As an actress she has starred in the movies Boyz n the Hood, Menace II Society, Who’s the Man?, Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit, Beverly Hood, Paper Soldiers, Waist Deep, and Janitors. She has also appeared in episodes of the TV series Martin, New York Undercover, The Parent ‘Hood, The Jamie Foxx Show, and more. Yo Yo was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rhythm & Blues Vocal Performance – Duo or Group for “Stomp” in 1996 and for an MTV Video Music Awards for Best Rap Video for “I Wanna Be Down” (Remix) (featuring Brandy, MC Lyte and Queen Latifah) in 1995.