Ashanti’s timeless beauty is not for the foolish.

Here’s a 22-year-old version of the singer sporting a time-appropriate velour tracksuit and fresh face at the World Music Awards in Monaco back in 2002 (left). This is the same year she released her self-titled debut album that featured the smash hits “Foolish,” “Happy” and “Baby.”

And, nearly two decades later … the artist — who also dabbles in acting and fashion — was photographed at her long-time friend Fat Joe’s birthday party with a stylish top knot and floral gown in NYC last month (right).

We keep on running back to her.

The question is …