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'''Lynise Walters''' (born September 24, 1972), known professionally as '''Queen Pen''', is an American rapper. Born in [[Brooklyn]], [[New York City]], she was discovered by producer [[Teddy Riley]] at an [[IHOP]] restaurant in [[Virginia Beach, Virginia]]. Riley later invited her to "spit lyrics" for [[Blackstreet|Blackstreet]]'s 1996 single "[[No Diggity]]", which became her and Riley's most successful recording (although she was uncredited on many publications of the song).<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-04-25 |title=The Number Ones: Blackstreet's "No Diggity" (Feat. Dr. Dre & Queen Pen) |url=https://www.stereogum.com/2184463/the-number-ones-blackstreets-no-diggity-feat-dr-dre-queen-pen/columns/the-number-ones/ |access-date=2022-07-13 |website=Stereogum |language=en}}</ref> Walters signed with Riley's Lil Man Records, an imprint of [[Interscope Records]] to release her debut album, ''[[My Melody (Queen Pen album)|My Melody]]'' (1997), which spawned the single, "[[All My Love (Queen Pen song)|All My Love]]" (featuring Eric Williams) peaking at number 28 on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]]. The album contained production largely handled by Riley and writing contributions from fellow Brooklyn native [[Jay-Z]].
'''Lynise Walters''' (born September 24, 1972), known professionally as '''Queen Pen''', is an American rapper. Born in [[Brooklyn]], [[New York City]], she was discovered by producer [[Teddy Riley]] at an [[IHOP]] restaurant in [[Virginia Beach, Virginia]]. Riley later invited her to "spit lyrics" for [[Blackstreet]]'s 1996 single "[[No Diggity]]", which became her and Riley's most successful recording (although she was uncredited on many publications of the song).<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-04-25 |title=The Number Ones: Blackstreet's "No Diggity" (Feat. Dr. Dre & Queen Pen) |url=https://www.stereogum.com/2184463/the-number-ones-blackstreets-no-diggity-feat-dr-dre-queen-pen/columns/the-number-ones/ |access-date=2022-07-13 |website=Stereogum |language=en}}</ref> Walters signed with Riley's Lil Man Records, an imprint of [[Interscope Records]] to release her debut album, ''[[My Melody (Queen Pen album)|My Melody]]'' (1997), which spawned the single, "[[All My Love (Queen Pen song)|All My Love]]" (featuring Eric Williams) peaking at number 28 on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]]. The album contained production largely handled by Riley and writing contributions from fellow Brooklyn native [[Jay-Z]].


