(AllHipHop News) Jacki-O will jump into the literary world with the release of her upcoming autobiography,
Relentless.
The book will detail her rise to fame as a rapper to her work with people with disabilities as an Ambassador for the non-profit group Community Options.
Relentless is Jacki-O’s second book. Her first release,
Grown & Gangsta, was released in 2008.
In April, Jacki-O will be in Mississippi April 15-17th as the headliner for Hip Hop and Books’ reading events throughout the state.
"It's great to be coming back to Mississippi," Jacki-O said. "The people showed me so much love, and I'm glad to be meeting my fans again and talking about the importance of reading.”
Other artists participating in Hip Hop and Books’ events include Jermnine Demouchette (
James Demouchette Vs. The State of Texas) and Mr. Mean Mug (
Tattoo Tears).
The schedule for Jacki-O and the Hip Hop and Books’ reading events are as followed:
THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 2010
* 8:30-10:30a.m., Peeples Middle School (Jackson, MS)
* 11:30-12:30p.m., Morrison Academic Center (Jackson, MS)
* 2-4p.m., Meet and Greet/Signing @ Medgar Evers Library (4215 Medar Evers Blvd *Jackson, MS)
* 6-8p.m., Meet and Greet/Signing @ Appetizers Restaurant (3086 HWY 80 E * Pearl, MS)
FRIDAY, APRIL 16, 2010
* 1-3p.m., Meet and Greet/Signing @ Pearl Public Library 2416 Old Brandon Road * Pearl, MS)
* 6-8p.m., Meet and Greet/Signing @ Appetizers Restaurant (3086 HWY 80 E * Pearl, MS)
SATURDAY, APRIL 17, 2010
* 12-3p.m., Hip Hop and Books Rally at Smith Park (Downtown Jackson, MS)
