Profile
Amil
Singer + Rapper + Songwriter
Female
Born
Sep 19, 1978
Age
34
Genres
Gangsta rap + Har...
Performed With
Anthony Cruz + Ja...
Record Label
Roc-A-Fella
Amil Whitehead more commonly known by her stage name Amil, is an American female rapper, singer, and songwriter from New York City. She was prominent in the late 1990s as a Jay-Z protégé, most notably on the single "Can I Get A... " from the Rush Hour… Read More
Timeline
Learn about the memorable moments in the evolution of Amil.
CHILDHOOD
TEENAGE
1997
18 Years Old
In 1997, Amil was involved with an all-female group called "Major Coins".
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TWENTIES
1999
20 Years Old
Soon after Major Coins broke up, Amil decided to follow a solo career with Jay-Z's label, Roc-A-Fella Records, joining the 1999 Hard Knock Life Tour.
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On September 19, 2000 Amil released her debut solo album, A.M.I.L - All Money Is Legal.
2002
23 Years Old
In 2002, Amil had a small role in State Property along with other Roc-a-Fella members such as Dame Dash and Jay-Z.
2005
26 Years Old
In 2005, Amil temporarily re-formed "Major Coinz" and released songs on the mixtape circuit including the single "Glamorous Life" which was featured on MTV Mixtape Monday.
2006
27 Years Old
In a 2006 interview, when asked whether female MCs are forced to meet standards that male MCs are not, she said: "Oh, yeah.
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2008
29 Years Old
In 2008, the song "Who I Am" produced by Jonathan Hay and Sky Michaels was released on the mixtape "What's in the Tapedeck V.10" and also "Amil Az Iz". "Amil Az Iz" is a full-length album/ mixtape that was released in July 2008.
THIRTIES
2011
32 Years Old
In August 2011, Amil spoke out through Vibe Magazine and gave the following statement about Jay-Z: "I haven't spoken to Jay in years but I really wish I could talk to him because that would just really bring closure to me.
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