Boss

Birth Name: Lichelle Marie Laws

Date of Birth: September 12, 1969

Place of Birth: Detroit, Michigan, U.S.

Date of Death: March 11, 2024

Place of Death: Southfield, Michigan, U.S.

Ethnicity: African-American

Boss was an American rapper. Her sole album, Born Gangstaz, was released in 1993. She made music in West Coast gangsta rap style. She was also known as Bo$$.

Her parents, Lillie and Joe Laws, were born in Arkansas. Boss moved to Los Angeles, California, in her 20s. She had one child.

Boss’ maternal grandfather was named James Washington (the son of Jesse Washington and Hattie). James was born in Louisiana.

Boss’ maternal grandmother was named Annie Rice (the daughter of Marshall Rice and Amanda). Annie was born in Arkansas.

Sources: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com

Genealogy of Boss – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Boss’ mother – https://obits.jameshcole.com