Yolanda Whitaker

Known For: Acting
Born: August 4, 1971 in Los Angeles, California, USA
Active Years: 1991–2025 (35 Years)
Total Credits: 28 credits in database

Acting Born Aug 4, 1971 Los Angeles, California, USA 28 credits

Biography

Yolanda Whitaker works in acting. Born August 4, 1971 in Los Angeles, California, USA. Archytele tracks 28 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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E-40 2 shared titles

Anthony Anderson 2 shared titles

Brian Hooks 1 shared title

N'Bushe Wright 1 shared title

Faizon Love 1 shared title

Starletta DuPois 1 shared title

George Wallace 1 shared title

David Alan Grier 1 shared title

Dean Norris 1 shared title

Meagan Good 1 shared title

Career timeline

2025

Baristas vs Billionaires

2023

A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop

2022

Sherri

2021

The Real Queens of Hip Hop: The Women Who Changed the Game

2018

Unsolved: The Murders of Tupac and The Notorious B.I.G.

2016

VH1 Hip Hop Honors: All Hail the Queens

2014

Criminal · Thanks

2010

My Mic Sounds Nice: A Truth About Women and Hip Hop

2004

How Do I Look?Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas - The Introduction

2002

Paper Soldiers

2001

BET Awards

2000

3 Strikes

1999

Beverly HoodThe Breaks

1997

Sprung

1996

MoeshaThe Jamie Foxx Show

1995

The Parent 'HoodPanther

1994

New York Undercover

1993

Sister Act 2: Back in the HabitMenace II SocietyWho's the Man?

1992

MartinJuice

1991

Boyz n the Hood

Full Filmography

28 titles

Baristas vs Billionaires (2025) as Self (voice)
A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop (2023) as Self
Sherri (2022) as Self - Guest
The Real Queens of Hip Hop: The Women Who Changed the Game (2021) as Self
Unsolved: The Murders of Tupac and The Notorious B.I.G. (2018) as Pretty Woman
VH1 Hip Hop Honors: All Hail the Queens (2016)
Criminal (2014) Thanks
My Mic Sounds Nice: A Truth About Women and Hip Hop (2010) as Self
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How Do I Look? (2004) as Herself
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas - The Introduction (2004) as Kendl (voice) (uncredited)
Paper Soldiers (2002) as Judge Prince
BET Awards (2001) as Self - Performer
3 Strikes (2000) as Charity
Beverly Hood (1999) as Tilly
The Breaks (1999) as Loretha
Sprung (1997) as Sista #3
Moesha (1996) as Security Guard
The Jamie Foxx Show (1996) as Kierston
The Parent 'Hood (1995)
Panther (1995) as Pregnant Junkie
New York Undercover (1994) as Nikki
Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993) as Sondra
Menace II Society (1993) as Girl at Party
Who's the Man? (1993) as Woman
Martin (1992) as Keylolo
Juice (1992) as Girl At Party
Boyz n the Hood (1991) as Yo-Yo
The Therapy Sessions

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Yolanda Whitaker best known for?

Yolanda Whitaker is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Sherri (2022), Repossessed (1990), 3 Strikes (2000), The Breaks (1999).

When and where was Yolanda Whitaker born?

Yolanda Whitaker was born on August 4, 1971 in Los Angeles, California, USA.

How many credits does Yolanda Whitaker have?

Yolanda Whitaker has accumulated over 28 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1991 to 2025.

What is Yolanda Whitaker's background in cinema and television?

Yolanda Whitaker, better known by her stage name Yo-Yo, has been among the most sophisticated and unpredictable female MCs around. She doesn't take an overtly feminist tack but urges young women to show sexual restraint and use their minds as well as their bodies.