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BETTY BOOP – Origin Ms. ESTHER JONES, known by her stage name, “Baby Esther,” was an African-American singer and entertainer of the late 1920s. She performed regularly at the The Cotton Club in Harlem. Singer Helen Kane saw her act in 1928 and (COPIED or stole) Ms. Jones’ singing style! for a recording of “I Wanna Be Loved By You.” Ms. Jones’ singing style went on to become the inspiration for Max Fleischer cartoon character’s voice and singing style of BETTY BOOP, who was a Black Woman.
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