Yo-Yo (Yolanda Whittaker)

Yo-Yo (born Yolanda Whitaker on August 4, 1971, in Compton, California) is a Grammy-nominated American hardcore rapper and actress. Much of her music has advocated female empowerment, denouncing the frequent sexism found in hip-hop music. She is the protege of gangsta rapper Ice Cube. Yo-Yo dubbed her crew the IBWC, which stood for the Intelligent Black Woman's Coalition.