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96-Year-Old Rapper Teaches Kids Through Hip-Hop Toys
6 Oct
Summary
- Lisa Carroll, 96, discovered rapping after recovering from an accident.
- She created educational rap songs and a line of hip-hop teddy bears.
- Her children's book encourages perseverance and self-belief.
Entertainer Lisa Carroll, 96, discovered a passion for hip-hop in her 60s following a car accident in 1993. Embracing rapping, she aimed to provide children with clean, educational music, leading to recordings such as "Rapping with Dr. Wruth" and "Rappin Roofus." Carroll expanded her mission by developing 'Lisa's Hip Hop Homeys,' a line of rapping teddy bears designed to engage young audiences. Her creative endeavors also include a musical, Hip Hop Hamilton, and her recent children's book, Lights! Camera, Lisa!.
Carroll's life journey, marked by overcoming challenges, inspires her work. Her children's book promotes perseverance and self-belief, mirroring her own experiences. Currently residing in New York City, she continues to find inspiration for new creative projects. Carroll expresses gratitude for her acceptance and strives to give back by performing good deeds, emphasizing that help should always come from the heart.
