The transcendent music pioneer, who rapped verses in songs like “Square Biz” before Lady Gaga and Ke$ha were even born, made being wild and eccentric cool long before Madonna rolled up on the set. On her last album, Teena wrote a song called “Black Cool” for President Barack Obama. This shouldn’t surprise her most loyal fans, for Teena once called herself a “black artist with white skin” and lived her life that way.
The acclaimed singer, musician and producer died “peacefully in her sleep,” according to her 19 year-old daughter, Alia Rose, after the two enjoyed a wonderful Christmas together, reports eurweb.com. –terry shropshire
While there’s no firm date set for the public memorial service, fans can send condolences to the following address:
The Teena Marie Family
c/o Lynn Allen Jeter and Associates
3699 Wilshire Blvd
Suite 850
Los Angeles, Ca. 90010
