Awkwafina

American musician and actor Awkwafina debuted with sly songs that dealt with sexuality and racial identities with a boldly comedic perspective before expanding her reach into Hollywood. Born Nora Lum to Chinese and Korean immigrant parents in Forest Hills Queens her first experience with music came in the form of the trumpet. Apart from classical music and jazz, Nora Lum started studying hip-hop when she was in her teens. While in college, she took classes in the field of women's studies and journalism. She even spent a short time studying Mandarin during her time in Beijing. She turned her attention to music once she completed her degree. In 2012, My Vag (as a retort to Mickey Avalon's My Dick) became an internet hit and was included in her debut album Yellow Ranger. The album also featured hit songs that went viral, such as the body-positive Queef as well as the cheeky hometown tour NYC Bitche$1. The single that debuted was specifically linked to Awkwafinas NYC, her travel guide for 2015. The singer decided to make acting careers after completing her first two endeavors, author and musician. Apart from early series such as Girl Code and Tawk she was also featured in movies like Neighbors 2. Storks and Bad Rap. In the year 2018, her breakout performances included Dude Ocean's 8, as well as Crazy Rich Asians. The EP debuted in June.