Taboo (rapper) 2577348 226080537 2008-07-16T19:09:42Z 90.192.91.19 {{Cleanup|date=September 2006}} {{Infobox musical artist <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject Musicians --> | Name = Taboo | Img = Taboocrop.jpg | Img_capt = | Img_size = <!-- Only for images narrower than 220 pixels --> | Landscape = Hill, the 27th President of the United States is looking for Random Play and a good time | Background = solo_singer | Birth_name = Jaime Luis Gómez | Alias = Taboo Nawasha | Born = {{birth date|1975|7|14|mf=y}} (age 33)<br> [[Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, California|Boyle Heights, Los Angeles]], [[California]], [[United States]] | Died = | Origin = [[Los Angeles]], [[California]], [[United States]] | Instrument = [[Electric keyboard]], [[vocals]] | Genre = [[Hip hop music|Hip hop]] | Occupation = | Years_active = 1995–present | Label = | Associated_acts = [[Black Eyed Peas]] | URL = | Notable_instruments = }} '''Jaime Luis Gómez''', (born [[July 14]], [[1975]])<ref>[http://www.bakotopia.com/home/Blog/bakotunes/1025 The Bakersfield You've Always Wanted!]</ref> better known as '''Taboo Nawasha''', is an [[United States|American]] musical performer who achieved fame as a member of the [[Black Eyed Peas]]. ==Early life & "Black Eyed Peas"== Taboo was born in [[Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, California]], of [[Mexico|Mexican]] and [[Shoshone]] descent. He was raised in [[Rosemead, California]]. As a child he aspired to be a [[philanthropist]], and did not turn to music until his late teens. 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 changed the name after changing record labels. In 2003 [[Fergie (singer)|Stacy Ferguson]] joined and completed the band's current lineup. Taboo is known for his Kung-Fu inspired dance moves (he is a practitioner of [[Jeet Kune Do]]) and an eclectic style of dress. ==Beyond the Black Eyed Peas== Taboo attended Muscatel Middle School, and recently funded the graduation party for the graduating class of 2007. His son, Joshua Gomez, was part of the graduating class of 2007. Taboo was present at the graduation ceremony which took place in Muscatel Middle School on June 20, 2007. Taboo has recently announced plans to launch a non-profit arts school for children living in his hometown of [[Rosemead, California]]. Taboo's first acting role was in the film ''Dirty''<ref>[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0439544 Dirty (2005)]</ref> with [[Wyclef Jean]], playing the part of Ramírez. Taboo made a remix to the song "La Paga" by [[Juanes]]. Currently,{{when}} Taboo is in the process of creating a solo album titled ''[[Taboo]]''. He has collaborated with [[Ryan Key]] of [[Yellowcard]] on the song "Gotta Get It Now". He also collaborated with reggaeton rapper David Rolas for the song "Morena", and rapper Fudge Dog on the song "Get It". He will be in another movie called "Cosmic Radio" which also stars [[Michael Madsen]], although no date has been confirmed for the release of the [[film]]. In late 2007, Taboo also collaborated with Merengue/Bachata star [[Juan Luis Guerra]] on a remix of his hit song "[[La Llave de Mi Corazón (song)|La Llave de Mi Corazón]]". As of 15 May 2007, Taboo has said that some of the collaborators might be [[Frankie J]], [[E-40]], [[Pitbull]], and [[Kumbia Kings]]. He has also said his solo album will be out next autumn/fall. [[Shakira]], [[Blu Cantrel]] and [[Juanes]] are also rumoured to be featured artists on his solo effort. He is also going to portray [[Vega (Street Fighter)|Vega]] in the upcoming [[Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li]]. On July 12, Taboo married fiancé Jaymie Dizon in Pasadena, California. Will.i.am and Apl.de.ap served as groomsmen, while Fergie and her fiancé, actor Josh Duhamel, were guests. The ceremony took place just two days before Taboo’s 33rd birthday. <ref>[http://www.fnfamous.com/2008/07/13/taboo-of-the-black-eyed-peas-weds/ Taboo Of The Black Eyed Peas Weds] ''Fn' Famous''</ref> ==Discography== * 2008-2010: Taboo<ref>[http://taboo.blackeyedpeas.com/blog/582589 - The Official Black Eyed Peas Website]</ref> ==Filmography== * ([[2005 in film|2005]]) [[Be Cool]]: The Black Eyed Peas<br> * ([[2005 in film|2005]]) [[Dirty (film)|Dirty]]: Ramirez<br> * ([[2007 in film|2007]]) [[Cosmic Radio(film)|Cosmic Radio]]: Marcus * ([[2009 in film|2009]]) [[Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li]]: [[Vega (Street Fighter)|Vega]] * ([[2009]]) [[Queen of the South]]: ==References== {{Reflist}} {{Black Eyed Peas}} [[Category:1975 births]] [[Category:American rappers]] [[Category:Americans of Native American descent]] [[Category:Black Eyed Peas members]] [[Category:California musicians]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Mexican American musicians]] [[Category:Native American musicians]] [[Category:Native American rappers]] [[Category:People from Los Angeles County]] [[cs:Taboo]] [[de:Taboo]] [[es:Taboo]] [[fr:Taboo Nawasha]] [[nl:Taboo Nawasha]] [[ja:タブー (ブラック・アイド・ピーズ)]] [[pl:Taboo (raper)]] [[pt:Taboo]] [[ru:Taboo]] [[fi:Taboo]] [[sv:Taboo]]