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Birth name | Tsidi Ibrahim |
Also known as | What? What? |
Born | Cape Town, South Africa | November 26, 1976
Origin | New York City, U.S. |
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Years active | 1990–2020 |
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Tsidi Ibrahim[2][3] (born November 26, 1976), known professionally as Jean Grae, is a multidisciplinary artist and writer. She emerged in New York City's underground hip-hop scene and developed an international following. Throughout her music career, her distinctive style and lyricism gained recognition, with artists such as Talib Kweli, Jay-Z, and Black Thought of The Roots expressing admiration for her work.