First Name |
Lauryn
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Middle Name |
Noelle
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Last Name |
Hill
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Full Name at Birth |
Lauryn Noelle Hill
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Alternative Name |
L-Boogie, Ms. Hill, L. Boogie, Ms. Lauryn Hill
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Age |
45 years
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Birthday |
26th May, 1975
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Birthplace |
Newark, New Jersey, USA
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Height |
5' 3½" (161 cm)
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Build |
Athletic
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Eye Color |
Brown - Dark
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Hair Color |
Black
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Zodiac Sign |
Gemini
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Sexuality |
Straight
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Ethnicity |
Black
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Nationality |
American
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High School |
Columbia High School, Maplewood, New Jersey, USA
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University |
Columbia University
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Occupation Text |
Singer, Songwriter, Rapper, Actress
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Occupation |
Singer
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Claim to Fame |
Killing Me Softly
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Music Genre (Text) |
R&B, Soul, Neo Soul, Hip Hop, Hip Hop Soul, Reggae Fusion, Folk, Reggae
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Music Genre |
R&B/Soul, Rap
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Year(s) Active |
1991–present, 1993–present, 1989–present, 1988–present
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Music Style |
Alternative Rap, R&B, Adult Contemporary R&B, Urban, Contemporary R&B, Neo-Soul
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Music Mood |
Sweet, Passionate, Dramatic, Party/Celebratory, Sophisticated, Confident, Playful, Street-Smart, Bright, Summery, Stylish, Tender, Producer
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Instrument |
Vocals, Arranger
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Instrument (text) |
Vocals, Guitar, Acoustic Guitar
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Record Label |
Columbia, Ruffhouse
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Associated Acts |
The Fugees, Nas, Fugees, Nas
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Official Websites |
http://lauryn-hill.com
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Father |
Mal Hill
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Mother |
Valerie Hill
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Brother |
Malaney Hill
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Family Member |
Micah Hill (son out of wedlock)
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Friend |
Zach Braff (childhood friend) (actor)
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Associated People |
Zion David (son), Selah Louise (daughter), Joshua Omaru (son), John Nesta (son), Sarah (daughter)
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Lauryn Noelle Hill (born May 26, 1975) is an American singer, songwriter and rapper known for being a member of Fugees, and for her solo album The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, which won many awards and broke several sales records. Often regarded as one of the greatest rappers of all time, as well as being a pioneer in the Neo soul genre, Hill is widely credited for breaking barriers for female rappers, popularizing melodic rapping and for bringing hip hop to popular music. She has influenced many artists of various genres.