Foxy Brown (rapper)

For other uses, see Foxy Brown (disambiguation).

Foxy Brown
Foxy Brown in 1998
Foxy Brown in 1998
Background information
Birth nameInga DeCarlo Fung Marchand[1][2]
Also known as
  • Fox Boogie
  • King Fox
  • Queen Nefertiti
  • Ill Na Na[3]
Born (1978-09-06) September 6, 1978 (age 46)
Brooklyn, New York City, U.S.
GenresEast Coast hip hop
OccupationsRapper
DiscographyFoxy Brown discography
Years active1994–present
Labels
Formerly of
PartnersKurupt (1997–1999)
Spragga Benz (2001–2003)
Children1
RelativesDJ Clark Kent (cousin)[4]

Inga DeCarlo Fung Marchand (born September 6, 1978),[nb 1] better known by her stage name Foxy Brown, is an American rapper.[6] Upon being signed to Def Jam Recordings in 1996, she released her debut studio album, Ill Na Na, in November of that year to critical and commercial success. It peaked at number seven on the Billboard 200, received platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), sold over seven million units worldwide, and was supported by the Billboard Hot 100-top ten single "I'll Be" (featuring Jay-Z).

The following year, she formed the New York City-based hip hop supergroup the Firm with Nas, AZ and Cormega (who was replaced by Nature). The Firm's sole album (1997) was released by Dr. Dre's Aftermath Entertainment and peaked atop the Billboard 200 despite unfavorable critical reception. Her second album, Chyna Doll (1998) saw continued commercial success and also debuted atop the Billboard 200, making her the second female rapper to do so after Lauryn Hill in 1998. Her third album, Broken Silence (2001) peaked at number five on the chart and earned her first Grammy Award nomination for its song "Na Na Be Like".[7] She then parted ways with Def Jam in 2003, cancelling the release of her fourth album Ill Na Na 2: The Fever; however, frequent collaborator and the label's then-president, Jay-Z signed her to the label once more to record for another ultimately-shelved album, Black Roses.

Following years of legal issues and a lack of output, Marchand released the mixtape Brooklyn Don Diva in 2008. Her visual album, King Soon Come was slated for release in 2019, but has since been delayed indefinitely.[8][9][10][11]

  1. ^ "Foxy Brown Reveals That Her Dad Was Stopped From Returning to the U.S." Essence. October 23, 2020. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
  2. ^ "September 6 In Hip-Hop History: Foxy Brown Is Born". iheart. Retrieved September 6, 2022.
  3. ^ "Foxy Brown". Discogs.com. Retrieved June 2, 2022.
  4. ^ Roman Cooper (August 15, 2013). "Foxy Brown Was "Shocked" To Hear Her Name On Jay Z's "Picasso Baby"". HipHopDX. Retrieved December 29, 2021.
  5. ^ "I Don't Need Nobody" on YouTube
  6. ^ "Foxy Brown – Instagram". Instagram. Foxy Brown. Archived from the original on December 26, 2021.
  7. ^ "Foxy Brown". May 22, 2018.
  8. ^ Winslow, Mike (March 2, 2017). "Rapper Foxy Brown Gives Birth to a Baby Girl". AllHipHop. Retrieved August 20, 2017. Foxy Brown is working on her latest album, King Soon Come.
  9. ^ Loop, The Black. "Wow! Foxy Brown Just Gave Birth to a Baby Girl! Shocks Everyone!". Archived from the original on August 22, 2017. Retrieved August 20, 2017. Congrats to Foxy Brown! Foxy Brown is working on her latest album King Soon Come.
  10. ^ Madden, Sidney. "Happy Birthday, Foxy Brown!". Retrieved September 30, 2017. To date, Foxy is said to be working on her fourth studio album, King Soon Come.
  11. ^ Clark, Danielle Kwateng. "Foxy Brown Shares The First Photo Of Her Adorable Baby Girl". Retrieved September 30, 2017. Currently she's working on her fourth studio album.


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