Ashanti to perform at Soboba Casino Resort on Oct. 24

Soboba Casino Resort will host Grammy Award-winning singer Ashanti at its Event Center on Saturday, Oct. 24 at 8 p.m. The show adds another national act to the Southern California venue’s concert calendar and gives fans a chance to see one of the early-2000s R&B breakout stars live.

Why it matters: - Ashanti remains a major draw more than two decades after her breakout, with chart-topping hits and industry awards that still resonate with fans. - The booking underscores Soboba Casino Resort’s push to attract nationally known entertainment to its San Jacinto-area property.

What happened: - Soboba Casino Resort will welcome Ashanti to the Soboba Casino Resort Event Center on Saturday, Oct. 24 at 8 p.m. - The show is 21 and over. - Tickets are available at entertainment information or by calling (866) 476-2622.

The details: - Ashanti broke through in 2002 after appearing on Ja Rule’s "Always on Time" and Fat Joe’s "What’s Luv?" before releasing her self-titled debut album that April. - The debut album opened at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and R&B album charts and sold more than 500,000 copies in its first week. - The album became the fastest-selling debut album by a female artist in SoundScan history and earned a Guinness Book of World Records entry that she still holds. - Ashanti became the first female artist to hold the top two spots on the Billboard Hot 100 at the same time with "Foolish" and "What’s Luv?" - "Foolish" spent 10 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. - Her other major songs include "Happy," "Baby," "Rock Wit U (Awww Baby)," "Rain on Me" and "Only U." - Her second studio album, Chapter II, also reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200. - Chapter II included the Top 10 singles "Rock Wit U (Awww Baby)" and "Rain on Me." - Ashanti has eight Grammy Award nominations and won Best Contemporary R&B Album for her debut album. - Her honors also include eight Billboard Music Awards, two American Music Awards and multiple Soul Train Music Awards. - She received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in April 2022. - Ashanti has also worked as an actress and author. - Her film credits include Coach Carter, John Tucker Must Die, The Muppets’ Wizard of Oz and Resident Evil: Extinction. - She has appeared in television and stage productions throughout her career. - Her children’s book, My Name Is A Story, was voted 2023 Best Children’s Book by the African American Literary Awards. - Soboba Casino Resort opened in 2019 near San Jacinto and Hemet, California, and sits against the San Jacinto Mountains. - The resort spans 474,000 square feet across more than 200 acres. - Soboba Casino Resort features more than 2,000 slot machines, table games and a six-story hotel with 200 rooms and suites. - The property also includes dining and bar options, live music, nightlife and year-round entertainment. - Additional amenities include the PGA-rated Soboba Springs Golf Course and 21 pickleball courts. - The resort is owned and operated by the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians. - More information is available at the resort’s website.

Between the lines: - The announcement highlights how tribal casinos continue to use live entertainment to broaden appeal beyond gaming. - Ashanti’s mix of music, acting and publishing credits helps the event market to both longtime fans and a wider audience.

What's next: - Soboba Casino Resort’s upcoming schedule includes Oktoberfest on Oct. 3, Colin Cloud on Oct. 16, George Lopez on Oct. 17, Taylor Dayne on Oct. 20, Scotty McCreery on Nov. 21, Marlon Wayans on Dec. 4 and WAR on Dec. 19. - The resort is promoting the show and its broader entertainment lineup through its website and social channels.