V. Bozeman facts for kids
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V. Bozeman
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| Birth name | Veronika Jean Bozeman |
| Born | January 9, 1988 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2011–present |
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Veronika Jean Bozeman (born January 9, 1988) is an American singer and actress. She is well-known for playing Veronica in the TV show Empire. V. Bozeman started her music career in 2011. She helped create songs by working on the vocals, like "Lay It Down" by the singer Lloyd.
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Early Life and Dreams
Veronika Jean Bozeman was born and grew up in Los Angeles, California. She went to Crenshaw High School and then to California State University, Long Beach. From a very young age, she always dreamed of becoming a singer.
Her Music Career
V. Bozeman is signed to a music company called Mosley Music Group. A music company, or "label," helps artists record and release their songs. She has also worked with famous musicians like Timbaland, CeeLo Green, Timothy Bloom, and Rihanna. Her manager, Monica Payne, helps guide her career.
Singing on Empire
V. Bozeman sang the song "What is Love" in the very first episode of the popular TV show Empire. The soundtrack album for the show, called Empire: Original Soundtrack from Season 1, became number one on the Billboard 200 chart. The music video for "What is Love" has been watched over 100 million times on YouTube.
Other Music Projects
In 2019, V. Bozeman appeared in the music video "Just Right" by Raheem DeVaughn. She played his love interest in the video.
In 2023, she was part of the soundtrack for the musical movie The Color Purple. She sang the song "Girls" with Dyo and Ludmilla for the film.
Her Songs
V. Bozeman has released many of her own songs. She has also been featured on songs by other artists.
Songs as the Main Artist
- 2014: "Race Jones"
- 2015: "What is Love" (from the Empire soundtrack)
- 2015: "Black and Blue" (also from the Empire soundtrack)
- 2015: "Smile" (featuring Timbaland)
- 2016: "You Can't Break Me" (featuring Tyrese)
- 2016: "Something In My Heart"
- 2016: "GO"
- 2016: "Dear Officer" (featuring Young Life)
- 2020: "Juicy" (either solo or a remix with Trina and Too $hort)
- 2023: "Resolve"
Songs Featuring V. Bozeman
- 2011: "'Til The End Of Time" (by Timothy Bloom featuring V. Bozeman)
- 2015: "Bad Girl" (by Serayah McNeill featuring V. Bozeman)
- 2015: "Happy Alone" (by Matrix & Futurebound featuring V. Bozeman)
Other Songs She Sang
- 2015: "Hourglass" (from Empire: Original Soundtrack Season 2 Volume 1)
- 2023: "Girls (From the Original Motion Picture "The Color Purple")" (with Dyo and Ludmilla)
Acting Roles
Besides singing, V. Bozeman is also an actress. She has appeared in several movies and TV shows.
Movies She Has Been In
- 2010: The Blue Wall (as Kendra, a short film)
- 2016: The Black Book (as herself, a short film)
- 2016: 90 Days (as Samantha, a short film)
- 2016: Boy Bye (as Melanie)
- 2017: Versus (a short film)
- 2019: Sacrifice (as Tamika)
- 2020: Paydirt (as Cici)
- 2021: Karen (as Fatima)
- 2021: Howard High (as Tracy)
- 2023: Still Here (as Jennifer Law)
- 2024: Snatched (as Angela)
TV Shows She Has Been In
- 2015–2019: Empire (as Veronica, in 7 episodes)
- 2017: The Simpsons (she did additional voices for 1 episode)
- 2021: Sacrifice (as Tamika, a main role in 1 episode)
Images for kids
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V. Bozeman performing in June 2015
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