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Jaime Luis Gomez (born July 14, 1975),^[2] better known by his stage name Taboo, is an American rapper, actor, and singer best known as a member of the hip-hop group the Black Eyed Peas.

Personal life

Taboo is of Mexican-American and Native American (Shoshone) descent.^[3]^[4] He was born in Boyle Heights, California and raised in Rosemead, California, attending Garvey Intermediate.

Two days before his 33rd birthday, Taboo married Jaymie Dizon in Pasadena, California on July 12, 2008. will.i.am and apl.de.ap served as groomsmen.^[5] The couple had their first child together on July 19, 2009 who was named Jimmy. He has a son named Josh who was born December 5, 1993, and another son, named Jalen.^[6]^[7]

Music career

The Black Eyed Peas

He joined the Black Eyed Peas in 1995. Groupmates apl.de.ap and will.i.am were originally in a group called Atban Klann, but changed the name after changing record labels. In 2001, Stacy Ferguson joined and completed the band's current lineup. Taboo is known for his kung-fu-inspired dance moves (he is a practitioner of Jeet Kune Do and a black belt in Ninjutsu) and an eclectic style of dress.^[8] It is possible that his martial arts skills could have had a factor into him being cast as video game character Vega (whose character's fighting style somewhat match Taboo's) in the live-action movie Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun Li.

Solo work

As of 2008, Taboo is in the process of creating a solo album, T.A.B.O.O.^[9] Taboo has said that he hopes to collaborate with artists such as Frankie J, E-40, Pitbull, and Kumbia Kings. Shakira, Blu Cantrell and Juanes have been rumoured to be featured artists on his solo effort, even though it may be a small effort. "Revolucion" can be heard on his official website.^[10]

Music he has co-written and performed has been featured on many movie soundtracks, including Coach Carter, Legally Blonde, Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle, and Barbershop 2.

Other collaborations

He collaborated in the past with Ryan Key of Yellowcard on the song "Gotta Get It Now". He also collaborated with race rapper David Rolas for the song "Morena", and rapper Funky Dog on the song "Get It". In late 2007, Taboo also collaborated with merengue star Juan Luis Guerra on a remix of his hit song "La Llave de Mi Corazón". In addition, he created a remix to the song "La Paga" by Juanes. He is also part of the now "Black Eyed Peas"

Acting

Taboo's first acting role was in the film Dirty^[11] with Wyclef Jean, playing the part of Ramírez. He then appeared in the 2007 independent film Cosmic Radio, which also stars Michael Madsen, Wes Studi, Irene Bedard, Daryl Hanna, Ricardo Chavira, and other well-known actors. He played the character Vega in the 2009 film Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li.^[12] Taboo has also appeared as a judge on the reality show MTV's Top Pop Group

Discography Solo

2010: T.A.B.O.O. (in the making)

Discography with The Black Eyed Peas

Tours

2004: Elephunk Tour
2006: Honda Civic Tour
2006: Monkey Business World Tour
2007: Black Blue & You World Tour
2009-2010: The E.N.D. World Tour

Filmography

(2005) Be Cool: as himself with The Black Eyed Peas
(2005) Dirty: Ramirez
(2006) "Instant Def" : Zap
(2007) Cosmic Radio: Marcus
(2009) Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li: Vega
(2009) Queen of the South

References

^ IMDB bio
^ The Bakersfield You've Always Wanted!
^ http://www.villagevoice.com/2004-04-13/news/rap-rage-redvolution
^ http://www.usatoday.com/life/music/2007-10-01-2778755976_x.htm
^ Taboo Of The Black Eyed Peas Weds Fn' Famous
^ Black Eyed Peas' Taboo and Wife Expecting First Child US Magazine, February 7, 2009
^ http://dipdive.com/member/taboo/blog/1140
^ "Talking With…Taboo". Giant Bomb. Retrieved 2010-02-02.
^ Marriage Not a Taboo For Black Eyed Peas Rapper E! Online, July 13, 2009
^ http://www.tabmagnificent.com/
^ Dirty (2005)
^ "Taboo Talks Street Fighter". IGN. Retrieved 2010-02-02.