Her second studio album, ''[[Conversations with Queen]]'' (2001) contained less involvement from both and saw minimal critical or commercial response. She has not released any music afterward and has since become an [[novelist|author]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://nevernaire.com/my-melody-whats-queen-pen-up-to-now/ | title=My Melody &#124; What's Queen Pen up to Now? &#124; Nevernaire | date=3 February 2023 }}</ref>
Her second studio album, ''[[Conversations with Queen]]'' (2001) contained less involvement from both and saw minimal critical or commercial response. She has not released any music afterward and has since become an [[novelist|author]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://nevernaire.com/my-melody-whats-queen-pen-up-to-now/ | title=My Melody &#124; What's Queen Pen up to Now? &#124; Nevernaire | date=3 February 2023 }}</ref>
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In 1998, a dispute between [[Foxy Brown (rapper)|Foxy Brown]] and Queen Pen developed over her controversial lesbian-themed single "Girlfriend".<ref name="daveyd">{{Cite web|last=D|first=Davey|title=May '98 Hip Hop News|url=http://www.daveyd.com/fnvmaynews.html|work=Davey D's Hip Hop Corner|publisher=daveyd.com|date=May 15, 1998|access-date=May 16, 2013}}</ref> Brown, who took offense to the song's subject, spewed [[homophobia|homophobic]] remarks at both Pen and former rival [[Queen Latifah]] via her [[Diss (music)|diss track]] "10% Dis".<ref name="daveyd" /><ref name="rapgenius">{{cite web|title=Funkmaster Flex – 10% Dis Lyrics|url=http://rapgenius.com/Funkmaster-flex-10-dis-lyrics|work=[[Rap Genius]]|access-date=May 8, 2013}}</ref> In response, Pen reportedly confronted Brown while barefoot in the lobby of Nevada's Reno Hilton during the Impact Music Convention and tried to slap her and chase her down an elevator.<ref name="daveyd" /><ref name="vibe3">"Vibe Confidential: Everything You Want to Know Before You're Supposed to Know It." ''[[Vibe (magazine)|Vibe]]''. August 1998: 44. Print.</ref> The fight was broken up by producer Derek "DC" Clark and Brown's associates [[N.O.R.E.|Noreaga]] and [[Cam'ron]].<ref name="vibe3" /> Later, Queen Pen happened upon Foxy Brown again when Brown was accompanied by ex-lover [[Kurupt]]. Again, the conflict was subdued before any further physical contact occurred.<ref name="vibe3" />
In 1998, a dispute between [[Foxy Brown (rapper)|Foxy Brown]] and Queen Pen developed over her controversial lesbian-themed single "Girlfriend".<ref name="daveyd">{{Cite web|last=D|first=Davey|title=May '98 Hip Hop News|url=http://www.daveyd.com/fnvmaynews.html|work=Davey D's Hip Hop Corner|publisher=daveyd.com|date=May 15, 1998|access-date=May 16, 2013}}</ref> Brown, who took offense to the song's subject, spewed [[homophobia|homophobic]] remarks at both Pen and former rival [[Queen Latifah]] via her [[Diss (music)|diss track]] "10% Dis".<ref name="daveyd" /><ref name="rapgenius">{{cite web|title=Funkmaster Flex – 10% Dis Lyrics|url=http://rapgenius.com/Funkmaster-flex-10-dis-lyrics|work=[[Rap Genius]]|access-date=May 8, 2013}}</ref> In response, Pen reportedly confronted Brown while barefoot in the lobby of Nevada's Reno Hilton during the Impact Music Convention and tried to slap her and chase her down an elevator.<ref name="daveyd" /><ref name="vibe3">"Vibe Confidential: Everything You Want to Know Before You're Supposed to Know It." ''[[Vibe (magazine)|Vibe]]''. August 1998: 44. Print.</ref> The fight was broken up by producer Derek "DC" Clark and Brown's associates [[N.O.R.E.|Noreaga]] and [[Cam'ron]].<ref name="vibe3" /> Later, Queen Pen happened upon Foxy Brown again when Brown was accompanied by ex-lover [[Kurupt]]. Again, the conflict was subdued before any further physical contact occurred.<ref name="vibe3" />


