By Tammy Reese Teaona Ms. Huxtable Ballard’s journey from the streets of Syracuse, NY, to the spotlight of the hip hop scene is nothing short of inspiring. Born on May 8th, Teaona’s early exposure to a diverse array of music — from country to R&B — shaped her eclectic taste and fueled her passion for the art. Influenced by powerhouse artists like Nicki Minaj, Lil Kim, and Left Eye from TLC, she began transforming her private poetry into public freestyles, capturing the attent
