Shamari DeVoe

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Shamari DeVoe (née Fears) is an American singer. DeVoe gained notice in the late 1990s as the lead singer of the girl group Blaque. DeVoe portrayed Lava in the comedy film Bring It On (2000). She has also appeared on the Bravo reality television series The Real Housewives of Atlanta for its eleventh season; and the VH1 series Couples Retreat (2022–2023) alongside her husband R&B singer Ronnie DeVoe.

DeVoe was born in Detroit to Dawn Anderson and Raymond Fears. Raised in Atlanta, her interest in music and performing continued after participating in talent show at age of 13. The following year, she formed her first girl group with a rotation of members, including classmate Natina Reed. In 2013, DeVoe graduated from Georgia State University with a bachelor of arts degree in Sociology.

DeVoe was discovered by American rapper Lisa Lopes, who mentored Blaque. She formed Blaque with Brandi Williams and Reed. The group made their first appearance in 1997, in the music video for Lil’ Kim’s “Not Tonight”. Their debut album Blaque (1999) sold more than 1.5 million copies and was certified Platinum. Billboard named Blaque as the fourth “Best New Artist” in 1999.
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