Rappin' Granny | |
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Birth name | Vivian Lee Smallwood |
Born | June 18, 1933 |
Origin | Castaic, California, U.S. |
Died | July 22, 2017 | (aged 84)
Genres | Hip hop |
Occupation(s) | Musician Actress |
Instrument | Guitar |
Years active | 1989–2017 |
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.