Eve

Eve Jeffers Cooper, widely known as Eve, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and actress born on November 1, 1981, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She gained prominence with her debut album, "Let There Be Eve...Ruff Ryders' First Lady," released in 1999. This album showcased her unique blend of hip hop and R&B, earning her commercial success and critical acclaim.

Eve began her career as a member of the all-female hip-hop group called Future's Flame before signing with Dr. Dre's Aftermath Entertainment label. Her first single, "What Ya Want," became a hit, followed by successful albums such as "Scorpion" (2001), "Eve-Olution" (2002), and "Lip Lock" (2013). Throughout her career, she has collaborated with various artists including Alicia Keys, Gwen Stefani, Missy Elliott, and Kanye West.

In addition to her musical accomplishments, Eve made her acting debut in the film "Barbershop" (2002) and later starred in television series such as "The Shield" (2002–2003) and "Eve" (2003–2006), which was based on her life and featured her as both lead actor and executive producer. In recent years, she appeared in TV shows like "Wicked City" (2015) and "Black Lightning" (2018–2019).

Throughout her career, Eve has received numerous awards and nominations, including two Grammy Awards and multiple MTV Video Music Award nominations. She continues to make strides within the entertainment industry while also being involved in philanthropy work through her foundation, The Eve Jeffers Cooper Foundation, focusing on education, health, and community development initiatives.