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==Music career==
==Music career==
[[file:kreayshawn.png|thumb|right|Kreayshawn performs in 2011.]]
[[file:[[File:Yeahthisisbawsyouangerson.png|thumb|right|Kreayshawn performs in 2011.]]
In 2010, Zolot released her first mixtape, ''Kittys x Choppas'',<ref>[http://www.gq.com/entertainment/music/201105/kreayshawn-interview-gucci-gucci Interview with "Gucci Gucci" Rapper Kreayshawn: Music]. GQ. Retrieved on 2011-09-05.</ref> as well as her first [[music video]] for the single ''Bumpin Bumpin''. In May 2011, she released a music video for her single ''Gucci Gucci'', which generated nearly three million views on [[YouTube]] in the first three weeks.<ref>{{cite web|last=Weaver |first=Joshua R. |url=http://www.theroot.com/views/kreayshawn-myth |title=Kreayshawn: Gucci Gucci Rapper's Just Not Good |publisher=Theroot.com |date=2011-06-08 |accessdate=2011-11-22}}</ref> The popularity of her [[Gucci Gucci]] video caught the attention of several record labels, and Zolot quickly signed a contract with [[Columbia Records]].<ref>[http://rapfix.mtv.com/2011/06/08/rapper-kreayshawn-inks-deal-with-sony-records/ Rapper Kreayshawn Inks Deal With Columbia Records]. rapfix.mtv.com</ref> In September 2011, Zolot was nominated for the [[MTV Video Music Award for Best New Artist]], and hosted the [[Red Carpet]] event before the [[2011 MTV Video Music Awards]].<ref>[http://remotecontrol.mtv.com/2011/08/28/mtv-show-talent-vma-black-carpet/ MTV Talent Charms Kreayshawn On The VMA Black Carpet » MTV Remote Control Blog]. Remotecontrol.mtv.com (2011-08-28). Retrieved on 2011-09-05.</ref><ref>[http://www.mtv.com/videos/misc/685318/kelly-rowland.jhtml#id=1668983 Kelly Rowland | Video]. MTV. Retrieved on 2011-09-05.</ref>
In 2010, Zolot released her first mixtape, ''Kittys x Choppas'',<ref>[http://www.gq.com/entertainment/music/201105/kreayshawn-interview-gucci-gucci Interview with "Gucci Gucci" Rapper Kreayshawn: Music]. GQ. Retrieved on 2011-09-05.</ref> as well as her first [[music video]] for the single ''Bumpin Bumpin''. In May 2011, she released a music video for her single ''Gucci Gucci'', which generated nearly three million views on [[YouTube]] in the first three weeks.<ref>{{cite web|last=Weaver |first=Joshua R. |url=http://www.theroot.com/views/kreayshawn-myth |title=Kreayshawn: Gucci Gucci Rapper's Just Not Good |publisher=Theroot.com |date=2011-06-08 |accessdate=2011-11-22}}</ref> The popularity of her [[Gucci Gucci]] video caught the attention of several record labels, and Zolot quickly signed a contract with [[Columbia Records]].<ref>[http://rapfix.mtv.com/2011/06/08/rapper-kreayshawn-inks-deal-with-sony-records/ Rapper Kreayshawn Inks Deal With Columbia Records]. rapfix.mtv.com</ref> In September 2011, Zolot was nominated for the [[MTV Video Music Award for Best New Artist]], and hosted the [[Red Carpet]] event before the [[2011 MTV Video Music Awards]].<ref>[http://remotecontrol.mtv.com/2011/08/28/mtv-show-talent-vma-black-carpet/ MTV Talent Charms Kreayshawn On The VMA Black Carpet » MTV Remote Control Blog]. Remotecontrol.mtv.com (2011-08-28). Retrieved on 2011-09-05.</ref><ref>[http://www.mtv.com/videos/misc/685318/kelly-rowland.jhtml#id=1668983 Kelly Rowland | Video]. MTV. Retrieved on 2011-09-05.</ref>


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Kreayshawn
Background information
Birth nameNatassia Gail Zolot
Born (1989-09-24) September 24, 1989 (age 34)
San Francisco, California
OriginOakland, California
GenresAlternative rap, Westcoast rap
Occupation(s)Rapper, Music video director
Years active2008–Present
LabelsColumbia Records
Websitehttp://www.kreayshawn.com

Natassia Gail Zolot, known by her stage name Kreayshawn, (born September 24, 1989[1]) is an American rapper and music video director.

