Yo-Yo (rapper) Biography
Yo-Yo (rapper) is an American artist, actress, and entrepreneur. Her music has been of feminine interest criticizing the discrimination found in the hip-hop industry.
She is the recipient of the gangsta star Ice cube. Yo-Yo dubbed her crew the IBWC, that stood for the Intelligent Black Woman’s Coalition. Yo-Yo dated Tupac Shakur for some time in the 1990s. She was with him in the hospital shortly before he died
Yo-Yo (rapper) Age
Yo-Yo (rapper) was born on August 4, 1971, Compton, California, U.S.A and is 49 years old as of 2019.
Yo-Yo (rapper) Husband
Yo-yo is married to her lovely husband DeAndre Windom. The couple tied knots in the year 2013 and are blessed with two daughters, Tiffany Whitaker and Sanai Whitaker. DeAndre Windom is the former mayor of Highland Park.
Yo-Yo Daughters
She is a mother of two daughters with her husband DeAndre Windom, Tiffany Whitaker and Sanai Whitaker.
Yo-Yo (rapper) Music
Starting her music career, Yo-Yo featured as a guest artist on Ice Cube song Its a man world. Later on, they did a collaborate together on the song You cant play with YO-YO which was on her debut album Make way for the Motherlode. Her song Black Pearl in 1992 received a lot of critics citing that her positivity contrasted the style of gangsta rap music. She then released another album You better Ask Somebody on which she did the third song with Ice Cube The bonnie and Clyde Theme.
She then released another album in 1996, Total control. She then did another album, Ebony in 1998 but it never featured. Her track “Can’t Play With My Yo-Yo” was ranked number 92 on VH1’s 100 Greatest Hip-Hop tracks. In 2009, she performed on BET hip awards with MC Lyte and the Lady of Rage. In 2009, she released an EP My journey to the fearless, black butterfly. YO-YO joined Hip hop sisters including MC Lyte, Lady of Rage, Monie Love, Lil Mama, and Smooth.
Yo-Yo (rapper) Net Worth
She has an estimated net worth of $2 million US dollars which she has earned mainly as an artist.
Yo-Yo (rapper) Albums
Yo-Yo (rapper) Songs
♦Stompin to the ’90
♦You Can’t Play with My Yo-Yo
♦Ain’t Nobody Better
♦Girl Don’t Be No Fool
♦Home Girl Don’t Play Dat
♦Black Pearl
♦IBW’in wit My Crewin
♦West Side Story
♦The Bonnie and Clyde Theme (feat. Ice Cube)
♦Same Ol’ Thang
♦Steady Risin
♦One for the Cuties
♦Iz It Still All Good (feat. Gerald Levert)
♦Do You Wanna Ride(featuring Kelly Price)
♦Give It Tum
Yo-Yo (rapper) Awards
- MTV Video Music Award nomination for Best Rap Video for “I Wanna Be Down” (Remix) (featuring Brandy, MC Lyte, and Queen Latifah)
- Grammy Award nomination for Best Rhythm & Blues Vocal Performance – Duo or Group for “Stomp”
Yo-Yo Movies and Tv Shows
- 1991 – Boyz n the Hood … Girl at Party
- 1993 – Who’s the Man … Herself
- 1993 – Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit … Sondra
- 1994 – Adventures of D.P. Boys 17: South of the Border (V)
- 1995 – Panther … Pregnant junkie
- 1997 – Sprung … Sista
- 1999 – Beverly Hood … Tilly
- 1999 – The Breaks … Loretha
- 2000 – 3 Strikes … Charita
- 2000 – The Rev. DoWrong Ain’t Right …
- 2002 – Paper Soldiers … Judge Prince[13]
- 2019 – Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood … Herself (Season 6 – Main Cast)
- 2019 – Basketball Wives … Herself (Season 8 – Guest)
- 2018 – Unsolved: The Murders of Tupac and the Notorious B.I.G. … Pretty Woman (1 episode)
- 2016 – VH1 Hip Hop Honors … Herself (performer/special guest)
- 2014 – 2014 Soul Train Music Awards … Herself (special guest)
- 2008 – VH1’s 100 Greatest Hip-Hop Songs … Herself (4 episodes)
- 2008 – ego trip’s Miss Rap Supreme … Co-Host (9 episodes)
- 2007 – “Parallel Paths” … Herself (1 episode)
- 2006 – “How Do I Look”… Herself
- 2006 – 3rd Annual VH1 Hip-Hop Honors … Herself
- 1998 – “The Jamie Foxx Show” … Kierston (1 episode)
- 1997 – “The Parent ‘Hood” … Audrey (1 episode)
- 1997 – Trials of Life … Jennifer (1 episode)
- 1995 – “New York Undercover” … Nikki (1 episode)
- 1993-1997 – “Martin” … Keylolo (3 episodes)
- 1993 – Strapped (TV) … Ann (1 episode)
Frequently Asked Questions About Yo-Yo (rapper)
Who is Yo-Yo?
She is an American hip hop singer, actress, and entrepreneur.
How old is Yo-Yo?
She is 49 years old as of 2019. She was born in 1971.
How tall is Yo-Yo?
Not available.
Is Yo-Yo (rapper) married?
Yo-Yo is married to Deandre Wisdom.
How much is Yo-Yo (rapper) worth?
She has an estimated net worth of $2 million US dollars.
Where does Yo-Yo live?
She lives in Compton, California, U.S.
Is Yo-Yo dead or alive?
Yo-Yo is alive and in good health.
Where is Yo-Yo now?
She is a hip-hop artist.
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