Rah Digga

Rashia Tashan Fisher, known professionally as Rah Digga, was born on December 18, 1974, in Newark, New Jersey. She pursued electrical engineering at the New Jersey Institute of Technology before establishing herself in the music industry. Her early musical education involved studying the lyrical styles of prominent rappers such as KRS-One, Rakim, and Kool G Rap, which laid the foundation for her distinctive approach to hip-hop. Digga initially worked with the group Twice the Flavor before joining the Outsidaz, a New Jersey-based hip-hop collective. This period included a notable feature on “Cowboys” from The Fugees’ album “The Score” in 1996, marking an early career highlight.

Her career progressed significantly when she attracted the attention of Q-Tip of A Tribe Called Quest at the Lyricist Lounge. This introduction led to her joining Busta Rhymes’ Flipmode Squad as its sole female member. As part of Flipmode Squad, Rah Digga contributed to several of Busta Rhymes’ projects and gained recognition for her lyrical abilities. Her debut solo album, “Dirty Harriet,” released in 2000 through Flipmode/Elektra Records, achieved critical acclaim and was certified gold in the U.S. and platinum worldwide. The album featured successful singles like “Imperial,” “Tight,” and “Break Fool.” Rah Digga also demonstrated her versatility by working with notable producers including Rockweiller, Primo, Pete Rock, Scott Storch, and Jus Blaze, and performing on compilation projects such as “The Lyricist Lounge Vol. 1” and “Hip Hop For Respect.

Beyond her music career, Rah Digga transitioned into acting, making her debut in MTV’s “Carmen: A Hip Hopera” in 2001, where she starred alongside Beyoncé and Wyclef Jean. The same year, she appeared in the horror film “Thir13en Ghosts” as Maggie Bess and contributed the title track “Mirror Mirror” to its soundtrack. She further expanded her acting portfolio with a guest appearance on FOX’s “MAD TV” and roles in documentaries such as “Queens of Hip Hop” (2003) and “Say My Name” (2009). In 2010, she released her second album, “Classic,” produced by Nottz, returning to her foundational B-girl roots. More recently, she played the role of Oprah in the 2022 film “Stars.” She also serves as a cultural music ambassador for the U.S. government through her non-profit “Lyrics Matter” and the Next Level program, promoting music and culture.