Tracy chapman childhood obesity

ByS. Flannagan

Few artists have broken into the mainstream with quite as seismic an effect as Tracy Chapman.

At 24 years old, the Ohio-born musician's self-titled debut album topped the charts around the world in markets including the U.S., the U.K., Germany, and Canada, propelled in no small part by her timeless debut single, "Fast Car," which remains her signature and one of the most loved folk songs of recent decades.

"Tracy Chapman" eventually went six times platinum in the U.S. Her discography, which now encompasses eight studio albums, has earned her a loyal listenership.

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But while many of Chapman's millions of fans may feel a personal connection to the award-winning songwriter, Chapman has generally stayed away from the celebrity limelight, prompting fans to wonder what happened to her.

That's why her appearance at the 2024 Grammy Awards, when she performed "Fast Car" alongside country mus