Taboo (rapper): Difference between revisions

{{short description|American rapper,musician singer, songwriter,and actor and(born DJ1975)}}

'''Jaime Luis Gomez'''<ref>{{cite news|last1=Gomez|first1=Patrick|title=Inside The Black Eyed Peas Star Taboo's Private Health Crisis: How He Beat Cancer Out of the Public Eye|url=http://people.com/music/black-eyed-peas-taboo-cancer-exclusive/|access-date=November 17, 2016|work=[[People (magazine)|People]]|date=November 16, 2016}}</ref> (born July 14, 1975),<ref>{{cite news|last1=Laudadio|first1=Marisa|title=Taboo of the Black Eyed Peas Weds|url=http://people.com/celebrity/taboo-of-the-black-eyed-peas-weds/|access-date=November 17, 2016|work=[[People (magazine)|People]]|date=July 12, 2008|quote="Taboo (real name: Jaime Gomez) and fashion publicist Dizon, 29, were married [...] two days before the rapper's 33rd birthday."}}</ref> better known by histhe stage namenames '''Taboo''',<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bakotopia.com/home/Blog/bakotunes/1025 |title=The Bakersfield You've Always Wanted! |publisher=Bakotopia.com |access-date=November 11, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070927195904/http://www.bakotopia.com/home/Blog/bakotunes/1025 |archive-date=September 27, 2007 }}</ref> or '''Taboo Nawasha''', is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, actor, DJ, and comic book writer, best known as a member of the musical group [[Black Eyed Peas]].

Jaime Luis Gomez was born in Los Angeles, California.<ref name=romp>{{Cite book|last=Taboo|author2=Steve Dennis|title=Fallin' Up: My Story|publisher=Touchstone|date=February 8, 2011|pages=[https://archive.org/details/isbn_9781439192061/page/1 1, 3–4]|url=https://archive.org/details/isbn_9781439192061/page/1|isbn=978-1-4391-9206-1}}</ref> His parents were both from [[Mexico]].<ref name=romp /><ref>{{cite web|author=Cristina Verán |url=http://www.villagevoice.com/2004-04-13/news/rap-rage-redvolution |title=Rap, Rage, REDvolution – Page 1 – News – New York |publisher=Village Voice |date=April 13, 2004 |access-date=November 11, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news| url=https://www.usatoday.com/life/music/2007-10-01-2778755976_x.htm | work=USA Today | title=Black Eyed Peas hold benefit concert | date=October 1, 2007 | access-date=May 24, 2010}}</ref> He attended [[Rosemead High School]] (class of 1993), and was educated at [[Richard Garvey Intermediate School]]. He also has [[Shoshone]] heritage from his grandmother.<ref>{{cite web |author1=Sandra Hale Schulman |url=https://www.indiancountrynews.com/index.php/columnists/sandra-hale-schulman/14565-taboo-finds-his-stand-in-native-roots |title=Taboo finds his stand-in native roots |website=indiancountrynews.com }}</ref>

=== 1995–presentSince 1995: The Black Eyed Peas ===

The Black Eyed Peas date back to 1988, when eighth-graders William Adams ([[will.i.am]]) and Allan Pineda ([[apl.de.ap]]) met and began rapping and performing together around Los Angeles. The pair signed to [[Ruthless Records]] (run by [[Eazy-E]]) in 1992, catching the attention of Eazy-E manager, [[Jerry Heller]]'s nephew. Along with another friend of theirs, [[Dante Santiago]], they called their band [[Atban Klann]] (ATBAN: A Tribe Beyond a Nation).<ref name="allmusic page">{{cite web|last=Kellman|first=Andy|title=The Black Eyed Peas|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/the-black-eyed-peas-p302855/biography|publisher=Allmusic|access-date=January 4, 2011}}</ref> Will 1X (aka will.i.am), apl.de.ap, Mookie Mook, DJ Motiv8 (aka Monroe Walker) and Dante Santiago formed Atban Klann. Their debut album, ''[[Grass Roots (Atban Klann album)|Grass Roots]]'', was never released because Ruthless founder Eazy-E had died.{{Cn|date=November 2021}}

After Eazy-E died in 1995, Atban Klann reformed and changed their name to Black Eyed Pods, and then Black Eyed Peas. Dante Santiago was replaced with Jaime Gomez (Taboo), and [[Kim Hill (soul musician)|Kim Hill]] became a steady background singer. Unlike many hip hop acts, they chose to perform with a live band and adopted a musical and clothing style that differed wildly from the [[gangsta rap]] sounds of Los Angeles-basedAngeles–based hip hop acts at the time. Taboo is known primarily for his guttural spoken reprises of the last few words of a sung lyric, as well as emphatic flourishes between vocal parts. After being signed to [[Interscope Records]] and releasing their debut, ''[[Behind the Front]]'' (1998) the group (and their accompanying live band) earned critical acclaim. One of the singles from the album was "[[Joints & Jam]]", and was featured on the ''[[Bulworth]]'' soundtrack. Their second album was ''[[Bridging the Gap (Black Eyed Peas album)|Bridging the Gap]]'' (2000), which had the single "[[Request + Line]]" featuring [[Macy Gray]].

