Video: Lauryn Hill Tributes Bob Marley On ‘Fallon’ /May 13, 2011 by Shanelle Gabriel

Most of you know how I feel about Ms. Hill...I love her for who she's been and the talent she has, but this is one of the few times I saw the spirit in her that I loved so much. I pray that this is a marker for things to come.

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Instagram: @ShanelleGabriel

#pubertychallenge My windbreaker is a lot more fitted. Yes, that’s a Walkman in my hand; I’ve since upgraded to an iPhone. Often the things we‘re most teased for end up being irrelevant or the things we’re most appreciated for later. Growing up, I was referred to as a Tom Boy (a girl that played sports, avoided things that were considered girly, in part because I was disinterested and part because I didn’t think I was able to keep up with the REAL girly girls). I played sports, was the human radio when it came to Hip-Hop in the mid to late 90s, and was proud to “do anything boys can do.” I loved Aaliyah & TLC and how they were still sexy even in their baggy clothes. And now, I’m an adult who is still challenging the definition of womanhood. I shape how “she” is defined through my actions, my passions, and my life. I think I was so cool back then even if no one else thought so. Shanelle is even cooler now. 😎

Congrats to my sister @jmae723 and @eyefocuslight on their union today. Thank you for allowing me to share in your special day! Nothing but the best as your start your new life as one! #blacklove #wedding #brooklyn #art #marriage #ido

Great times celebrating another year of life for @castinggurlwonder! Love you sis!!! First off, @yvonneorji freakin slayyyyed at @carolinesonbway 👏🏽👏🏽. Then we had a battle of the sexes and gender roles at dinner 😂. Good times! #hbd #nyc #negril #fam #goodtimes