| 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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| Birthday |
26th May, 1975
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| Birthplace |
East Orange, New Jersey, USA
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| Height |
5' 3½" (161 cm)
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| Weight |
122lbs (55 kg)
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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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| Distinctive Feature |
Often wears some kind of hat or cap for her performances, A unique sense of style
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| Zodiac Sign |
Gemini
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| Sexuality |
Straight
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| Religion |
Baptist
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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, Record Producer, Actress
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| Occupation |
Singer
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| Claim to Fame |
her tenure as the frontwoman of the multi-platinum-selling, Grammy-winning group the Fugees, her critically acclaimed 1998 solo album The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, her songs such as Doo-Wop (That Thing), Ex-Factor and Everything Is Everything, and her roles as Kira Johnson in the CBS daytime soap opera As The World Turns and Rita Louise Watson in the 1993 musical comedy film Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit
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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, Island, Columbia Records, Ruffhouse Records, Island Records
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| Associated Acts |
The Fugees, Nas, Fugees, Nas
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| Talent Agency (e.g. Modelling) |
Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Inc., United Talent Agency
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| Official Websites |
http://lauryn-hill.com, http://mslaurynhill.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)
|
| Associated People |
Zion David (son), Selah Louise (daughter), Joshua Omaru (son), John Nesta (son), Sarah (daughter)
|
Lauryn Noelle Hill (born May 26, 1975) is an American singer, songwriter, rapper and record producer. She is regarded as one of the greatest rappers of all time, as well as one of the most influential musicians of her generation. Hill is credited for breaking barriers for female rappers, popularizing melodic rapping and for bringing hip hop and neo soul to popular music. She was the frontwoman of The Fugees and her 1998 solo album The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill became one of the best-selling albums of all time. Hill has won many accolades, including eight Grammy Awards, the most for a female rapper to this day.
