Jean Grae
Jean Grae | |
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Grae performing in 2006 | |
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| Birth name | Tsidi Ibrahim |
| Also known as | What? What? |
| Born | November 26, 1976 Cape Town, South Africa |
| Origin | New York City, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1990–2020 |
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Tsidi Ibrahim (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.