Rappin' Granny

Rappin' Granny
Birth nameVivian Lee Smallwood
Born(1933-06-18)June 18, 1933
OriginCastaic, California, U.S.
DiedJuly 22, 2017(2017-07-22) (aged 84)
GenresHip hop
Occupation(s)Musician
Actress
InstrumentGuitar
Years active1989–2017

Vivian Smallwood (June 18, 1933 – July 22, 2017[1]), known by her stage name Rappin' Granny, was an American grandmother who performed hip-hop music. She lived in Castaic, California, near Los Angeles.

Outside of being known for portraying "Nano" Williams in Big Bad Beetleborgs, Smallwood was a contestant on the NBC television series America's Got Talent during the 2006 season.

  1. ^ "SAG-AFTRA-Spring Edition 2019, In Memoriam". SAG-AFTRA.