External links

Taboo at IMDb
Taboo on Talk of Fame

[1] IMDB bio

[2] The Bakersfield You've Always Wanted!

[3] ttp://www.villagevoice.com/2004-04-13/news/rap-rage-redvolution

[4] ttp://www.usatoday.com/life/music/2007-10-01-2778755976_x.htm

[5] Taboo Of The Black Eyed Peas Weds Fn' Famous

[6] Black Eyed Peas' Taboo and Wife Expecting First Child US Magazine, February 7, 2009

[7] ttp://dipdive.com/member/taboo/blog/1140

[8] "Talking With…Taboo". Giant Bomb. Retrieved 2010-02-02.

[9] Marriage Not a Taboo For Black Eyed Peas Rapper E! Online, July 13, 2009

[10] ttp://www.tabmagnificent.com/

[11] Dirty (2005)

[12] "Taboo Talks Street Fighter". IGN. Retrieved 2010-02-02.

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 ===Solo work===
-As of 2008, Taboo is in the process of creating a solo album, ''T.A.B.O.O.<ref>[http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/b2968_marriage_not_taboo_black_eyed_peas.html Marriage Not a Taboo For Black Eyed Peas Rapper] E! Online, July 13, 2009 </ref>'' Taboo has said that he hopes to collaborate with artists such as [[Frankie J]], [[E-40]], [[Pitbull (rapper)|Pitbull]], and [[Kumbia Kings]]. [[Shakira]]he stinks and noone likes him dont be a member of the Black Eyed Peas you ruein it
+As of 2008, Taboo is in the process of creating a solo album, ''T.A.B.O.O.<ref>[http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/b2968_marriage_not_taboo_black_eyed_peas.html Marriage Not a Taboo For Black Eyed Peas Rapper] E! Online, July 13, 2009 </ref>'' Taboo has said that he hopes to collaborate with artists such as [[Frankie J]], [[E-40]], [[Pitbull (rapper)|Pitbull]], and [[Kumbia Kings]]. [[Shakira]], [[Blu Cantrell]] and [[Juanes]] have been rumoured to be featured artists on his solo effort, even though it may be a small effort.  "Revolucion" can be heard on his official website.<ref>http://www.tabmagnificent.com/</ref>
-, [[Blu Cantrell]] and [[Juanes]] have been rumoured to be featured artists on his solo effort, even though it may be a small effort.  "Revolucion" can be heard on his official website.<ref>http://www.tabmagnificent.com/</ref>
 Music he has co-written and performed has been featured on many movie soundtracks, including ''[[Coach Carter]]'', ''[[Legally Blonde]]'', ''[[Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle]]'', and ''[[Barbershop 2]]''.

v t e Black Eyed Peas
will.i.am apl.de.ap Taboo J. Rey Soul Fergie Kim Hill
Studio albums	Behind the Front Bridging the Gap Elephunk Monkey Business The E.N.D. The Beginning Masters of the Sun Vol. 1 Translation Elevation
Compilations	Renegotiations: The Remixes The E.N.D. Summer 2010 Canadian Invasion Tour: Remix Collection
Video albums	Behind the Bridge to Elephunk Live from Sydney to Vegas
Singles	"Joints & Jam" "Karma" "BEP Empire/Get Original "Weekends" "Request + Line" "Where Is the Love?" "Shut Up" "Hey Mama" "Let's Get It Started" "Don't Phunk with My Heart" "Don't Lie" "My Humps" "Pump It" "Boom Boom Pow" "I Gotta Feeling" "Meet Me Halfway" "Imma Be" "Rock That Body" "Missing You" "The Time (Dirty Bit)" "Just Can't Get Enough" "Don't Stop the Party" "Where's the Love" "Be Nice" "Ritmo" "Mamacita" "Feel the Beat" "Vida Loca" "Girl Like Me" "Don't You Worry" "Simply the Best"
Promotional singles	"Alive" "Yesterday"
Featured singles	"Mas que Nada"
Concert tours	The Monkey Business Tour Honda Civic Tour The E.N.D. World Tour The Beginning Massive Stadium Tour
Related articles	Accolades Discography Atban Klann The Black Eyed Peas Experience Masters of the Sun (comic) Super Bowl XLV halftime show "Ima Korean"
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