MC Granny

Betty Riverdale (b. 1st September, 1960), better known as her stage name MC Granny, is a Jetanie children’s entertainer, actress, rapper, songwriter, DJ, and television and radio host. She went under the name Big Bounce from 1988 to 1991, and Bouncy G from 1991 to 2000.

As a musician, MC Granny combines elements of gangsta rap and hardcore hip hop with elements of teen pop and children’s music. She has became a prominent figure in children’s media due to her frequent appearances. She became a member of The Dabimals in 2017.

Early life
Betty Riverdale was born on 1st September, 1960 in Éskapee, Jetania. Her parents were British immigrants, who fled to the country in the 1940s, known at the time as Ghost Island. for shelter during the second world war.

1988 to 1991
Riverdale made her debut in showbiz in 1988 as Big Bounce, working as a DJ at (mainly children’s) parties and hosting several different radio shows. She also acted as a hype man for rappers such as MC Hammer, Slick Rick, Vanilla Ice, Big Beat, MC Rock and Kilobite during their tours in the Jetanie region.

Public image
Since she began releasing music in the 1990s, MC Granny and her discography have been met with extremely negative reviews, and she is usually seen as a laughing stock in the media. Despite the negative feedback, she has been praised by several iconic hip hop artists, and makes frequent appearances in panel shows and game shows. Lately, her music has had a tendency to make fun of her critics.

Personal life
Riverdale married Rod Gateberry on 13th April, 1982. The two had four children before seperating and divorcing in 1989. Riverdale has a total of nine grandchildren, the first of which, Tony, was born in 2000.

Both Riverdale's children and grandchildren have admitted that she can be extremely embarrassing.

Studio albums

 * Bouncy G on the Beat (1993)
 * Bouncy G and Friends (1995)
 * Hatin' on the Haters (1998)
 * MC Granny: The Album (2001)
 * The Decades: Success (2004)
 * Be Here For The Kids (2006)
 * The Original Rappers (2009)
 * Cannot See The Hater (2012)
 * Won't Listen To Them (2017)

Guest appearances

 * 2006: "Here We Go (Remix)" - Ericka Streets feat. MC Granny
 * 2013: "Spin Around" - Jack Fruits feat. MC Granny
 * 2017: "Doin' Gigs" - Big Pig feat. MC Granny
 * 2018: TBA - Ayton Arrows feat. Starline Roberts, Flavia and MC Granny