Remy Ma

Reminisce Kioni Mackie (née Smith; born May 30, 1980), known professionally as Remy Ma, is an American rapper. Discovered by Big Pun, she came to prominence for her work as a member of Fat Joe's group, Terror Squad. In 2006, she released her debut studio album There's Something About Remy: Based on a True Story, which became a modest success, peaking at number 33 on the Billboard 200 chart. Ma's most commercially successful songs include "Whuteva", "Ante Up (Remix)", "Lean Back", "Conceited", and "All the Way Up".

Remy Ma
Remy Ma in 2005
Background information
Birth nameReminisce Kioni Smith
Also known as
  • Remy Martin
  • The BX Savior
  • Shesus Khryst
Born (1980-05-30) May 30, 1980
New York City, U.S.
GenresEast Coast hip hop
Occupation(s)Rapper
Years active2000–present
Labels
Formerly ofTerror Squad
Spouse
(m. 2008)
Children2
Websiteremymamusic.com

She is one of only five multiple winners of the BET Award for Best Female Hip-Hop Artist, which she won in 2005 and 2017. Ma is the recipient of two Vibe Awards, two Source Awards, and has been nominated for four Grammy Awards. From 2015 to 2020, she starred on VH1's reality series Love & Hip Hop: New York, alongside her husband Papoose.

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