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Yolanda "Yo Yo" Whitaker

Yolanda "Yo Yo" Whitaker

Rapper and actress Yolanda Whitaker, also known as YoYo, is a Grammy-nominated artist. A protege of Ice Cube,  she signed her first deal in 1990 and is known as a hip hop female pioneer. Yo-Yo was born in Compton, California, and received an honorary doctorate degree in humanitarianism from Leaders Esteem Christian Bible University in Houston, Texas. YoYo founded the YoYo School of the Arts to give back to future artists through free programming and scholarships.