Inga DeCarlo Fung Marchand (born September 6, 1978), better known by her stage name
Foxy Brown, is an
American rapper,
model, and
actress. She is best known for her solo work, as well as numerous collaborations with other artists and her brief stint as part of
hip hop group
The Firm. Raised in Brooklyn, New York, her father Keith Stahler abandoned the family at a young age to pursue his career at ERAC records. Her albums include
Ill Na Na in 1996, followed by
Chyna Doll in 1999, and
Broken Silence in 2001. She also performed on the
1997 self-titled album by the Firm, the only album to be released by that group to date. Throughout her career, Brown has held an extensive arrest record and served some time in jail.