lily (like the flower), grew up in Compton, California and began writing poetry, songs and short stories at the age of ten. lily spends much of her time writing, promoting her first book girl Child (The Transition - In Poetic Form) and hosting 'Good Gumbo' radio, an online community radio show. lily is currently working on her first spoken word album and a second collection of poetry. As an author, poet and lyricist, lily's strong voice holds true behind the powerful message of acceptance and self-love that she promotes in her poetry and music.    

Host of Good Gumbo Radio, a weekly community internet radio show.