had thoughts! Keep scrolling, ‘cause this lil’ style throwback between Ashanti and SZA definately turned heads!
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Ashanti Shows Love To SZA
Ashanti showed some serious love to SZA after the singer seemingly paid homage to her during the 2025 BET Awards. SZA had everybody doing double-takes when she stepped out in an iconic Versace gown—the same exact look Ashanti rocked at the 2002 BET Awards over two decades ago. Talk about a full-circle moment!
The timeless black and gold fit, with its signature animal print details and daring silhouette, instantly sent social media into a frenzy. Ashanti didn’t hesitate to show appreciation, reposting the look with heart emojis and giving SZA her well-deserved flowers. Now that’s how you pay tribute and keep it cute! Legends linking through fashion? We love to see it.
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Social Media Is In A Chokehold
Social media was eating it up! Fans flooded the comments while praising SZA for honoring a true Y2K icon the right way. And, users took to The Shade Room Instagram comment section to praise both stars.
One Instagram user @anite.u said, “Ashanti is a true girls girl!”
This Instagram user @alwayscalmbeing wrote, “Yeah SZA ate that 🔥🔥🔥 homage done correctly!”
Instagram user @letroydavis added, “Ashanti been the blueprint for many!”
While Instagram user @hough_jules commented, “Ashanti has always been so humble and unproblematic, I love that about her.”
Instagram user @mamakahlumeandkhani said, “Ashanti always been humble and sweet🔥❤️”
Finally, Instagram user @diorb wrote, “Ashanti is exactly that girl 😍”
Ashanti Slayed The 2025 BET Awards Red Carpet
Ashanti herself turned heads and snatched wigs at the 2025 BET Awards in a sultry, sparkly deep-V gown that was serving glamour from every angle. The long-sleeve fit hugged her curves just right, shimmering under those lights like the true showstopper she is. With full beach waves cascading down and a handful of statement rings, sis gave maximum diva energy.
