Foxy Brown

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  • 1994
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Before she had released any material at all, Foxy Brown appeared on several 1995-1996 platinum singles, including her first credit, LL Cool J's "I Shot Ya," as well as Total's "No One Else" remix of Jay-Z's "Ain't No...," Toni Braxton's "You're Makin' Me High" remix, and Case's "Touch Me, Tease Me." The incredible success led to a major-label bidding war at the beginning of 1996, and by March, Brown had signed with the Def Jam label as another in the ranks of young and hard female rappers.

The Brooklyn native -- separate from a similarly named reggae artist -- was born in 1979; in 1994, while still a teenager, she won a talent contest in Brooklyn, and was invited to freestyle on-stage. At that time, Trackmasters were working on LL Cool J's Mr. Smith album, and they decided to let her rap over "I Shot Ya." The single became a hit, prompting Brown's work with Total, Braxton, and Case, as well as her induction into the Firm posse (led by Nas and also including AZ and Cormega). Brown's debut album, Ill Na Na, was produced by Trackmasters, and featured appearances from Blackstreet, Method Man, and Kid Capri. It hit number seven its first week on the album charts. Chyna Doll (1999) Broken Silence (2001) followed, both of which reached the Top Five of the Billboard 200. A brief fling with Roc-A Fella did not amount to much, and throughout the early 2000s, Brown was in and out of the media spotlight for physical altercations. Her next release didn't materialize until May 2008: Brooklyn's Don Diva, issued through Koch. ~ John Bush, Rovi

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Music

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  • Foxy Brown Performs 'Bandz Up' On RapFix Live
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    Foxy Brown Performs 'Bandz Up' On RapFix Live
  • Big Bad Mama (Edited)
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    Big Bad Mama (Edited)
  • I Can't
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    I Can't
  • Hot Spot
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  • Tables Will Turn
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    • Sorry
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    • Whip Appeal
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    • Angel Around You
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    • I'm Stuck On You
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Interviews & Exclusives

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  • Foxy Brown Tears Up While Addressing The Rumor Mill
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    Foxy Brown Tears Up While Addressing The Rumor Mill
  • Foxy Brown Sings Praises For 'Big Chocolate' Kane
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    Foxy Brown Sings Praises For 'Big Chocolate' Kane
  • Nicki Minaj Is Foxy Brown's 'Heart'
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    Nicki Minaj Is Foxy Brown's 'Heart'
  • Foxy Jam Clears Up Summer Jam Rumors
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    Foxy Jam Clears Up Summer Jam Rumors
  • Foxy Brown Speaks Out On Her Relationship With Jay-Z
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    Foxy Brown Speaks Out On Her Relationship With Jay-Z
  • Foxy Brown Feels The Digital Age Is 'Scary'
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    Foxy Brown Feels The Digital Age Is 'Scary'
  • Foxy Brown Is On A 'Maturation Journey' Musically And Spiritually
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    Foxy Brown Is On A 'Maturation Journey' Musically And Spiritually
  • Welcome To RapFix, Recap Last Weeks Episode
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    Welcome To RapFix, Recap Last Weeks Episode
  • Never Before Seen Moment
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  • Nicki Minaj 'Proud' Of 2 Chainz
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    Nicki Minaj 'Proud' Of 2 Chainz

