LoLa Monroe explained

LoLa Monroe
Birth Name:Fershgenet Melaku
Birth Date:23 October 1986[1]
Birth Place:Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Origin:Washington, D.C., U.S.
Genre:Hip hop
Occupation:Rapper, actress
Years Active:2005–present
Label:Blue Rose Entertainment, Taylor Gang (former)
Associated Acts:Wiz Khalifa, Trina, Juicy J, Los, Kid Ink, Chevy Woods, Lil Boosie, Mark Battles, Blasco Says
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.

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, , 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.

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.

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

Title! scope="col" rowspan="2"
YearPeak chart positionsAlbum
USUS
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

Title! scope="col"
YearOther artist(s)Album
"Get Ya Haters Up"2010King LosShooter
"King Los"2011The Crown Aint Safe
"Balance Is Good"2015God, Money, War
"Shine"2012Chevy Woods, Wiz KhalifaGang Land
"Transit"Chevy Woods
"The Code"Wiz KhalifaTaylor Allderdice
"Lick It (U Nasty)"Kid InkUp & 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 KhalifaO.N.I.F.C.
"All Gold All Girls" (Remix)[16] 2013Cassie, Trina
"But You Playin"2014Los, MarioZero Gravity II
"Thug Love"2015Kevin McCall, ConstantineRnG Muzic

Filmography

YearFilmRoleNotes
2009Before I Self DestructMonaDirect-to-video DVD
2010Crazy Like a FoxAngelique DuboisDirect-to-video DVD
2010Video GirlJessicaFull-length film
2017The Platinum LifeHerselfMain cast

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lola Monroe. HotNewHipHop.
  2. Web site: Lola Monroe Welcomes Baby Boy. BET.com.
  3. Web site: HerStory. TheeOfficialLoLaMonroe. June 25, 2012. https://archive.today/20130110052331/http://theeofficiallolamonroe.ning.com/page/herstory. January 10, 2013. dead.
  4. Web site: HerStory. https://web.archive.org/web/20131031233655/http://femalerappers.net/lola-monroe-says-she-comes-from-royalty-in-ethiopia/. October 31, 2013. April 24, 2015. live.
  5. Web site: Lola Monroe: A Triple Threat That is Going to Go Far . Up and Coming Magazine online . March 25, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120623144612/http://www.upandcomingmagazine.com/2011/lola-monroe-a-triple-threat-thats-going-to-go-far/ . June 23, 2012 . dead .
  6. Web site: Hip-Hop's Top 10 Video Vixens Of The Last Decade. August 18, 2010.
  7. http://www.dmvlife.com/lolamonroe.html Lola Monroe
  8. http://www.datpiff.com/Lola-Monroe-Dj-Fletch-Lola-Monroe-Lil-Boosie-The-Untouchab-mixtape.159567.html Lola Monroe, Lil Boosie – Dj Fletch, Lola Monroe, Lil Boosie – The Untouchables Hosted by Dj Fletch // Free Mixtape @
  9. http://www.datpiff.com/LoLa-Monroe-Batteries-Not-Included-mixtape.176482.html LoLa Monroe – Batteries Not Included Hosted by DJ Holiday // Free Mixtape @
  10. http://www.rap-up.com/2011/05/17/and-the-bet-awards-2011-nominees-are/ Chris Brown Leads BET Awards 2011 Nominations
  11. Web site: LoLa Monroe And Cardo Are No Longer Affiliated With Taylor Gang – XXL. Dan. Rys. XXL Mag. September 13, 2013 .
  12. Web site: LoLa Monroe Confirms She Was Never Signed To Taylor Gang – XXL. B. J.. Steiner. XXL Mag. October 2013 .
  13. Web site: Los & Lola Monore Expecting Baby . . December 26, 2012 . December 26, 2012 . Dot, B..
  14. Web site: Lola Monroe & Los Release Photograph Of Newborn Son | Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales | HipHop DX. March 15, 2013 .
  15. Web site: Lola Monroe & Los Release Photograph Of Newborn Son | Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales | HipHop DX.
  16. Web site: New Music: Cassie Ft. Trina x Lola Monroe "All Gold All Girls (Remix)". Rap Radar. January 24, 2013 .