Who's That Girl?: A Memoir

The definitive autobiography from Eve, the multiplatinum, Grammy Award(R)-winning, Emmy(R)-nominated rapper, singer-songwriter, actor, mother, philanthropist, and entrepreneur.

In 1999, Eve Jihan Cooper made history with her solo debut album, Let There Be Eve...Ruff Ryders' First Lady, reaching number one on the Billboard 200, marking her as the third female rapper to ever obtain that position. She later made history again as the first recipient ever of the Grammy Award(R) for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration for her platinum single "Let Me Blow Ya Mind" with Gwen Stefani. Following up with three chart-topping albums that made unrivaled waves in the world of hip-hop and music, as well as trailblazing moments in TV/film and fashion, Eve now looks back on her groundbreaking career.

West Philadelphia was not for the faint of heart--Eve knows that better than anyone. However, she navigated those Philly streets (and later the rest of the world) seamlessly, though it was not without strength and resilience. She incorporates that unbridled ambition into every bar that she writes and every stage/set that she stands on. With a gritty realness that speaks to her style, she shares her experiences going from the Mill Creek Projects to Hollywood.

In this memoir, Eve reveals:

• Her experience working both in hip-hop and Hollywood simultaneously
• Dealing with a male-constructed industry that directly affects female rappers
• The internal mental health struggles that come from fame
• Her journey through fertility issues and motherhood
• Working on an entertaining yet controversial talk show
• Finding her balance as a wife, mother, and international superstar

Eve also unveils the war stories she's endured throughout her career, from her entrance as "Eve of Destruction" into a male-dominated hip-hop industry, to the deeper story behind Scorpion that was never told until now, to the internal battle with her music, her label, and herself after Lip Lock.

This fearless, empowering, and inspirational memoir from hip-hop sensation Eve explores her rise to stardom as a female MC, her lasting legacy on pop culture and music, and her incredible yet enduring struggle balancing her personal life with her professional one.

Author: Eve
Publisher: Hanover Square Press
Published: 09/17/2024
Pages: 272
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 8.80h x 6.30w x 1.20d
ISBN: 9781335081155


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 07/29/2024
Kirkus Reviews 08/15/2024
Library Journal 08/09/2024 pg. 1
Booklist 09/15/2024 pg. 7

About the Author
Eve: - Eve Jihan Cooper is a multiplatinum, Grammy Award(R)-winning, Emmy(R)-nominated rapper, singer-songwriter, actor, mother, philanthropist, and entrepreneur. In 1999, Eve made history with her debut album, Let There Be Eve...Ruff Ryders' First Lady, by reaching number one on the Billboard 200 as the third female rapper ever to achieve that chart-topping position. Eve has released four albums to date; costarred in fifteen films; starred and co-executive produced her own sitcom, Eve; cohosted the CBS Daytime Emmy(R)-nominated talk show The Talk; as well as starred in the critically acclaimed series Queens, among many others. Musically, Eve is known as a trailblazer for women in hip-hop, constantly elevating the parameters of lyricism with her work. The Philadelphia native is based in London with her family.
Iandoli, Kathy: - KATHY IANDOLI is a critically acclaimed hip-hop journalist and author of God Save the Queens: The Essential History of Women in Hip-Hop, Baby Girl: Better Known as Aaliyah, and co-author of Eve's memoir Who's That Girl? She has written for numerous publications including Billboard, Paper, XXL, Teen Vogue, Vibe, the Village Voice, Rolling Stone, and many more. Kathy is also a documentarian, producing film projects on women in hip-hop for the likes of the BBC and Netflix, including the award winning series Ladies First. A professor of music business at New York University, Kathy routinely serves as a TV and radio pundit for discussions on hip-hop and gender. She lives in the New York metropolitan area.