Who's That Girl?
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4.7 • 52 Ratings
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- $16.99
Publisher Description
The definitive autobiography from Eve, the multiplatinum, Grammy Award®–winning, Emmy®-nominated rapper, singer-songwriter, actor, mother, philanthropist, and entrepreneur.
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 Award® for 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 reveals:Her experience working both in hip-hop and Hollywood simultaneouslyDealing with a male-constructed industry that directly affects female rappersThe internal mental health struggles that come from fameHer journey through fertility issues and motherhoodWorking on an entertaining yet controversial talk showFinding her balance as a wife, mother, and international superstar
Eve also unveils the war stories she’s endured throughout her career, from her entrance as “Eve of Destruction” into a male-dominated hip-hop industry, to the deeper story behind Scorpion that was never told until now, to 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.
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
Hip-hop icon Eve shares her exciting, sometimes perilous journey in this candid memoir. Working with journalist Kathy Iandoli, Eve opens up about how her earliest experiences shaped her as both a person and an MC, beginning with her own father, whose heartbreaking absence filled her with the rage she first channeled into a microphone. Eve goes on to talk about what it was like embarking on a large-scale tour in a male-dominated space at the young age of 21, and she speaks with refreshing honesty about often dealing with her anxiety through drugs and alcohol. We loved how personable and casual Eve is throughout the book, even when she’s discussing seriously vulnerable topics like her struggles with fertility. In fact, though Eve’s voice is unmistakable, we were struck by the intimate, non-performative way she narrates her own story. If you want to know more about this legendary rapper—or the ’00s hip-hop scene—this is a must-listen.
Customer Reviews
Great Read
It was great hearing about Eve’s journey. Brought on a new admiration for her.
Good Read!!
Such a great book. I can relate to Eve so much. So happy to see her living the soft life every woman deserves. The vulnerability it took to say some of these things aloud took courage! Loved it💕
Great Book
I loved this book! I appreciate her transparency and authenticity. Eve is definitely one of my favorites...STILL!