嘻哈先锋、第一位签约Def Jam的女说唱歌手Bo$$去世，享年54岁
Bo$$, a rapper best known for her 1993 album Born Gangstaz and for being the first female rapper to sign with Def Jam, has died. She was 54.
因1993年发行专辑《Born Gangstaz》而闻名的说唱歌手Bo$$去世，她也是第一位与Def Jam签约的女说唱歌手。她54岁。
The record label confirmed news of her passing with a statement on their social media Tuesday. "We are deeply saddened by the passing of Lichelle Marie Laws, also known as Bo$$," the statement read. "Bo$$ will be remembered as a pioneer in hip hop, being one of the first female rappers signed to Def Jam in the early 1990’s. We extend our prayers and condolences to her family and loved ones during this difficult time."
该唱片公司周二在社交媒体上发表声明，证实了她去世的消息。声明中写道:“我们对利切勒·玛丽·劳斯(又名Bo$$)的去世深感悲痛。”Bo$$将被人们铭记为嘻哈的先驱，她是20世纪90年代初与Def Jam签约的首批女说唱歌手之一。在这艰难的时刻，我们向她的家人和亲人致以祈祷和哀悼。”
Further details about her death were not made publicly available, but according to Billboard, Laws had several health problems over the years, including renal disease and a stroke in 2017.
关于她死亡的更多细节没有公开，但据《公告牌》报道，劳斯多年来有几个健康问题，包括肾病和2017年的中风。
Laws was born in Detroit, but moved to Los Angeles alongside her DJ, Irene 'Dee' Moore. Her fortunes changed when she met DJ Quik, who connected her with others in the West Coast rap scene. From there, she was put on the radar of Def Jam Records co-founder Russell Simmons, who was looking to form Def Jam West in LA. Laws became his first signee to DJ West and, according to reports, was also the first female rapper ever signed to Def Jam.
劳斯出生在底特律，但和她的DJ艾琳·迪·摩尔一起搬到了洛杉矶。当她遇到DJ奎克时，她的命运发生了变化，他把她和西海岸说唱界的其他人联系在一起。从那时起，她就被Def Jam唱片公司的联合创始人拉塞尔·西蒙斯盯上了，后者打算在洛杉矶成立Def Jam West。劳斯成为他与DJ West的第一个签约者，据报道，她也是与Def Jam签约的第一位女说唱歌手。
Under the name Bo$$, Laws released her only studio album Born Gangstaz in May 1993, which sold nearly 400,000 copies, peaking at No. 22 on the Billboard 200 and No. 3 on the US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts. It produced the singles "Deeper" and "Recipe of a Hoe." Additionally, Laws released two mix-tapes, and also featured on albums from AMG, South Central Cartel, Ice-T, Powerlord Jel, Spice 1, Ant Banks, Treach, Dori, Krayzie Bone, LaReece and more.
1993年5月，以Bo$$的名义，劳斯发行了她唯一的录音室专辑《Born Gangstaz》，销量接近40万张，在公告牌200强中排名第22位，在美国R&B/Hip-Hop最佳专辑排行榜上排名第三。它推出了单曲《更深》和《锄头的配方》。此外，Laws还发行了两张混音带，并出现在AMG, South Central Cartel, Ice-T, Powerlord Jel, Spice 1, Ant Banks, Treach, Dori, Krayzie Bone, LaReece等公司的专辑中。
Several hip-hop artists have paid tribute to Laws on social media. Kurtis Blow took to his Instagram to share his condolences, writing: “The Hip Hip Alliance is saddened by the passing of our Beloved ‘BO$$.’ First Detroit Female Gangsta rapper signed to Def Jam. She will never be forgotten and will live in our hearts forever. We send our sincere condolences to her family, friends, Detroit, and the entire world. RIP legend.”
几位嘻哈艺术家在社交媒体上向劳斯致敬。Kurtis Blow在他的Instagram上分享了他的哀悼，他写道:“嘻哈联盟对我们心爱的BO$$的去世感到悲伤。第一个底特律女黑帮说唱歌手签约Def Jam。她永远不会被遗忘，永远活在我们心中。我们向她的家人、朋友、底特律和全世界致以诚挚的哀悼。把传说。”
Bun B also shared a photo of Laws, writing, "Rest in peace to my big sis Lichelle Laws AKA Boss. One of the best female MCs and a dear friend. Give Rick Royal a hug for me. Long Live The Org!"
