Jill Heather Scott (born April 4, 1972) is a singer, songwriter, model, poet, and actress. Her 2000 debut album, Who Is Jill Scott?: Words and Sounds Vol. 1, went platinum, and the follow-ups Beautifully Human: Words and Sounds Vol. 2 and The Real Thing: Words and Sounds Vol. 3 both achieved gold status.
She made her film debut in Hounddog and Why Did I Get Married? She starred in The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency. She released her fourth album, The Light of the Sun. She starred in the film Get on Up. She released her fifth album, Woman. She appeared in Black Lightning as Lady Eve.
She was born in Philadelphia. She grew up an only child, raised by her mother, Joyce Scott,q and her grandmother. She attended Temple University. While working two jobs, she studied secondary education. She planned to become a high school English teacher. After three years of study and then serving as a teacher’s aide, she was disillusioned with a teaching career.
She starred in Steel Magnolias. She stars in First Wives Club, a TV adaptation of the film.
She has established the Blues Babe Foundation, a program founded to help young minority students pay for university expenses. The foundation offers financial assistance to students between the ages of 16 and 21 and targets students residing in Philadelphia, Camden, and the greater Delaware Valley. She donated $100,000 to start the foundation. The foundation was named after her grandmother, known as “Blue Babe.”
She married Lyzel Williams (2001-2007), a graphic artist and DJ. She has a son. #africanhistory365 #africanexcellence
@missjillscott is heading out on tour in celebration of the 23rd anniversary of The Who Is Jill Scott? Words & Sounds Vol. 1 album with @livenationurban! Tickets go on sale Friday at 10am. Visit missjillscott.com for more info ✊🏾
Jill Scott announces 'Who is Jill Scott? Words & Sounds Vol. 1' 23rd anniversary tour Pro Teachs
Jill Scott announces ‘Who is Jill Scott? Words & Sounds Vol. 1’ 23rd anniversary tour Pro Teachs
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After a 20th-anniversary tour of Jill Scott’s chart-topping album, “Who Is Jill Scott?: Words and Sounds Vol I” was forced to end prematurely due to the pandemic, it will resume.
Scott has announced that she’ll be back on the road next year for shows during which she will play the album in full, including her hits like “Gettin’ in the Way,” “A Long Walk” and other songs.
The tour,…
Jill Scott announces 'Who is Jill Scott? Words & Sounds Vol. 1' 23rd anniversary tour | CNN
Jill Scott announces ‘Who is Jill Scott? Words & Sounds Vol. 1’ 23rd anniversary tour | CNN
CNN
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After a 20th-anniversary tour of Jill Scott’s chart-topping album, “Who Is Jill Scott?: Words and Sounds Vol I” was forced to end prematurely due to the pandemic, it will resume.
Scott has announced that she’ll be back on the road next year for shows during which she will play the album in full, including her hits like “Gettin’ in the Way,” “A Long Walk” and other songs.
The tour,…
Jill Scott will return to North Philly in 2023 for performances celebrating the 23rd anniversary of her debut album
Jill Scott will return to North Philly in 2023 for performances celebrating the 23rd anniversary of her debut album
After a national tour commemorating the 20th anniversary of Jill Scott’s debut studio album was cut short due to COVID-19, the North Philadelphia native is set to hit the road again in 2023, with two back-to-back performances in her hometown.
Scott, whose debut album “Who Is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds Vol. 1,” put the neo-soul singer on the map, will perform at The Met on March 16 and March…
Jill Scott announces 'Who is Jill Scott? Words & Sounds Vol. 1' 23rd anniversary tour | CNN
Jill Scott announces ‘Who is Jill Scott? Words & Sounds Vol. 1’ 23rd anniversary tour | CNN
CNN
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After a 20th-anniversary tour of Jill Scott’s chart-topping album, “Who Is Jill Scott?: Words and Sounds Vol I” was forced to end prematurely due to the pandemic, it will resume.
Scott has announced that she’ll be back on the road next year for shows during which she will play the album in full, including her hits like “Gettin’ in the Way,” “A Long Walk” and other songs.
The tour,…
Jill Scott announces 'Who is Jill Scott? Words & Sounds Vol. 1' 23rd anniversary tour
Jill Scott announces ‘Who is Jill Scott? Words & Sounds Vol. 1’ 23rd anniversary tour
CNN
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After a 20th-anniversary tour of Jill Scott’s chart-topping album, “Who Is Jill Scott?: Words and Sounds Vol I” was forced to end prematurely due to the pandemic, it will resume.
Scott has announced that she’ll be back on the road next year for shows during which she will play the album in full, including her hits like “Gettin’ in the Way,” “A Long Walk” and other songs.
The tour,…
Okaay looks like The Legendary Queen from Philly is heading out on tour to cel...
Okaay looks like The Legendary Queen from Philly is heading out on tour to cel…
👀Okaay looks like The Legendary Queen from Philly @MissJillScott is heading out on tour to celebrate the 23rd anniversary of her debut album, a true classic– ‘Who is Jill Scott? Words & Sounds Vol 1’. The album tour kicks off with @Livenationurban in 2023!
Tickets available with code: VILLAGE
What city we pullin up to!? Visit missjillscott.com for more info
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“A Long Walk,” is a single from Jill Scott's 2000 debut album, Who Is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds Vol. 1. I remember hearing and seeing this music video a few times in my youth. I like how the song just flows like the rift of a smooth spoken word poetry performance. When it comes to putting a string of words together that rhyme, Scott has it covered in thcs track. I enjoy the juxtaposition of colors and black and white of the people and scenery that she walks by in the neighborhood. This brings back a nice summer vibe that I can feel as the weather starts to warm up here. Jill Scott is undoubtedly a poetry goddess to the max.