T-Love

Taura Taylor Mendoza, also known as Taura Taylor, or Taura Love, but most commonly known as T-Love, (born 1969) is an American rapper.

Biography T-Love, born as Taura Taylor Mendoza in Los Angeles, California, grew up in South Central Los Angeles with Dr. Dre. She began her career producing demos for Eazy-E and Jerry Heller's Ruthless Records and later recorded under the name Urban Prop at Capitol Records. At the age of 15, she made her debut on LA radio station KDAY. During her journalism career, she interviewed film director Spike Jonze and musicians such as Beastie Boys, Run-DMC, Kool Keith, Snoop Dogg, Erykah Badu, Ultramagnetic MCs. The album, which combined rap with elements of soul and jazz, included tracks that reflected personal experiences, heritage, and various musical influences. Muddfoot aka The Alchemist, The Herbaliser, and Dwele.

In the 2023 West Adams Neighborhood Council election, Taura Taylor was elected as an At-Large Representative.

Discography EPs/LPs Return of the B-Girl (1998) Long Way Back (2003) Long Way Up: The Basement Tapes (2007) No Apologies: Best of T-Love (2008)