American singer and song-writer, Ashanti, has tested positive for COVID-19.
The Rock Wit U singer disclosed her status on Saturday, adding that she is “not in any pain.”
She wrote: “Hey y’all I can’t believe I’m saying this but I tested positive for COVID-19. I’m OK and not in any pain. I’m actually down to do the Verzuz from my house…we’re trying to figure it all out!!!”
Ashanti, 40, was scheduled to go head-to-head with Keyshia Cole in the latest episode of Verzuz on Saturday but shortly after announcing her diagnosis she went on Instagram Live to share that she “is ready” to continue with the Verzuz battle. Their battle has since been rescheduled for Jan. 9, 2021.
“I’m super bummed. I’m still ready to do it tonight. Me and Team Apple have been on the phone since like late last night, early this morning trying to figure out how to do it,” she said. “And I’m super ready, but we don’t think the technical aspect of things is going to be perfect.”
“This is crazy, not in a million years did I think I would test positive. I am so mad because I was so ready. The momentum of Verzuz has been so incredible,” she continued, sharing that she feels fine but has a tiny cough, has no taste or smell.
Ashanti explained that she did not get COVID-19 from her trip to Africa or traveling and got it from a family member who did not know that they were positive. When she found out her family member’s diagnosis, she got tested and the results came back positive.
