Lil' Kim
Lil' Kim
Kimberly Denise Jones, known by her stage name Lil' Kim, is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer, model, and actress. She was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, living much of her adolescent life on the streets after being expelled from home. In her teens, Jones would freestyle rap, heavily influenced by actress/singer Diana Ross, and fellow female hip-hop artists like MC Lyte and The Lady of Rage. Performing a freestyle rap for The Notorious B.I.G. got her music...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionRapper
Date of Birth11 July 1974
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States of America
has learned through rap images to identify black male culture with a culture of violence.
My record company (Atlantic Records) was like, 'We're going to give you a week, ... I was like, 'What? I want to go into the studio tomorrow.' That's my passion, and that was the one thing that popped right into my brain, like studio, I need to go. It was more a release, not much really a relief, but a release, definitely.
How can a man have beef with a woman? Whatever, that's just not cool.
You know, she's about to go to the big house, for lying, ... I'd like to place a call to the warden and upgrade your situation.
I like to live righteous. And I just want everyone to know I'm not trying to get out of anything.
The artist I wanna be like is Michael Jackson. I'll get the house with the roller coaster and the rides and a disco, and I'll invite all my friends and just stay at home.
Lil' Kim is my stage name and a character I use when I'm out working my livelihood.
I've always expressed my love for fashion through my music.
Throughout my life, I have always lived with adversity and will continue to have faith and do good for my family, friends and fans.
In the beginning, yes I did go back... (but) I learned that if it's continued abusive, you just can't stay there. When guys are young, they make mistakes. Nobody's perfect, but, if they do it more than once, then it's definitely a habit
I love spending time with my dog, my niece and my family. I'm very family-oriented.
I am honored and quite proud that a class is being taught on my sensationalist lyrics, unique style and fashion and leadership role within the hip-hop community.
My fan mail is what keeps me going.
I am blessed to have so many great things in my life—family, friends and God. All will be in my thoughts daily.