Yahira Arazeli Garcia, known professionally as Flakiss, is an American rapper and actress known for such films as End of Watch.[1][2][3]
Flakiss | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Yahira Arazeli Garcia |
| Born | Sacramento, CA |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, actress |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, rapping |
| Labels | Univision Records |
Born Yahira Arazeli Garcia, she got the nickname Flakiss, short for the Spanish flaquita, or "skinny girl," from her mother.[4] Flakiss was raised in South Central.[5]
Flakiss has recorded three hip hop albums for Univision Records.[6][7] She was focused on Latin hip-hop music, or "urban regional."[4][8] Some of her influences were Tupac and Missy Elliott.[2] In 2006, she requested to be released from her contract and in 2008, she left music for a while to focus on her life.[8]
Flakiss made her acting debut in the film End of Watch.[8] The director, David Ayer, had been a fan of Flakiss's music and cast her in the film.[8] Flakiss played the character of La La in the movie.[2]
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