ASHANTI THROWS STAR-STUDDED BIRTHDAY BASH

Ashanti celebrated her birthday in style over the weekend by throwing a wild party for the cream of the hip-hop community.

The Baby singer turned 32 on Saturday and held a lavish bash at the Reign nightclub in Atlanta, Georgia.

Ashanti's on/off boyfriend Nelly and rapper T.I. turned out for the party, along with Australian hip-hop sensation Iggy Azalea and T.I.'s singer partner Tameka 'Tiny' Cottle.

Nelly presented the birthday girl with a three-tier pink cake and the group was spotted dancing the night away on couches in the VIP area.

After the party, Ashanti wrote in a post on Twitter.com, "Wow!!! I had no idea this was goin down!!! Thank u guys so much 4 all the bday luv! & every1 that came out 2 Reign ATL (Atlanta) turn up!!!"