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Yolanda Whitaker

Yolanda Whitaker

Yolanda Whitaker, better known by her stage name Yo-Yo, has been among the most sophisticated and unpredictable female MCs around. She doesn't take an overtly feminist tack but urges young women to show sexual restraint and use their minds as well as their bodies.

Known for

Baristas vs Billionaires
Baristas vs Billionaires
2025 • Self (voice)
A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop
A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop
2023 • Self
The Real Queens of Hip Hop: The Women Who Changed the Game
The Real Queens of Hip Hop: The Women Who Changed the Game
2021 • Self
VH1 Hip Hop Honors: All Hail the Queens
VH1 Hip Hop Honors: All Hail the Queens
2016
My Mic Sounds Nice: A Truth About Women and Hip Hop
My Mic Sounds Nice: A Truth About Women and Hip Hop
2010 • Self
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas - The Introduction
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas - The Introduction
2004 • Kendl (voice) (uncredited)
Paper Soldiers
Paper Soldiers
2002 • Judge Prince
3 Strikes
3 Strikes
2000 • Charity

Full filmography

Paper Soldiers
Paper Soldiers
2002 • Judge Prince
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3 Strikes
3 Strikes
2000 • Charity
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The Breaks
The Breaks
1999 • Loretha
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Sprung
Sprung
1997 • Sista #3
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Panther
Panther
1995 • Pregnant Junkie
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Menace II Society
Menace II Society
1993 • Girl at Party
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Juice
Juice
1992 • Girl At Party
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