Melanie Halfkenny

About

Actress, singer, and Instagram star known for her work in the films Queen & Slim, Finding Destiny, and Super Turnt, for her singing career using the stage name 5ive, and for her songs "In the Morning," "Love Me," and "Play It." She is also known for her Instagram account where she shares snapshots of her life and promotes her music and acting career which has amassed over 150,000 Instagram followers. 

Before Fame

She began releasing music in the mid-2010s, with a focus on releasing a blend of soul and R&B music. She released her first album In My Feelings in 2017. She was then cast in her first film Queen & Slim which was released in 2019. 

Trivia

She has been nominated and appeared at the NAACP Image Awards. She rapped on an episode of Dem 404 Boyz. 

Family Life

She was born and raised in the Washington D.C. area of the United States.

Associated With

She worked with Melina Matsoukas on Queen & Slim.