In late 1998, Brown released another diss track titled "Talk to Me", which contained more homophobic remarks directed at Pen and Queen Latifah.<ref name="rapgenius2">{{cite web|title=Foxy Brown – Talk To Me Lyrics|url=http://rapgenius.com/Foxy-brown-talk-to-me-lyrics|work=[[Rap Genius]]|access-date=May 8, 2013}}</ref> In 2001, Pen responded to the diss track with her record "I Got Cha", in which Queen Pen called Brown a "bum bitch", and later made remarks about her being funny and fake "like a [[drag queen]]".<ref>{{cite web|title=Queen Pen – I Got Cha Lyrics|url=http://rapgenius.com/Queen-pen-i-got-cha-lyrics|work=[[Rap Genius]]|publisher=rapgenius.com|access-date=May 16, 2013}}</ref> Although Queen Pen insisted the song was not about Brown, she responded in an [[MTV]] interview: "You make a record about me, I make a record about you. Sooner or later I'm going to have to punch you in your face."<ref>{{cite web|last=Reid|first=Shaheem|title=No Diggity: Queen Pen Returns With New LP|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1442549/queen-pen-returns-with-new-lp.jhtml|work=[[MTV News]].com|date=April 6, 2001|access-date=May 16, 2013}}</ref> Shortly after the track's release, the feud began to die down, and by July 2006, both Pen and Brown reconciled during an attendance at [[Russell Simmons]]' Hip-Hop Summit.<ref>Archived at [https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211211/rlp62w19S54 Ghostarchive]{{cbignore}} and the [https://web.archive.org/web/20110822042444/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlp62w19S54&gl=US&hl=en&amp;has_verified=1 Wayback Machine]{{cbignore}}: {{cite web|title=Foxy Brown & Queen Pen reconcile|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlp62w19S54|work=[[YouTube]]|access-date=May 16, 2013}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
In late 1998, Brown released another diss track titled "Talk to Me", which contained more homophobic remarks directed at Pen and Queen Latifah.<ref name="rapgenius2">{{cite web|title=Foxy Brown – Talk To Me Lyrics|url=http://rapgenius.com/Foxy-brown-talk-to-me-lyrics|work=[[Rap Genius]]|access-date=May 8, 2013}}</ref> In 2001, Pen responded to the diss track with her record "I Got Cha", in which Queen Pen called Brown a "bum bitch", and later made remarks about her being funny and fake "like a [[drag queen]]".<ref>{{cite web|title=Queen Pen – I Got Cha Lyrics|url=http://rapgenius.com/Queen-pen-i-got-cha-lyrics|work=[[Rap Genius]]|publisher=rapgenius.com|access-date=May 16, 2013}}</ref> Although Queen Pen insisted the song was not about Brown, she responded in an [[MTV]] interview: "You make a record about me, I make a record about you. Sooner or later I'm going to have to punch you in your face."<ref>{{cite web|last=Reid|first=Shaheem|title=No Diggity: Queen Pen Returns With New LP|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1442549/queen-pen-returns-with-new-lp.jhtml|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120210125236/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1442549/queen-pen-returns-with-new-lp.jhtml|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 10, 2012|work=[[MTV News]].com|date=April 6, 2001|access-date=May 16, 2013}}</ref> Shortly after the track's release, the feud began to die down, and by July 2006, both Pen and Brown reconciled during an attendance at [[Russell Simmons]]' Hip-Hop Summit.<ref>Archived at [https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211211/rlp62w19S54 Ghostarchive]{{cbignore}} and the [https://web.archive.org/web/20110822042444/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlp62w19S54&gl=US&hl=en&amp;has_verified=1 Wayback Machine]{{cbignore}}: {{cite web|title=Foxy Brown & Queen Pen reconcile|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlp62w19S54|work=[[YouTube]]|access-date=May 16, 2013}}{{cbignore}}</ref>


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Queen Pen
Birth nameLynise Walters
Born (1972-09-24) September 24, 1972 (age 52)
Brooklyn, New York City, U.S.
GenresHip hop
OccupationRapper
Years active1994–present
Labels
Producer(s)

Lynise Walters (born September 24, 1972), known professionally as Queen Pen, is an American rapper. Born in Brooklyn, New York City, she was discovered by producer Teddy Riley at an IHOP restaurant in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Riley later invited her to "spit lyrics" for Blackstreet's 1996 single "No Diggity", which became her and Riley's most successful recording (although she was uncredited on many publications of the song).[1] Walters signed with Riley's Lil Man Records, an imprint of Interscope Records to release her debut album, My Melody (1997), which spawned the single, "All My Love" (featuring Eric Williams) peaking at number 28 on the Billboard Hot 100. The album contained production largely handled by Riley and writing contributions from fellow Brooklyn native Jay-Z.

Her second studio album, Conversations with Queen (2001) contained less involvement from both and saw minimal critical or commercial response. She has not released any music afterward and has since become an author.[2]

Career

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Her music career launched after she became a protégé of Teddy Riley, a producer and member of the R&B group Blackstreet in the mid-1990s. Although she was not listed on the song, she was a featured artist alongside Dr. Dre in Blackstreet's 1996 hit, "No Diggity". She signed to Riley's Lil' Man label and released My Melody (1997), her solo debut album, produced by Riley.[3]

Her first album produced the charted singles "Man Behind the Music", "All My Love", and "Party Ain't a Party". She also gained notoriety for her song "Girlfriend" (featuring Meshell Ndegeocello), where the lyrics explored same sex relationships.[4] In 1999, she took a three-year hiatus from performing and returned with her second album, Conversations with Queen (2001).

