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The Mercedes Ladies were the first all-female rap group

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The Mercedes Ladies, which consisted of Sheri Sher, DJ RD , Tracy T, Eve-a-Def, Zena-Z, DJ La Spank, and DJ Baby D were founded Circa 1976-1979, making them the first all-female group. The were the sister group to the Original L Brothers. DJ Grand Wizard Theodore, Mean Gene, Starski, (not Lovebug) performed with such acts as Kevie-Kev, Busy Bee Starski, Master Rob, Bambaataa, Red Alert, Kool Herc, , The Cold Crush Brothers, Grandmixer DST, etc. The Mercedes Ladies hosted parties and would rap lyrics for the crowd. The group never released because they never recorded any or had a record deal.

DJ Grand Wizard Theodore taught Baby D how to scratch.

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