Yo-Yo, 1971
Actors · August 4, 1971
Yo-Yo
★ HOW OLD IS YO-YO?
Yo-Yo is 54 years old, born August 4, 1971 in United States · Leo.
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About
Yo-Yo built a rap career on female empowerment anthems, emerging from South Los Angeles as Ice Cube's protégée. Born Yolanda Whitaker in 1971, she balanced music with acting work. Her crew, the Intelligent Black Women's Coalition (IBWC), became her signature platform. As a Leo, her bold advocacy defined her public presence.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Yo-Yo (Yolanda Whitaker) is an American rapper and actress from South Los Angeles. Born August 4, 1971, she rose as the protégée of gangsta rapper Ice Cube, who shaped her early career trajectory. Much of her music advocates female empowerment—a consistent thematic focus that set her apart in 1990s hip-hop. She founded the IBWC (Intelligent Black Women's Coalition), a crew that became central to her public identity and artistic mission. Beyond rap, she also performed with Shock G's Digital Underground, expanding her reach across West Coast hip-hop collectives. As an actor, she pursued screen work alongside her music career. Born under Leo, Yo-Yo's approach to rap was direct and unapologetic, channeling the sign's natural confidence into her advocacy work. Life Path 3 suggests creative expression and communication—core elements of her career as both a rapper and actress.
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Trivia
- Yo-Yo was mentored by Ice Cube, one of N.W.A's most prominent figures, early in her career.
- She founded the IBWC (Intelligent Black Women's Coalition), a crew dedicated to female empowerment in hip-hop.
- She performed with Shock G's Digital Underground, connecting her South L.A. roots to broader West Coast rap movements.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Communicator
Expressive and creative. Yo-Yo gravitate to performance, writing, and social platforms where personality compounds the work.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Brian GutiérrezGoat · 2003
- RockyRabbit · 1999
- Isa BrionesRabbit · 1999
- Pop SmokeRabbit · 1999
- Rob KardashianRabbit · 1987
CHALLENGING
- Taylor SwiftSnake · 1989
- PinkPantheress
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Yo-Yo?
- Yo-Yo is 54 years old (born August 4, 1971).
- When is Yo-Yo's birthday?
- Yo-Yo was born on August 4, 1971.
- What is Yo-Yo's zodiac sign?
- Yo-Yo is a Leo, born August 4, 1971.
- What is Yo-Yo's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Yo-Yo was born in 1971, the year of the Metal Pig.
- Where is Yo-Yo from?
- Yo-Yo is from United States.
- What does Yo-Yo do?
- Yo-Yo is a actor.
- Is Yo-Yo still alive?
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