Hip-hop, they say, is a tough game in which only the best survive. Whether you like to admit it or not, women have had a vital role to play in hip-hop since the very beginning. Female rappers have proven that women are strong and fearless when it comes to competition. Among the few women who are rappers, there is one named Lola Monroe.
Lola Monroe is an Ethiopian-American rapper, glamor model and multi-talented actress. She is unique and has been in the spotlight for a very long time after the release of her debut album in 2010.
Monroe has collaborated with so many great American artists and also appeared on the cover of several magazines. Apart from rapping and modeling, the stunning rapper is also an actress and has starred in several films, including Before I Self-Destruct in 2009 and Video Girl in 2011.
Let’s take a look at Lola Monroe’s biography, relationship with King Los, height, net worth and other interesting facts about the famous African American rapper.
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Bio (Age)
The glamorous model was born in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on October 23, 1986. Her birth name was Fershgenet Melaku, but she changed to Lola Monroe in 2007. The new name is inspired by her love for the director, actress, singer and American model Marilyn Monroe.
Lola was raised in Washington DC in the United States. Her parents are of Ethiopian and Trinidadian descent, which gives her a mixed ethnicity, she also holds American citizenship.
At the age of 12, Lola began to be interested in the world of entertainment and began writing songs and poems at this very age. She has also gained an education, but information regarding her educational background has yet to be revealed to the media.
Modeling career
Monroe’s modeling career began in 2006 after she came into contact with photographer Mike Styles and his manager named Michelle Vieyra. She started by appearing in urban magazines, including the issue of Black Men Magazine and Smooth Girl Magazine.
Later, she appeared as a hip-hop model for famous artists like 50 Cent, Kanye West, and Buster Rhymes to name a few. She continued to gain a lot of fame and was involved in high-profile music videos as well as top-tier magazines.
Musical career
However, for the love she has for music; Lola decided to quit modeling in 2007 so she could focus on her music career. She became Washington D.C.’s first international rapper She released her first mixtape titled Boss Bitch’s World in 2007 . Later that same year, she released another mixtape titled The Chronicles of Lola Monroe: The Art of Motivation as well as her joint mixtape titled Untouchables.
In 2010, Lola released her first single titled Overtime and her fourth mixed tape titled Batteries Not Included. After her unique and brilliant impact in the world of hip-hop, Lola was nominated for Best Female Hip-Hip Artist at the 2011 BET Awards.
She also joined Wiz Khalifa under the Taylor Gang label and she was the first woman to join the gang. While there, she released a mixtape called Lipstick and Guns, and BB (Boss Bitch) Feat. Chevy Woods and Juicy J. in 2013.
Also, the talented rapper left the Taylor Gang in 2013 to form her own label, Blue Rose Entertainment.
Acting career
Lola Monroe is also a wonderful actress. she made her film debut when she starred in the Wendy Williams biopic titled Queen of Media. She went on to star in other films, including Before I Self-Destruct myself in 2009, Mad as a Fox in 2010, Video Girl in 2010, and The Platinum Life Series in 2017.
Relationship with King Los
Lola had a brief relationship with another rapper known as Lil Boosie before she met King Los. The African-American rapper has a long-standing relationship with King Los. Carlos Coleman, popularly known by his stage name, King Los is an acclaimed American rapper, singer, and producer, known for his mixtapes, including Becoming King, The Crown Is Insecure, and GOAT.
Their relationship has been going well for several years now and on Christmas Day 2012; Lola has announced that she and her partner King Los are expecting a child. The duo later welcomed their son named Brixton Royal Coleman on March 12, 2013.
However, taking care of a child as well as working as an artist is not an easy undertaking. This was the case with Lola and her son. Even though his partner has been supportive of his career; it had become so difficult for her to take care of their son and his musical career. This caused him to miss an important studio session. The couple came together to seek a lasting solution to the problem and eventually decided to hire a nanny to look after their son during busy working hours.
The couple alongside their handsome son are currently residing in Los Angeles, they have yet to tie the knot and we hope to do so sooner rather than later.
Body measurements, height
The amazing rapper is gorgeous, curvaceous and beautiful. She has a slim bodybuild with alluring body measurements of 34-27-38 inches. Lola is of average height, she is 5 feet 4 inches tall; her bra size is 34D and she weighs 50 kg.
Net worth of Lola Monroe
The talented Ethiopian-American rapper has been notable since she started her rapping career; she therefore has a huge net worth, thus enjoying a luxury lifestyle. Lola Monroe currently has a net worth of $600,000; she earned her net worth from her rapping career as well as modeling and acting.
Lola is very active on social media and has a large number of fans on social media platforms including Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
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Other Facts About Lola Monroe
Birth name: Fershgenet Melaku
Date of birth: October 23, 1986
City of birth: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Birth sign: Scorpio
Nationality: American
Ethnicity: mixed (Ethiopian and Trinidadian)
Education: N/A
Profession: Model, actress, rapper
Height: 5 feet 4 inches (1.65m)
Weight: 50kg
Body measurements: 34-27-38 inches
Marital status: In a relationship
Partner: KingLos
Children: 1 (Brixton Royal Coleman)
Net worth: $600M