Mia X
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| Birth name | Mia Young |
| Also known as | The Mother of Southern Rap, Mama Mia |
| Born | January 9, 1970 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop |
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Mia Young (born January 9, 1970), better known by her stage name Mia X, is an American rapper and songwriter from New Orleans. She enjoyed success in the local "bounce" scene of the early 1990s. She was the first female emcee to get a contract with rapper and entertainment magnate, Master P on his successful record label No Limit Records. She is known for collaborations with several No Limit Records artists, including Master P and Silkk the Shocker on the seminal albums, Ice Cream Man, Ghetto D and Charge It 2 Da Game.