=== Solo work (2008–presentsince 2008) ===

In 2008, Taboo was in the process of creating a solo album,<ref>[http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/b2968_marriage_not_taboo_black_eyed_peas.html Marriage Not a Taboo For Black Eyed Peas Rapper] E! In the year 2010 Taboo remarried fashionista Vanessa Luera, a year later both Vanessa and Taboo had a baby boy name jayden he was born in October 12, 2011, they live a very happy life with no regrets with taboos past history. Taboo says " I live a very happy life with my wife Vanessa Luera and all my children i have three in total all three from different relationships.Online, July 13, 2009</ref> but in a 2011 interview Taboo said it would be some time before he would begin a solo album.<ref name="JohnJohn">{{Cite web|title=Exclusive: Taboo Talks Future Solo Project, Sound Of Next Black Eyed Peas Album|date=12 March 2011|url=http://johnjohnsaidit.com/exclusive-taboo-talks-future-solo-project-sound-of-next-black-eyed-peas-album/|publisher=JohnJohnSaidIt.com|access-date=11 May 2011|archive-date=July 22, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110722185125/http://johnjohnsaidit.com/exclusive-taboo-talks-future-solo-project-sound-of-next-black-eyed-peas-album/|url-status=dead}}</ref> [[Sie7e]] was also confirmed to have composed at least three of the Album's songs. "Revolution Ni Hao" can be heard on his official website.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tabmagnificent.com/ |title=Tabmagnificent |publisher=Tabmagnificent |access-date=November 11, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110129001535/http://tabmagnificent.com/ |archive-date=January 29, 2011 }}</ref>

In November 2016, Taboo released the single "The Fight" about his successful battle against [[testicular cancer]]. The track was made in partnership with the [[American Cancer Society]], for which Taboo is a global ambassador. The ACS will receive all funds generated by the song. On the song, Taboo said "I'm so proud to release The Fight because it's truly an anthem of survivorship. I want to use this song and my story to inspire and motivate people all over the world to live their best, healthiest lives possible."<ref>{{cite web|title=Taboo of the Black Eyed Peas Reveals Recent Testicular Cancer Battle, Releases The Fight to Support the American Cancer Society|url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/taboo-of-the-black-eyed-peas-reveals-recent-testicular-cancer-battle-releases-the-fight-to-support-the-american-cancer-society-300363622.html|publisher=[[PR Newswire]]|access-date=November 17, 2016|date=November 16, 2016}}</ref>

Taboo's first acting role was in the film ''Dirty'' with [[Wyclef Jean]], playing the part of Ramírez. He then appeared in the 2007 [[independent film]] ''Cosmic Radio'', which also stars [[Michael Madsen]], [[Wes Studi]], [[Irene Bedard]], [[Daryl Hannah]], [[Ricardo Chavira]], and other well-known actors. He played the character [[Vega (Street Fighter)|Vega]] in the 2009 film ''[[Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://uk.bluray.ign.com/articles/100/1000408p1.html|title=Taboo Talks Street Fighter|access-date=February 2, 2010|work=[[IGN]]|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110713004509/http://uk.bluray.ign.com/articles/100/1000408p1.html|archive-date=July 13, 2011}}</ref> Taboo has also appeared as a judge on the reality show ''[[MTV's Top Pop Group]]''. He also had a cameo in ''[[Blue's Big City Adventure]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sayre |first=Will |date=2023-03-30 |title=Exclusive: Taboo Dishes on His Fun Cameo in Blue's Big City Adventure |url=https://movieweb.com/taboo-interview-blues-big-city-adventure/ |access-date=2023-03-31 |website=MovieWeb |language=en}}</ref>

In February 2022, it was announced that Taboo and B.Earl would write a miniseries entitled ''Deadly Neighborhood Spider-Man'', which sees [[Spider-Man]] going to [[Los Angeles]] and facing off against the [[Demon Bear]]. The series debuted in October 2022 and was illustrated by Juan Ferreyra.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-02-24 |title=Exclusive: Peter Parker battles Demon Bear in series reveal for Marvel's 'Deadly Neighborhood Spider-Man' |url=https://www.syfy.com/syfy-wire/exclusive-marvel-launches-deadly-neighborhood-spider-man-miniseries |access-date=2022-10-19 |website=SYFY Official Site |language=en}}</ref>

Taboo married Filipina Jaymie Dizon in [[Pasadena, California]], on July 12, 2008, at [[St. Andrew's Catholic Church (Pasadena, California)|St. Andrew's Catholic Church]], two days before his 33rd birthday. [[will.i.am]] and [[apl.de.ap]] served as groomsmen.{{Cn|date=November 2021}} The couple had their first child in 2009 and their second in 2011.<ref>{{citationCite web needed|title=Taboo Nawasha on Instagram: "Happy 12th birthday to my son and mini twin (Journey Gomez) 🥁🎹🎭🫶🏼 #loveyouson - Also happy Born day to anyone celebrating today like our brother @morbros 👊🏼" |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CrgUSgEpto-/ |access-date=July2023-04-27 2016|website=Instagram |language=en}}</ref> He has another son from a previous relationship, Joshua,<ref>https://twitter.com/TabBep/status/2897511232573440 "Missing my oldest son Joshua Gomez right now he is next in line to shake up the Dj world Dj J-1der B home soon son"</ref> who was born October 13, 1993.<ref>[http://www.usmagazine.com/news/black-eyed-peas-taboo-wife-expecting Black Eyed Peas' Taboo and Wife Expecting First Child] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090208051225/http://www.usmagazine.com/news/black-eyed-peas-taboo-wife-expecting |date=February 8, 2009 }} US Magazine, February 7, 2009</ref><ref>{{cite web |author=taboo |url=http://dipdive.com/member/taboo/blog/1140 |title=[Dipdive&#93; taboo " Blog " BABY JALEN FINALLY IS HERE |publisher=Dipdive.com |access-date=November 11, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120711114530/http://dipdive.com/member/taboo/blog/1140 |archive-date=July 11, 2012 }}</ref>

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|2006||''Instant Def''||Zap||—|

|2007||''Cosmic Radio''||Marcus||—|

|rowspan="2"|2009||''[[Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li]]''||[[Vega (Street Fighter)|Vega]]||—|

|''Queen of the South''||?||—|