Lil' Kim

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Recent Role:
Herself on TMZ on TV
Gender:
Female
Born:
7-11-1975
Birthplace:
Brooklyn, New York, USA
Birth Name:
Kimberly Denise Jones
AKA:
Kimberly Jones, Kim Jones, Lil Kim, Kimberly 'Lil' Kim' Jones, Queen B, Queen Bee
Kimberly Denise Jones's evolution into one of hip hop's true superstars began when the native of Brooklyn's Bed-Stuy neighbourhood crossed paths with another young superstar-in-the-making, Christopher Wallace. It was in the early '90s that Wallace - by then known to all as The Notorious B.I.G. - turned hip hop impresario, channelling his growing industry clout into… More launching the Brooklyn rap collective Junior M.A.F.I.A. (Junior Masters At Finding Intelligent Attitudes). The moment for Lil' Kim had arrived. Also comprised of The 6's (Lil' Cease, Chico, Nino Brown); the Snakes (cousins Trife and Larceny); and Solo MC Klepto, the group entered the top 10 of the Billboard 200 in September of 1995 with its Undeas/Big Beat/Atlantic debut album, Conspiracy. As the album reached the #2 spot of the Billboard R&B chart, Junior M.A.F.I.A. hit the road for their first major tour, opening shows across the U.S. for Biggie. That fall, the JM kept it rolling as they scored RIAA gold with their Player's Anthem single, the record that notably put the spotlight on Kim and Lil' Cease. In less than a year, the group earned RIAA platinum with both its Get Money single and the Conspiracy album. It was then that Kim and Biggie laid plans for Hard Core, the Undeas/Big Beat/Atlantic debut that would team Kim with a host of top producers, including Puffy, Jermaine Dupri, Prestige, and High - while enjoying some serious support from partners in rhyme, Junior M.A.F.I.A. In November of 1996, Kim stepped out in record-breaking solo fashion with a #11 (with a bullet) debut on the Billboard 200 for Hard Core, marking what was the highest-ever debut for a female hip-hop artist on that chart. The album's impressive achievements were driven in part by the break-out success of Kim's debut single, No Time, a nine-weeks-at-#1 rap chart smash that featured none other than Puffy. In addition to receiving critical acclaim in such publications as The Source (three-and-a-half mics), Billboard, and Elle, Kim was spotlighted in a Source profile titled Momma Superior: As Rap's Newest Female Soloist, Lil' Kim Leaves The Inhibitions At The Door And Gives The World A Taste Of What Young Sexuality Is All About. It's the kind of headline she'd inspire again and again. Lil’ Kim also joined with Junior M.A.F.I.A. on the platinum-certified soundtrack to the 1996 feature film Sunset Park with We Don't Need It (which Kim also recorded for Hard Core). On March 5, 1997, Kim earned RIAA gold with No Time. However, after March 9th, her life would never be the same: That night, The Notorious B.I.G. was shot to death while leaving an industry event at the Petersen Automotive Museum in the Mid-Wilshire District of Los Angeles. By the end of 1997, Kim's RIAA track record continued with platinum awards for Hard Core and Not Tonight. In between the release of Hard Core and The Notorious Kim, - as she struggled to cope with her loss - Kim contributed to recordings by Jay-Z, Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott, Mobb Deep, Funkmaster Flex, Black Rob, and even Tommy Lee‘s Methods of Mayhem. In March of 1998, Puffy invited Kim to sign on as one of the featured performers on his all-star "Bad Boy Tour," one of rap's most successful road shows. Kim made her small screen debut in the season finale of VIP. Endorsement deals with MAC Cosmetics, Candie's shoes, and Iceberg jeans have combined to push Kim even further into the national consciousness. Kim has also earned a pair of Soul Train/Lady of Soul awards, took the stage as a presenters at the VH1 Fashion Awards and The Source Awards. Still, Kim's rhymes tell the tale of a young woman who, regardless of her many accomplishments, still knows how to find her way home - even as her Jersey crib calls her to cross the Hudson and Hollywood continues to beckon her West. Kim made her big screen debut in 1999's She‘s All That, followed by films such as Scary Movie, Moulin Rouge and Longshot. Kim is now the CEO of her own Queen Bee Records with the release of The Wonderful World Of Cease-A-Leo, the solo debut from Lil' Cease - which notably featured the Cease/Kim collaboration, Play Around. As further testament to her star power, Kim was invited to induct Earth, Wind & Fire into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame during ceremonies held at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York.

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    Lil Kim, I love you girl! hide show

    I have followed and enjoying Lil Kim's music for years, and I would have to say I love her. Even though her lyrics are explicit, she speaks her mind and expresses herself, and that's what's up. Some people make music and talk about things that most want to hear. Lil Kim's music is more how she feels, and dose her thing. And if you don't like it..... SO, because that's her and no one can change that. To have an attitude like that in this music industry and make it to the top is beautiful. Don't get me wrong, she's been through a lot, and it wasn't an easy ride but she made it. Lil Kim, I love you girl, keep doing you thing.

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    CH0C0LAT3 Added Mar 12, 2007 All my reviews
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    Dis chick is doin ha thug thizzle. mad luv 4 u kim<3 hide show

    yo lil kim is in a leage of her own. she's wut other rappers wish day could be. yeah sometimes she has her moments but who doesn't. she's always keepin it real, more real den most of the celebs today. And ya'll are truly sleepin on her actin talent. yo she was really doin her thing in Gang of Roses. das ma movie. although i have to agree with her though i really would like to see her play more roles with a more softer and delacate touch to them. she played the charater of chastity very well. her character had depth and you got to see a softer side of kim, without loosing her QB atitude and i liked dat. i think dat kim is just gettin started and ya'll betta watchout for her cause she gon be doin it up in the future. Much luv QB. God Bless.

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    T-Dizzle2 Added Oct 4, 2006 All my reviews
 

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