Taboo (rapper)

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Taboo
Origin	Rosemead, California, United States
Genres	Hip hop, pop, R&B, dance
Labels	Interscope Records A&M Records

Jaime Luis "Taboo" Gomez, born July 14, 1975 in Rosemead, California, better known as Taboo Nawasha, is an American musical performer. He joined the Black Eyed Peas in 1995 (band mates apl.de.ap and will.i.am were originally in a group called Atban Klann, but they had to change the name after switching to another record label). He is of Mexican descent.

Jaime has recently announced plans to launch an arts school (non-profit) for children living in his hometown of Rosemead, California. Also, Taboo's first acting gig will be in the film Dirty[1] with Wyclef Jean, playing the part of Ramirez. Taboo is making his movie debut, as all of the other members of the Peas have already starred in movies. Taboo has a son named Joshua Gomez.

He is known for his Kung-Fu inspired dance moves and eclectic style of dress; being a practicioner of Jeet Kune Do.

He is in the process of making a solo album which is rumoured to be titled "Amor En La Havana". Taboo has confirmed he's collaborating with Juanes and Shakira on the album.

The Black Eyed Peas
Members
will.i.am - apl.de.ap - Taboo - Fergie
Former members: Sierra Swan - Dante Santiago - Kim Hill
Discography
Studio albums: Behind the Front \| Bridging the Gap \| Elephunk \| Monkey Business
EPs: Renegotiations: The Remixes
Singles: "Fallin' Up" \| "Joints & Jam" \| "Karma" \| "What It Is" \| "¿Que Dices?" \| "Head Bobs" \| "BEP Empire" \| "Weekends" \| "Request + Line" \| "Where Is the Love?" \| "Shut Up" \| "Hey Mama" \| "Let's Get It Started" \| "The Apl Song" \| "Don't Phunk with My Heart" \| "Don't Lie" \| "My Humps" \| "Pump It"
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