Toni Blackman
Toni Blackman | |
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Blackman in 2023 | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | Miss Blackman T-lala Virgo One |
| Born | Pittsburg, California, U.S. |
| Origin | San Francisco Bay Area, California |
| Genres | Hip hop, hip hop soul, global hip hop, spoken word |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, lyricist, MC, freestyle MC, songwriter, poet, educator, author |
| Years active | 1992–present |
| Labels | Independent Ear |
| Website | http://www.toniblackman.com |
Toni Blackman is an American rapper (specializing in freestyle hip-hop) and writer who was the first hip-hop ambassador to the U.S. State Department. Additionally, she was selected as a 2006 Rhythm Road touring artist and subsequently served as on the selection committee for American Music Abroad (formerly Jazz at Lincoln Center's Rhythm Road) with American Voices.