Millie Jackson
R&B Singer
R&B singer and comedienne who fused both of her talents, interspersing her records with long, often profane, spoken-word interludes.
Her singing career started on a dare, when she entered and won a Harlem talent contest.
Her album covers frequently made the "worst ever" lists, which only added to her appeal.
Her daughter Keisha Jackson was also a popular R&B singer in the early 1990s.
She collaborated with Isaac Hayes on her 1979 album Royal Rappin's.