Lola Monroe
LoLa Monroe, born Fershgenet Melaku on October 23, 1986, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, is an Ethiopian-American rapper, model, and actress. She was raised in Washington, D.C., and began writing poems and songs at the age of 12.
Here are some highlights of her career:
– **Early Career**: LoLa Monroe started her career by modeling and appearing in music videos for artists like Kanye West and Trey Songz. She made her acting debut in the Wendy Williams biopic “Queen of Media” and later appeared in “Crazy Like a Fox”.
– **Music**: She released her first mixtape, “Boss Bitch’s World,” in June 2009. She followed up with several other mixtapes, including “The Lola Monroe Chronicles: The Art of Motivation” and “Untouchables” (with Lil Boosie). Her mixtape “Lipstick & Pistols” was released in 2013.
– **Collaborations**: LoLa Monroe has collaborated with various artists, including DJ Khaled, Chevy Woods, and Juicy J. She was nominated for Best Female Hip Hop Artist at the BET Awards in 2011.
– **Solo Career**: Her debut single “B.B. (Boss Bitch)” featuring Chevy Woods and Juicy J was released in 2013. She has also released singles like “Overtime” featuring Trina and “Darling” featuring Wiz Khalifa.
– **Personal Life**: LoLa Monroe is married to rapper King Los, and they have a son named Brixton Royal Coleman, born in March 2013.