LoLa Monroe

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LoLa Monroe
Birth nameFershgenet Melaku
Born (1986-10-23) October 23, 1986 (age 38) [1]
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Origin Washington, D.C., U.S.
Genres Hip hop
Occupation(s)Rapper, actress
Years active2005–present
LabelsBlue Rose Entertainment, Taylor Gang (former)
Spouse King Los

Fershgenet Melaku (born October 23, 1986), better known as LoLa Monroe and previously known as Angel Melaku, is an American rapper and actress.

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Early life

Melaku was born in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and raised in Washington D.C. She is of Ethiopian descent. [2] [3] [4] She began writing poems and songs at the age of 12. [5]

Career

Monroe made her acting debut in the Wendy Williams biopic Queen of Media and later acted in Crazy like a Fox. She began modeling and appearing in music videos for various artists such as Kanye West and Trey Songz. [6] She later became LoLa Monroe in 2007; "Monroe" is a reference to the actress, model, film producer and singer Marilyn Monroe. [7]

In June 2009, Monroe released her first mixtape, Boss Bitch's World. Her second mixtape, The Lola Monroe Chronicles: The Art of Motivation , was issued in October. She also released her collaboration mixtape Untouchables later the same year. [8]

In September 2010, Monroe released her mixtape's first single, "Overtime". A video for the song was also recorded and premiered on 106 & Park . In December 2010, LoLa released her fourth mixtape, Batteries Not Included. [9]

Monroe was nominated for Best Female Hip Hop Artist at the BET Awards of 2011. [10]

In October 2011, Monroe was announced as Taylor Gang's first lady, and signed to the label. Her first mixtape to be released under the label was Lipstick & Pistols. After many push backs, the mixtape released on October 23, 2013.[ citation needed ]

On September 4, 2013, she released her debut single "B.B. (Boss Bitch)" featuring Chevy Woods and Juicy J, produced by Sledgren and supposed to be on her debut album. Then on September 19, she along with producer Cardo left Taylor Gang and dismissed their affiliation with the label. [11] LoLa Monroe later confirmed that she had never signed to the label in the first place. [12]

Artists who have influenced her musical style include Jay-Z, MC Lyte, Trina, Salt-n-Pepa, Lauryn Hill and Tupac Shakur. [5]

Personal life

On December 25, 2012, Monroe announced that she and rapper King Los were expecting their first child together. [13] She gave birth to a boy in March 2013. [14] [15]

Discography

Mixtapes

Singles

List of singles, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
TitleYearPeak chart positionsAlbum
US US
R&B
US
Rap
"Diva's Gettin' Money"
(featuring Beyoncé)
2009Boss Bitch's World
"Overtime"
(featuring Trina)
2010Batteries Not Included
"Darling"
(featuring Wiz Khalifa)
2012
"Dark Red Lipstick"
(featuring Azealia Banks)
Lipstick & Pistols
"Don't Wake Me"
"B.B. (Boss Bitch)"
(featuring Chevy Woods & Juicy J)
2013
"Band Up"Lipstick & Pistols
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Guest appearances

List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name
TitleYearOther artist(s)Album
"Get Ya Haters Up"2010 King Los Shooter
"King Los"2011The Crown Aint Safe
"Balance Is Good"2015 God, Money, War
"Shine"2012 Chevy Woods, Wiz Khalifa Gang Land
"Transit"Chevy Woods
"The Code" Wiz Khalifa Taylor Allderdice
"Lick It (U Nasty)" Kid Ink Up & Away
"Bonnie & Clyde/Louis Gucci Fendi"Los2010
"Rain"Dew BabyDew Jack City
"Actin Up" (Remix) Trina, 3D Na'Tee
"Like Mine" Berner, Wiz KhalifaUrban Farmer
"Initiation" Wiz Khalifa O.N.I.F.C.
"All Gold All Girls" (Remix) [16] 2013 Cassie, Trina
"But You Playin"2014Los, Mario Zero Gravity II
"Thug Love"2015 Kevin McCall, Constantine RnG Muzic

Filmography

YearFilmRoleNotes
2009 Before I Self Destruct Mona Direct-to-video DVD
2010Crazy Like a FoxAngelique Dubois Direct-to-video DVD
2010Video GirlJessicaFull-length film
2017The Platinum LifeHerselfMain cast

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