Takerra Allen was born in Jersey City, NJ and resides in Somerset, NJ. In addition to being an Author, the 25 year old is the CEO of an all female Entertainment Company entitled Heaven Inc., and the half sister to the late renowned Tupac Shakur (sharing the same biological father, former Black Panther, William Garland). She is also an active Community Activist and is working toward a Doctorate Degree in Psychology.