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  • Rapper Foxy Brown backstage at the 2009 VH1 Hip Hop Honors at the Brooklyn Academy of Music on September 23, 2009 in New York City.
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    Rapper Foxy Brown backstage at the 2009 VH1 Hip Hop Honors at the Brooklyn Academy of Music on September 23, 2009 in New York City.
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  • Foxy Brown on stage at the 2009 VH1 Hip Hop Honors  at the Brooklyn Academy of Music on September 23, 2009 in New York City.
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    Foxy Brown on stage at the 2009 VH1 Hip Hop Honors at the Brooklyn Academy of Music on September 23, 2009 in New York City.
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  • Rapper Foxy Brown attends the 2009 VH1 Hip Hop Honors at the Brooklyn Academy of Music on September 23, 2009 in New York City.
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    Rapper Foxy Brown attends the 2009 VH1 Hip Hop Honors at the Brooklyn Academy of Music on September 23, 2009 in New York City.
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  • Foxy Brown attends the "Collateral" New York film premiere during the Eighth Annual Urbanworld Film Festival at the Magic Johnson Theatre August 4, 2004 in New York City.
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    Foxy Brown attends the "Collateral" New York film premiere during the Eighth Annual Urbanworld Film Festival at the Magic Johnson Theatre August 4, 2004 in New York City.
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  • Inga Marchand aka Foxy Brown Released From Riker's Island April 18, 2008 New York City, NY
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    Inga Marchand aka Foxy Brown Released From Riker's Island April 18, 2008 New York City, NY
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  • Recording artist Foxy Brown speaks during a press confrence on February 26, 2007 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.
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    Recording artist Foxy Brown speaks during a press confrence on February 26, 2007 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.
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  • Foxy Brown poses for photos in the lobby of the main tent during Olympus Fashion Week Fall 2005 at Bryant Park February 10, 2005 in New York City.
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    Foxy Brown poses for photos in the lobby of the main tent during Olympus Fashion Week Fall 2005 at Bryant Park February 10, 2005 in New York City.
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  • Rapper Foxy Brown backstage at the Chris Aire Spring 2007 fashion show during Olympus Fashion Week at the Promenade in Bryant Park September 8, 2005 in New York City.
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    Rapper Foxy Brown backstage at the Chris Aire Spring 2007 fashion show during Olympus Fashion Week at the Promenade in Bryant Park September 8, 2005 in New York City.
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  • Foxy Brown attends the Launch of "Key to the Cure" Benefiting Women's Cancer Research Fund Co-Sponsored by Saks Fifth Avenue and Mercedes Benz in 2005 in New York City.
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    Foxy Brown attends the Launch of "Key to the Cure" Benefiting Women's Cancer Research Fund Co-Sponsored by Saks Fifth Avenue and Mercedes Benz in 2005 in New York City.
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News

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    Lil’ Kim and Foxy Brown Start Beef with Simon & Shuster
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    They've had a rivalry that dates back to the 90s, but Foxy Brown and Lil' Kim finally have something in common: Both female rappers are being sued by ...
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    Foxy Brown, Lil' Kim sued over undelivered books
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    A New York publisher is suing Foxy Brown and Lil' Kim, saying they were paid advances for books they never delivered. Simon & Schuster Inc. says Brown...
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    Foxy Brown Pleads Not Guilty to N.Y. Court Violation | Billboard.com
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    Foxy Brown has pleaded not guilty to charges of violating a court order stemming from a 2007 confrontation with her neighbor in New York City. Brown, ...
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    Foxy Brown: Lil Kim Should 'Put Out Great Music,' End Feud with Nicki Minaj | Billboard.com
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    of Indashio's after-party? Foxy Brown: I don't know how any rumors got started. Indashio is a personal friend of mine -- I'm his biggest supporter, he...
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    Foxy Brown And Pusha-T Set To Storm 'RapFix Live'!
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    It's been awhile since Foxy Brown sat down for an in-depth interview, and on Wednesday at 4 p.m. ET, the Brooklyn-bred rapper will make her first appe...
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    A Tearful Foxy Brown Addresses Haters, Rumors, & More On RapFix Live
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    Wednesday afternoon's RapFix Live featured legendary MCs, Big Daddy Kane and Foxy Brown. Foxy chopped it up with Sway, discussing her hearing conditio...
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    A Tearful Foxy Brown Addresses Hot 97′s Summer Jam Rumors & More On RapFix Live
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    Wednesday afternoon's RapFix Live featured legendary MCs, Big Daddy Kane and Foxy Brown. Foxy chopped it up with Sway, discussing her hearing conditio...
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    Foxy Brown On Lil' Kim: We Have To 'Dead Our Beef' Before Reunion
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    The rap game is a fiercely competitive one, but there's nothing that hip-hop fans love more than a great reunion. One photo of Jay Z and Dame Dash tog...
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    Foxy Brown Addresses Rumors She's Teaming With Wiz, Mac Miller
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    It had been a minute since many fans had seen Foxy Brown up close and personal, but that changed this past week when the Bedford-Stuyvesant femcee mad...
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    Lil Kim Denies Foxy Brown Reunion Rumors
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    A few weeks ago, Foxy Brown appeared on MTV RapFix Live to suggest that she almost appeared on-stage with her former rival, Lil Kim, as part of Hot 97...
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Discography

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  • Brooklyn's Don Diva (2008)
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    Brooklyn's Don Diva (2008)
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  • Broken Silence (2001)
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    Broken Silence (2001)
    Def Jam
  • Chyna Doll (1999)
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    Chyna Doll (1999)
    Def Jam
  • Ill Na Na (1996)
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    Ill Na Na (1996)
    Def Jam
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