Bun B还分享了劳斯的照片，并写道:“愿我的姐姐Lichelle Laws安息。最好的女主持人之一，也是我的好朋友。替我拥抱瑞克·罗亚尔。组织万岁!”
因1993年发行专辑《Born Gangstaz》而闻名的说唱歌手Bo$$去世，她也是第一位与Def Jam签约的女说唱歌手。她54岁。
The record label confirmed news of her passing with a statement on their social media Tuesday. "We are deeply saddened by the passing of Lichelle Marie Laws, also known as Bo$$," the statement read. "Bo$$ will be remembered as a pioneer in hip hop, being one of the first female rappers signed to Def Jam in the early 1990’s. We extend our prayers and condolences to her family and loved ones during this difficult time."
该唱片公司周二在社交媒体上发表声明，证实了她去世的消息。声明中写道:“我们对利切勒·玛丽·劳斯(又名Bo$$)的去世深感悲痛。”Bo$$将被人们铭记为嘻哈的先驱，她是20世纪90年代初与Def Jam签约的首批女说唱歌手之一。在这艰难的时刻，我们向她的家人和亲人致以祈祷和哀悼。”
Further details about her death were not made publicly available, but according to Billboard, Laws had several health problems over the years, including renal disease and a stroke in 2017.
关于她死亡的更多细节没有公开，但据《公告牌》报道，劳斯多年来有几个健康问题，包括肾病和2017年的中风。
Laws was born in Detroit, but moved to Los Angeles alongside her DJ, Irene 'Dee' Moore. Her fortunes changed when she met DJ Quik, who connected her with others in the West Coast rap scene. From there, she was put on the radar of Def Jam Records co-founder Russell Simmons, who was looking to form Def Jam West in LA. Laws became his first signee to DJ West and, according to reports, was also the first female rapper ever signed to Def Jam.
劳斯出生在底特律，但和她的DJ艾琳·迪·摩尔一起搬到了洛杉矶。当她遇到DJ奎克时，她的命运发生了变化，他把她和西海岸说唱界的其他人联系在一起。从那时起，她就被Def Jam唱片公司的联合创始人拉塞尔·西蒙斯盯上了，后者打算在洛杉矶成立Def Jam West。劳斯成为他与DJ West的第一个签约者，据报道，她也是与Def Jam签约的第一位女说唱歌手。
Under the name Bo$$, Laws released her only studio album Born Gangstaz in May 1993, which sold nearly 400,000 copies, peaking at No. 22 on the Billboard 200 and No. 3 on the US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts. It produced the singles "Deeper" and "Recipe of a Hoe." Additionally, Laws released two mix-tapes, and also featured on albums from AMG, South Central Cartel, Ice-T, Powerlord Jel, Spice 1, Ant Banks, Treach, Dori, Krayzie Bone, LaReece and more.
1993年5月，以Bo$$的名义，劳斯发行了她唯一的录音室专辑《Born Gangstaz》，销量接近40万张，在公告牌200强中排名第22位，在美国R&B/Hip-Hop最佳专辑排行榜上排名第三。它推出了单曲《更深》和《锄头的配方》。此外，Laws还发行了两张混音带，并出现在AMG, South Central Cartel, Ice-T, Powerlord Jel, Spice 1, Ant Banks, Treach, Dori, Krayzie Bone, LaReece等公司的专辑中。
Several hip-hop artists have paid tribute to Laws on social media. Kurtis Blow took to his Instagram to share his condolences, writing: “The Hip Hip Alliance is saddened by the passing of our Beloved ‘BO$$.’ First Detroit Female Gangsta rapper signed to Def Jam. She will never be forgotten and will live in our hearts forever. We send our sincere condolences to her family, friends, Detroit, and the entire world. RIP legend.”
几位嘻哈艺术家在社交媒体上向劳斯致敬。Kurtis Blow在他的Instagram上分享了他的哀悼，他写道:“嘻哈联盟对我们心爱的BO$$的去世感到悲伤。第一个底特律女黑帮说唱歌手签约Def Jam。她永远不会被遗忘，永远活在我们心中。我们向她的家人、朋友、底特律和全世界致以诚挚的哀悼。把传说。”
Bun B also shared a photo of Laws, writing, "Rest in peace to my big sis Lichelle Laws AKA Boss. One of the best female MCs and a dear friend. Give Rick Royal a hug for me. Long Live The Org!"
Bun B还分享了劳斯的照片，并写道:“愿我的姐姐Lichelle Laws安息。最好的女主持人之一，也是我的好朋友。替我拥抱瑞克·罗亚尔。组织万岁!”
