Shawnna
| Shawnna | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Rashawnna Guy |
| Also known as | Queen of Chicago |
| Born | January 3, 1978 |
| Origin | Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Labels |
DTP (1999–2005, 2007-2009) |
| Associated acts |
Ludacris, T-Pain, Tech N9ne, Remy Ma, Jacki-O, Nicki Minaj Yung Berg Drew Sidora cap 1 |
| Website | https://www.twitter.com/shawnnamusic |
DTP (1999–2005, 2007-2009)
Def Jam (2009-present)
M.O.E. (CEO)(2007-present)
Hustle Period (2006-present)
Nappy Boy (2009-present)
Ludacris, T-Pain, Tech N9ne, Remy Ma, Jacki-O, Nicki Minaj
Rashawnna Guy (born January 1, 1978), better known by her stage name Shawnna, is an American rapper. She was the first female artist signed to Def Jam South through Ludacris' Disturbing tha Peace Records. She is a former member of the female Chicago rap duo Infamous Syndicate and she is also the daughter of the blues musician Buddy Guy.
She is known for her rapid-fire delivery and her sexually explicit image and lyrics. She is one of only six female rappers (others being Left Eye, Lauryn Hill, Lil' Kim, Remy Ma, and Fergie) to ever have a number-one song on the US Billboard Hot 100, with 2003's "Stand Up" with Ludacris.
An MC from the south side of Chicago and the daughter of blues guitarist Buddy Guy, Shawnna began writing rhymes while in high school. She caught her first break in 1996, when her duo Infamous Syndicate opened for Junior M.A.F.I.A. in Chicago. Infamous Syndicate signed to Relativity a year later and released Changing the Game in 1999. The album did not live up to its title, despite production help from No I.D. and Kanye West, the duo was dropped and eventually split. She then went on to team with Ludacris where she was featured on his song "What's Your Fantasy". Before she recorded her first album, Shawnna was featured on the remix to the song "Loverboy" by Mariah Carey for the album and movie Glitter. She was featured in the video along with Ludacris, Da Brat, and Twenty II.
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