“Half of my family is in Los Angeles, so my cousin was the first person to play me, like, Snoop Dogg, and I would always feel like, 'OMG, I shouldn't be listening to this,' and my other cousin was the first to introduce me to Aaliyah, so every time I'd go to the West Coast, I'd get those West Coast vibes.”

American dancer and singer

Jillian Hervey is an American dancer, singer, and vocalist, known as part of the musical duo Lion Babe. She is the daughter of Ramon Hervey II and of singer, actress, and former Miss America Vanessa Williams. Her work sits at the intersection of music and performance, with a profile shaped by both singing and dance. She is best known for her role in Lion Babe, and for her family background in entertainment, which has placed her in the public eye beyond her own performances.