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Janice · 04-16-2006, 11:08 PM

Ashanti Show Canceled After Cousin Killed

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JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (AP) - Ashanti pulled out of a concert over the weekend after her cousin was killed by a 17-year-old drunken driver, authorities said.

Quinshae Snead, 20, was on her way to Ashanti's hotel to fetch something for the Grammy award-winning singer ahead of the concert Saturday when the car she was riding in was rear-ended, police said.

Snead was flung from the car as it rolled over and thrown into the path of another car in the opposite lane.

The 17-year-old unlicensed driver had stolen his mother's car, said Johannesburg metro police spokesman Chief Superintendent Wayne Minnaar.

"He was also under the influence of liquor," Minnaar told the South African Press Association.

The teenager was arrested for drunken driving and hospitalized. The driver of the car Snead was riding in also was injured and taken to hospital. Ashanti's debut album garnered a Grammy Award in 2003 for best contemporary R&B album.

SBTB Geek · 04-16-2006, 11:19 PM

I was reading about that on my phone, such a terrible thing to happen. I wish her family the best.

Superstar · 04-17-2006, 04:32 AM

Thats terrible

Karen* · 04-17-2006, 05:37 AM

That's horrible.

04-16-2006, 11:08 PM	#1
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Ashanti Show Canceled After Cousin Killed Ashanti Show Canceled After Cousin Killed (AP) Singer Ashanti is seen at the Reebok "Now Playing" promotional event highlighting several recording... Full Image JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (AP) - Ashanti pulled out of a concert over the weekend after her cousin was killed by a 17-year-old drunken driver, authorities said. Quinshae Snead, 20, was on her way to Ashanti's hotel to fetch something for the Grammy award-winning singer ahead of the concert Saturday when the car she was riding in was rear-ended, police said. Snead was flung from the car as it rolled over and thrown into the path of another car in the opposite lane. The 17-year-old unlicensed driver had stolen his mother's car, said Johannesburg metro police spokesman Chief Superintendent Wayne Minnaar. "He was also under the influence of liquor," Minnaar told the South African Press Association. The teenager was arrested for drunken driving and hospitalized. The driver of the car Snead was riding in also was injured and taken to hospital. Ashanti's debut album garnered a Grammy Award in 2003 for best contemporary R&B album.

04-17-2006, 05:37 AM	#4
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04-16-2006, 11:19 PM	#2
SBTB Geek Smooth Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 21, 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 6,004	I was reading about that on my phone, such a terrible thing to happen. I wish her family the best.

04-17-2006, 04:32 AM	#3
Superstar Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 08, 2003 Posts: 63,316	Thats terrible