Personal life

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After the release of the single, "Girlfriend", that contained themes that were taboo in the hip hop community at the time, some media sources presumed Queen Pen to be bisexual or a lesbian.[5][6] During the song's release, Queen Pen remained coy about her sexuality and would not disclose it unless it was going to be a "front page" story.[6] She also added that if she told the press she was straight, she would be viewed as a liar; in turn, if she were to say she was gay, she would be viewed as someone trying to get publicity.[6] In 2001, Queen Pen disclosed in an interview that she was neither bisexual nor lesbian.[7] She is now an entrepreneur and novelist. Her sons Donlynn and Quintion are also rappers, who go by the handles Nefu Da Don and Q Nhannaz, respectively.

Feud with Foxy Brown

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In 1998, a dispute between Foxy Brown and Queen Pen developed over her controversial lesbian-themed single "Girlfriend".[5] Brown, who took offense to the song's subject, spewed homophobic remarks at both Pen and former rival Queen Latifah via her diss track "10% Dis".[5][8] In response, Pen reportedly confronted Brown while barefoot in the lobby of Nevada's Reno Hilton during the Impact Music Convention and tried to slap her and chase her down an elevator.[5][9] The fight was broken up by producer Derek "DC" Clark and Brown's associates Noreaga and Cam'ron.[9] Later, Queen Pen happened upon Foxy Brown again when Brown was accompanied by ex-lover Kurupt. Again, the conflict was subdued before any further physical contact occurred.[9]

In late 1998, Brown released another diss track titled "Talk to Me", which contained more homophobic remarks directed at Pen and Queen Latifah.[10] In 2001, Pen responded to the diss track with her record "I Got Cha", in which Queen Pen called Brown a "bum bitch", and later made remarks about her being funny and fake "like a drag queen".[11] Although Queen Pen insisted the song was not about Brown, she responded in an MTV interview: "You make a record about me, I make a record about you. Sooner or later I'm going to have to punch you in your face."[12] Shortly after the track's release, the feud began to die down, and by July 2006, both Pen and Brown reconciled during an attendance at Russell Simmons' Hip-Hop Summit.[13]

Novels

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  • Situations: A Book of Short Stories (2002)
  • Blossom: A Novel (2007)

Discography

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Albums

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Singles

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  • "Man Behind the Music" (1997)
  • "All My Love" (1998)
  • "Party Ain't a Party" (1998)
  • "It's True" (1998)
  • "I Got Cha" (2001)[14]

References

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  1. ^ "The Number Ones: Blackstreet's "No Diggity" (Feat. Dr. Dre & Queen Pen)". Stereogum. 2022-04-25. Retrieved 2022-07-13.
  2. ^ "My Melody | What's Queen Pen up to Now? | Nevernaire". 3 February 2023.
  3. ^ Ankeny, Jason. "[Queen Pen at AllMusic Queen Pen]". AllMusic.
  4. ^ Jamison, Laura (1998-01-18). "A Feisty Female Rapper Breaks a Hip-Hop Taboo". New York Times.
  5. ^ a b c d D, Davey (May 15, 1998). "May '98 Hip Hop News". Davey D's Hip Hop Corner. daveyd.com. Retrieved May 16, 2013.
  6. ^ a b c Jamison, Laura (January 18, 1998). "A Feisty Female Rapper Breaks a Hip-Hop Taboo". New York Times. Retrieved May 16, 2013 – via prismnet.com.
  7. ^ Flowers, Nina (July 2001). "Revolutions > Queen Pen: Conversations with Queen". Vibe. No. 131.
  8. ^ "Funkmaster Flex – 10% Dis Lyrics". Rap Genius. Retrieved May 8, 2013.
  9. ^ a b c "Vibe Confidential: Everything You Want to Know Before You're Supposed to Know It." Vibe. August 1998: 44. Print.
  10. ^ "Foxy Brown – Talk To Me Lyrics". Rap Genius. Retrieved May 8, 2013.
  11. ^ "Queen Pen – I Got Cha Lyrics". Rap Genius. rapgenius.com. Retrieved May 16, 2013.
  12. ^ Reid, Shaheem (April 6, 2001). "No Diggity: Queen Pen Returns With New LP". MTV News.com. Archived from the original on February 10, 2012. Retrieved May 16, 2013.
  13. ^ Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: "Foxy Brown & Queen Pen reconcile". YouTube. Retrieved May 16, 2013.
  14. ^ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 445. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
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