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Tag: Occupation – Entertainer – Rapper

Da Brat/Shawntae Harris (1974- )

Shawntae “Da Brat” Harris is a rapper and actress. Harris was born on April 14, 1974, to David Ray McCoy, a businessman, and Beverly Calloway, a city bus driver, in Chicago, Illinois. She is the half-sister of actress LisaRaye McCoy. Growing up, Harris lived with … Read MoreDa Brat/Shawntae Harris (1974- )

Posted on April 11, 2022April 11, 2022by contributed by: Samuel Momodu
African American History: African American History: People

Heavy D/Dwight Arrington Myers (1967-2011)

Dwight Arrington “Heavy D” Myers was a rapper, record producer, and actor. Myers was born on May 24, 1967, to Eulahlee Lee and Vincent Myers in Mandeville, Manchester, Jamaica. His family moved to Mount Vernon, New York, from Jamaica. Much of Myers of early life … Read MoreHeavy D/Dwight Arrington Myers (1967-2011)

Posted on April 4, 2022by contributed by: Samuel Momodu
African American History: African American History: People

Nate Dogg/Nathaniel Dwayne Hale (1969-2011)

Nathaniel “Nate Dogg” Dwayne Hale was a singer and rapper. Hale was born on August 19, 1969 to unnamed parents in Long Beach, California. Growing up, Hale sang at the Long Beach’s New Hope Baptist Church where his father was pastor. He attended Long Beach … Read MoreNate Dogg/Nathaniel Dwayne Hale (1969-2011)

Posted on March 30, 2022March 30, 2022by contributed by: Samuel Momodu
African American History: African American History: People

Young MA/Katorah Kasanova Marrero (1992- )

Katorah Kasanova Marrero is an American Hip Hop artist, lyricist, and YouTube star known by her performance name Young MA (Young Me. Always). Born in Brooklyn, New York, on April 3, 1992. Young MA’s mother, Latifa, is Jamaican, and her father, who became incarcerated when … Read MoreYoung MA/Katorah Kasanova Marrero (1992- )

Posted on December 15, 2021by contributed by: Sonya Morris
African American History: African American History: People

Bone Crusher/Wayne Hardnett Jr (1971- )

Wayne “Bone Crusher” Hardnett Jr. is a rapper and actor who are best known for his 2003 single “Never Scared.” Hardnett was born on August 23, 1971 to unnamed parents in Atlanta, Georgia. Hardnett was originally part of the group Lyrical Giants that also included … Read MoreBone Crusher/Wayne Hardnett Jr (1971- )

Posted on December 7, 2021December 7, 2021by contributed by: Samuel Momodu
African American History: African American History: People

Rich Boy/Marece Benjamin Richards (1983- )

Maree Benjamin “Rich Boy” Richards is a rapper who was best known for his 2006 hit single “Throw Some D’s.” Richards was born on September 2, 1983 to Elizabeth Richards and unnamed father in Mobile, Alabama. He also has for siblings including Steph Thomas, Emily’s … Read MoreRich Boy/Marece Benjamin Richards (1983- )

Posted on December 7, 2021by contributed by: Samuel Momodu
African American History: African American History: People

T-Wayne/Tyshon Dwayne Nobles (1990- )

Tyshon “T-Wayne” Dwayne Nobles is a rapper who is best known for his 2015 single “Nasty Freestyle” which became popular over YouTube. Nobles were born on October 27, 1990 to unnamed parents in Abilene, Texas. Much of Nobles earlier life is unknown except for his … Read MoreT-Wayne/Tyshon Dwayne Nobles (1990- )

Posted on December 7, 2021by contributed by: Samuel Momodu
African American History: African American History: People

Eve/Eve Jihan Jeffers Cooper (1978- )

Eve Jihan Jeffers Cooper is a rapper and actress best known as Eve, the First Lady of Ruff Ryders Entertainment, and for her appearances in the Barbershop movie series. Jeffers was born on November 10, 1978, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Her father, Jerry Jeffers, was a … Read MoreEve/Eve Jihan Jeffers Cooper (1978- )

Posted on December 7, 2021December 7, 2021by contributed by: Euell A. Nielsen
African American History: African American History: People

Ma$e/Mason Derelle Betha (1975- )

Mason Derelle Betha is an American pastor, author, and former rapper born on August 27, 1975, as a fraternal twin with sister Stason. Better known by his stage name, Ma$e, Betha was born almost two months premature to Mason and P.K. Betha in Jacksonville, Florida. … Read MoreMa$e/Mason Derelle Betha (1975- )

Posted on November 10, 2021November 10, 2021by contributed by: Beatrice Johnson
African American History: African American History: People

Slick Rick/Richard Walters (1965- )

The rapper and record producer best known by his stage name, Slick Rick, was born Richard Martin Lloyd Walters on January 14, 1965, in London, England. His parents were immigrants from Jamaica. His mother’s name is Veronica but his father’s name is unknown.  Walters was … Read MoreSlick Rick/Richard Walters (1965- )

Posted on November 10, 2021November 10, 2021by contributed by: Euell A. Nielsen
Global African History: Global African History: People

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