Raised in Los Angeles, Tribe was immersed in the culturally diverse mecca of underground graffiti artists and muralists from a very young age. It was there that the famed female graffiti artist first picked up a mean streak and wrote her name on a wall: realizing a passion and obsession that would consume her life for the next 9 years. Tribe began her artistic feats at the ripe age of 13, presenting her art in various forms all over the city. Beginning with simple tags on the interior of local busses, she soon found herself addicted to the notoriety that came with her small five-letter posts, as well as the respect that came from her fellow artists. Eventually, the young adrenaline-seeking artist began endeavors that even her male counterparts would never attempt. Tribe would hang off of busy freeway overpasses, bombard moving busses, and climb the tallest billboards, all for the sake of her art.
It wouldnít take long to realize that Tribe wasnít just a name that she wrote, it became her purpose in life. A spray can became as familiar as a pen or pencil in her hand, and without her art tools she felt empty. Her art would be an escape from the grind of daily life, a freedom of expression, and her claim to fame. Unfortunately, it would all come at a price. Tribe drew as many enemies as she did comrades. People who were jealous of her fame, wanted her name, or just didnít want to accept that a 5í2î female was doing murals in places they didnít think of first. Not to mention the police department, who wanted to take away her first amendment right, and did so, fast and furiously, during an early morning raid on her familyís home. Despite all the hardships and conflict, Tribe will never hesitate to say it was all worth it.