Yo-Yo (born
Yolanda Whitaker; August 4, 1971) is an
American hip hop recording artist, actress and entrepreneur. Much of her music has advocated female empowerment, denouncing the frequent
sexism found in hip-hop music. She is the protégé of gangsta rapper
Ice Cube. Yo-Yo dubbed her crew the IBWC, which stood for the Intelligent Black Woman's Coalition.