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Eve
5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
$12 million, 2026 est.
American
November 10, 1978
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
48 Years Old
Scorpio
Who Is Eve?
Eve Jihan Cooper is an American rapper and actress celebrated for her bold lyrical confidence. Her sharp writing and magnetic presence helped reshape female representation across global hip-hop during the late nineties.
She rose to prominence with her chart-topping debut studio album, Let There Be Eve. The record debuted atop the Billboard 200 chart and established her as a dominant solo artist.
Early Life and Education
Soulful records filled the Philadelphia household where young Eve Jihan Cooper grew up. Raised by her mother Julie Wilch, she found comfort in choir rehearsals before discovering her natural talent for writing rhythmic rhymes.
Classroom skits at Martin Luther King High School soon sparked creative ambitions. She formed a teenage vocal group before switching to rapping, sharpening her cadence during local cyphers that guided her future artistic path.
Notable Relationships
High-profile creative ventures led the artist to her lasting romance with Maximillion Cooper. The pair began dating in 2010 and later exchanged vows during an elegant ceremony in Ibiza, Spain on June 14, 2014.
The couple shares a son, Wilde Wolf, born in 2022. She also embraces her role as stepmother to four children from her husband's previous marriage, with whom she maintains a close family bond.
Career Highlights
Solitary studio sessions produced her acclaimed 2001 album, Scorpion. The record featured the smash hit “Let Me Blow Ya Mind” alongside Gwen Stefani, securing the inaugural Grammy Award for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration and earning multi-platinum certifications.
Crossover success followed as she ventured into screen acting and fashion. She starred as Terri Jones in the popular Barbershop film franchise, launched her clothing line Fetish, and later co-hosted the daytime television series The Talk.
Her artistic contributions earned widespread acclaim across music and television networks. Collecting BET Awards and Daytime Emmy nominations, her versatile career established Cooper as a resilient pioneer for women in hip-hop culture.
Signature Quote
“I want women to know that they can be strong, successful, and completely authentic without apologizing for who they are.”
