Jean Grae

Jean Grae
Jean Grae performing in 2006
Jean Grae performing in 2006
Background information
Birth nameTsidi Ibrahim
Also known asWhat? What?
Born (1976-11-26) November 26, 1976 (age 47)
Cape Town, South Africa
OriginNew York City, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
  • record producer
Years active1990–2020
Labels
Formerly of
Websitewww.jeangrae.com

Tsidi Ibrahim[2][3] (born November 26, 1976), known professionally as Jean Grae (formerly What? What?), is an American rapper. She rose in the underground hip hop scene in New York City and has built an international fanbase. Grae's unique music and lyrical style have earned the artist recognition as a favorite emcee by many rap artists such as Talib Kweli, Jay-Z, and Black Thought of the Roots.[4]

  1. ^ Wiltz, Teresa (December 31, 2004). "Ladies Last". The Washington Post. Retrieved July 25, 2021.
  2. ^ Salazar-Moreno, Quibian. "Jean Grae Biography". AllMusic.
  3. ^ Warren, Jamin (April 26, 2005). "Jean Grae". Pitchfork Media.
  4. ^ Smalls, Shanté Paradigm (October 7, 2010). ""The Rain Comes Down": Jean Grae and Hip Hop Heteronormativity". American Behavioral Scientist. 55: 86–95. doi:10.1177/0002764210381730. S2CID 220682451.

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