Her mother, Tara Kirkland, died on December 15, 2007 after a four-year battle with cancer. Her music video for her hit single "Shawty Get Loose" (featuring Chris Brown and T-Pain) is dedicated to her mother.
She was born in Harlem, New York and later moved to Brooklyn.
She attended Edward R. Murrow High School.
Signed to Jive Records.
Making her way back to billboard as of 2019.
Nominated for Monster Single of the Year for her song "Lip Gloss" at the 2007 MTV Video Music Awards.
Preparing an upcoming album for 2019.
After the success of her single Hustler Girl and added to track Billonaire she took a hiatus until 2014.
Preparing to release her debut album 'VYP: Voice of the Young People' on April 29th (US). (March 2008)