Philadelphia native and hip-hop artist Eve returns to her hometown Sept. 18 to discuss her new memoir at Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church in Cedarbrook.

"Who's That Girl?" chronicles the rise of the West Philadelphia- and Germantown-raised master of ceremonies (MC) from her entertainment beginnings to becoming a trailblazer in the music industry. The event is part of the popular author discussion series produced by Uncle Bobbie's Coffee & Books in Germantown.

Born Eve Jihan Jeffers in Philadelphia, Eve's journey to stardom began in humble surroundings. The daughter of publishing company supervisor Julie Wilcher and chemical plant supervisor Jerry Jeffers, Eve spent her early years in West Philadelphia before moving to Germantown at age 13. She graduated from Martin Luther King High School, where her musical talents began to flourish.

Eve's first musical interest was singing. She participated in many choirs and formed an all-female singing group called Dope Girl Posse. The group covered songs from En Vogue and Color Me Badd before their manager suggested they try rapping. After the group split, Eve continued as a solo artist under the name "Eve of Destruction."

Before her big break, Eve faced challenges that shaped her character. At 18, she briefly worked as a stripper until rapper Mase convinced her to quit. Eve later reflected on this experience as a turning point that helped her find herself and get serious about her career.

Eve made history when her solo debut album, "Let There Be Eve...Ruff Ryders' First Lady," reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200, making her only the third female MC to achieve that chart position. She began her music career in the late 1990s, appearing on DMX's "Ruff Ryders' Anthem" (Remix) and The Roots' single "You Got Me."

In her memoir, Eve discusses her entrance into the male-dominated hip-hop industry, the deeper story behind her acclaimed second album "Scorpion," and "the internal battle with her music, her label and herself." The book also covers her subsequent success with chart-topping albums, awards, movies, a popular TV sitcom and her stint as a co-host on "The Talk."

The discussion begins at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.). Tickets are $33.50 and include a copy of the book. Enon Tabernacle is at 2800 W. Cheltenham Ave. For information, visit unclebobbies.com/events.