Quincy Honors "First Lady Of Hip Hop" Mom Kim Porter For Women's History Month

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The 29-year-old artist took some time to praise his mother & how she nurtured him to stand out, even if that meant standing alone.

It's unbelievable to think that this Fall will mark three years since Kim Porter unexpectedly passed away at her Toluca Lake, Calif. home, but her loved ones continue to her legacy, especially her children. Quincy Brown is Porter's eldest child and he remains steadfast in honoring his mother at every turn. He recently partnered with Google for a new campaign and used the opportunity to pay tribute to his late mother for Women's History Month.

"Kim Porter was coined the First Lady of Hip Hop, a trailblazer, a trend-setter for Black girls everywhere, but for me, she simply was my mama," said the 29-year-old artist on Instagram. "She filled my life with a multitude of firsts. She was there to give me hugs and kisses and just fill my life with pure unconditional love. I was a rebel growing up, my thoughts were different, ideas were different. Especially everyone else in school." Quincy went on to praise his mother for motivating, challenging, and embracing him for all that he is, even if that means going against the grain.

The singer also shared more about his mother with PEOPLE. "I chose to highlight my mom [for Women's History Month] because she definitely was and still is the most important woman in my life," he said. "Any time something comes across my way and I think of her first, that means something, and this is one of those no-brainers. She's had that much of an impact on me to where I can talk about her every day for the rest of my life."

Watch Quincy's tribute to his mother in full below.

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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