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Toni Blackman | |
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| 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[1] is an American rapper (specializing in freestyle hip-hop) and writer who was the first hip-hop ambassador to the U.S. State Department.[2] 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.[2][3][4][5]
- ^ "powerhouse books announcement". Archived from the original on September 9, 2012. Retrieved December 15, 2011.
- ^ a b "Freestyle Cipher Workshop w/ Toni Blackman | Jefferson Center". www.jeffcenter.org. Retrieved August 24, 2016.
- ^ "MC & Host Toni Blackman". Archived from the original on September 9, 2012.
- ^ "US Department of State. Toni Blackman: First Hip-Hop Envoy". Archived from the original on March 5, 2010.
- ^ "Toni Blackman: Rap Lyricist, Vocalist and Writer". www.africaresource.com.