Early life

Natassia Gail Zolot was born in San Francisco, California and moved to Oakland, California when she was ten years old. She is a third-generation Russian-American,[2] and the daughter of Elka Zolot, a former member of the San Francisco garage punk band The Trashwomen.[3] Zolot got her first video camera when she was ten years old, and started documenting her raps at a young age.[4][5]When she was seventeen years old she eventually began further exploring her interest in cinematography by shooting videos of friends and later music videos for local rappers such as Lil B.[6] Her videos caught the attention of dean Patrick Kriwanekhe, and Zolot attended Berkeley Digital Film Institute with a full scholarship for two semesters.[7] She then moved to Los Angeles to pursue her music video career.[4]

Music career

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Kreayshawn performs in 2011.

In 2010, Zolot released her first mixtape, Kittys x Choppas,[8] as well as her first music video for the single Bumpin Bumpin. In May 2011, she released a music video for her single Gucci Gucci, which generated nearly three million views on YouTube in the first three weeks.[9] The popularity of her Gucci Gucci video caught the attention of several record labels, and Zolot quickly signed a contract with Columbia Records.[10] In September 2011, Zolot was nominated for the MTV Video Music Award for Best New Artist, and hosted the Red Carpet event before the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards.[11][12]

Collaborations

Zolot performs as Kreayshawn in the musical group White Girl Mob. The group initially included her friends[13] rapper Vanessa "V-Nasty" Reece[14] and Jordan "Lil' Debbie" Capozzi. However, as of November 2011, Capozzi is no longer a part of the White Girl Mob.[15] In 2012 January 1st Nathan McIntosh became the first male member of the White Girl Mob.

Directing career

In 2011, Zolot's management was contacted by the label representing the Red Hot Chili Peppers about directing a music video[16] for the band's single, "The Adventures of Rain Dance Maggie" (from the album, I'm with You).[17] However, the band later opted to re-shoot the video and did not release the version directed by Zolot.[18]

Controversy

Critics of Zolot's music cite cultural appropriation and "exploitation of black culture".[19] West coast rapper Game released a diss track entitled, "Uncle Otis", containing lyrics criticizing Zolot for her alleged use of the word 'nigga' when paraphrasing a DMX quote.[20] Zolot sparked more controversy during a televised freestyle, wherein she insulted rapper Rick Ross by calling him "fake". She later retracted her statements and described it as a misunderstanding;[21] however, a few days following her statement, Zolot continued making negative remarks about Ross' body weight, once again calling him "fake" and stating that "he can't rap."[22] These remarks eventually led to an altercation[23] between Zolot's manager and Rick Ross' entourage during the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards. The same night, while Zolot was attending the awards ceremony, her Twitter account was compromised by an anonymous hacktivist group[24] who posted nude photos of Zolot.[25] She claimed the photos were taken when she was underage,[26] and they were removed from most websites.[27]

Discography

Studio Albums

  • 2012: Life With Loopy

Mixtapes

  • 2010: Kreayshawn x DJ Woogie – Kittys X Choppas
  • 2011: Kreayshawn x NatoVatoTaco – Kreayshawn X The Bay (featuring V-Nasty)

Singles

Year Song Chart positions Album
US US
R&B 		US
Rap 		UK UK
R&B
2010 "Bumpin Bumpin" — — — — — Kittys x Choppas
2011 "Gucci Gucci" 57 62 18 77 22 Life With Loopy
"Keep It Craccin'"
(featuring V-Nasty & Snoop Dogg)[28] 		TBR TBR TBR TBR TBR

Guest appearances

List of songs with guest appearances by Kreayshawn
Title Year Album Artist(s)
"Murder" 2011 T.R.U. REALigion 2 Chainz
"Firetruck" Before Volume One The Madden Brothers, Hollywood Holt
"U Trippy Mane" Blue Dream & Lean Juicy J

Music video filmography

  • "Fuchsia Glaze" – Ka'ra Kersey
  • "I do my own thing" – Dread
  • "Ride by" – The Brother-hood
  • "Like a Martian" – Lil B
  • "They Can Tell" – The Brother-hood feat. YP
  • "So Many" – Krisstaxx feat. Novaboy
  • "Insane" – Lil B
  • "We Eatin'" – Novaboy
  • "Based World 1989" – Lil B
  • "Guilty by Association" – D.B. Tha General
  • "Best of Me" – Krisstaxx feat. Young Eez
  • "I Like You Like You." – BEME

