Ashanti has been in the news thanks to her photos from her Mexican vacation.

While there was a typical thirst trap fare, there was also a photo of the 40-year-old and a mystery man -- who turned out not to be her boyfriend, as everyone thought, but the maitre d.

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There was also a photo of Ashanti and her mom.

Ludacris was very impressed with mom.

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"Why Momma Still 21 Though," Luda wondered.

Any answers for Luda?