Taboo

Shoshone · musicians

Taboo (Jaime Luis Gomez) is a Shoshone rapper, singer, and member of the Grammy Award-winning group Black Eyed Peas. Born in East Los Angeles, Taboo has been a driving force behind some of the biggest hits in pop music history, including "Where Is the Love?," "Boom Boom Pow," and "I Gotta Feeling."

Taboo is deeply proud of his Indigenous heritage and has used his platform to advocate for Native American rights and visibility. He has spoken openly about the importance of representation and has supported numerous Indigenous causes. After surviving testicular cancer, he became an advocate for health awareness in underserved communities, including Native American reservations.

His solo work and collaborations frequently incorporate references to his Indigenous roots, and he has been honored by multiple Native American organizations for his contributions to Indigenous visibility in mainstream entertainment.