References

  1. ^ "California Birth Index, 1905–1995". Center for Health Statistics. California Department of Health Services.
  2. ^ Kreayshawn: “There Are, Like, Times When It Sucks Being White”. Colorlines (2011-08-03). Retrieved on 2011-09-05.
  3. ^ Hutchins, Andy. (2011-05-27) Beyond Kreayshawn: The Women In Hip-Hop Who The Internet Should Freak Out About Next – New York Music – Sound of the City. Blogs.villagevoice.com. Retrieved on 2011-09-05.
  4. ^ a b "On the verge: Rapper Kreayshawn –". Usatoday.com. Retrieved 2011-11-22.
  5. ^ Elka Zolot-Mother
  6. ^ Rebecca Nicholson. "Kreayshawn: haters are 'old and don't know what swag is' | Music". The Guardian. Retrieved 2011-11-22.
  7. ^ "Who Is Kreayshawn?". Complex. Retrieved 2011-11-22.
  8. ^ Interview with "Gucci Gucci" Rapper Kreayshawn: Music. GQ. Retrieved on 2011-09-05.
  9. ^ Weaver, Joshua R. (2011-06-08). "Kreayshawn: Gucci Gucci Rapper's Just Not Good". Theroot.com. Retrieved 2011-11-22.
  10. ^ Rapper Kreayshawn Inks Deal With Columbia Records. rapfix.mtv.com
  11. ^ MTV Talent Charms Kreayshawn On The VMA Black Carpet » MTV Remote Control Blog. Remotecontrol.mtv.com (2011-08-28). Retrieved on 2011-09-05.
  12. ^ Kelly Rowland | Video. MTV. Retrieved on 2011-09-05.
  13. ^ Swan, Rachel. "The Kreayshawn Myth | Music | Oakland, Berkeley & the Bay Area". Eastbayexpress.com. Retrieved 2011-11-22.
  14. ^ Rebecca Haithcoat (2011-11-10). "V-Nasty as She Wants to Be – Page 1 – Music – Los Angeles". LA Weekly. Retrieved 2011-11-22.
  15. ^ Palmer, Tamara. "Kreayshawn Kicks Lil Debbie Out of White Girl Mob, Basic Bitches Mourn". SF Weekly. Retrieved 2011-12-07.
  16. ^ Red Hot Chili Peppers Video 'Crazier' With Kreayshawn Calling Shots – Music, Celebrity, Artist News. MTV (2011-06-30). Retrieved on 2011-08-18.
  17. ^ Red Hot Chili Peppers' New Video To Be Directed By ... Kreayshawn? – Music, Celebrity, Artist News. MTV (2011-06-23). Retrieved on 2011-08-18.
  18. ^ Video Sneak Peek: Red Hot Chili Peppers, 'The Adventures Of Rain Dance Maggie' » MTV Buzzworthy Blog. Buzzworthy.mtv.com. Retrieved on 2011-08-18.
  19. ^ Viera, [Bene Viera]. "Kreayshawn: Another Case of Appropriating Black Culture". Sutton New Media LLC. Retrieved 1 August 2011.
  20. ^ Langhorne, Cyrus. "Game Defends 'White B*tch' Kreayshawn Diss". 4CONTROL Media, Inc. Retrieved 1 August 2011.
  21. ^ "Kreayshawn Didn't 'Intentionally' Dis Rick Ross". MTV.com.
  22. ^ "Kreayshawn Caught Dissing Rick Ross Again". BET.com.
  23. ^ Rick Ross and Kreayshawn Verbally Spar at the VMAs. PopCrush. Retrieved on 2011-09-05.
  24. ^ Romero, Dennis (2011-08-30). "Nude Photos of Kreayshawn Are From Anonymous Offshoot Called Hollywood Leaks, Which Targets Celebrities – Los Angeles News – The Informer". Blogs.laweekly.com. Retrieved 2011-11-22.
  25. ^ Maeby, Liana. (2011-08-31) Kreayshawn Claims She Was Underage in Leaked Nude Photos. Crushable. Retrieved on 2011-09-05.
  26. ^ Kreayshawn. Kreayshawn.tumblr.com. Retrieved on 2011-09-05.
  27. ^ "Guess Which VMA Nominated Artist Has Topless Photos Floating Around!!!". PerezHilton.com. Retrieved 2011-11-22.
  28. ^ "Previews "Keep It Craccin'"". Hotnewhiphop.com. 2011-09-10. Retrieved 2011-11-22.

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