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In 1999, Eve Jihan Cooper made history with her solo debut album, Let There Be Eve…Ruff Ryders’ First Lady, reaching number one on the Billboard 200, marking her as the third female rapper to ever obtain that position. She later made history again as the first recipient ever of the Grammy Awardfor Best Rap/Sung Collaboration for her platinum single “Let Me Blow Ya Mind” with Gwen Stefani. Following up with three chart-topping albums that made unrivaled waves in the world of hip-hop and music, as well as trailblazing moments in TV/film and fashion, Eve now looks back on her groundbreaking career.

West Philadelphia was not for the faint of heart—Eve knows that better than anyone. However, she navigated those Philly streets (and later the rest of the world) seamlessly, though it was not without strength and resilience. She incorporates that unbridled ambition into every bar that she writes and every stage/set that she stands on. With a gritty realness that speaks to her style, she shares her experiences going from the Mill Creek Projects to Hollywood. In this memoir, Eve delves into her entrance as “Eve of Destruction” into a male-dominated hip-hop industry, the deeper story behind Scorpion that was never told until now, and the internal battle with her music, her label, and herself after Lip Lock.

This fearless, empowering, and inspirational memoir from hip-hop sensation Eve explores her rise to stardom as a female MC, her lasting legacy on pop culture and music, and her incredible yet enduring struggle balancing her personal life with her professional one.

MY THOUGHTS:

I was super pumped to see that Eve dropped a Memoir, and even more hyped that the Audiobook was on Hoopla! Big shoutout to my local library! I decided to check out the audiobook, and I loved that Eve narrated it herself. She really did an awesome job sharing her story, and I’m a huge fan of her voice! I enjoyed hearing all about her experiences, like her time with Ruff Ryders, her relationship with DMX, and how she had to compete with both male and female rappers. And the story behind “Love is Blind”? So good! But honestly, I was most into hearing how her love story with her husband unfolded. That said, I felt like some of her stories were a bit surface-level. With her years in the rap game, I was craving something a little more juicy. Don’t get me wrong, the book was dope to listen to! I love Eve! I just wanted a little more tea, you know? Like, spill it, girl! Who did what?!

Nonetheless, I totally think you should check out the audiobook. It’s such a blast hearing celebrities share their stories!

Happy Reading Folks!