Lil' Kim
Lil' Kim is a gangsta rap artist from Brooklyn, New York.
Brooklyn's "Queen Bee", protégé of the Notorious B.I.G., who changed how women could present themselves in rap.
Who is Lil' Kim?
Lil' Kim (Kimberly Jones) is a rapper from Brooklyn, New York. She came up in Junior M.A.F.I.A., the group around the Notorious B.I.G.
Known for
Her debut Hard Core (1996), with "No Time" and "Crush on You", followed by The Notorious K.I.M. (2000) and La Bella Mafia (2003). She won a Grammy for the hit "Lady Marmalade" (2001).
Style
Explicit, confident and glamorous. She rapped about sex and power as openly as the men did, with a sharp flow and an over-the-top fashion sense.
Impact
Lil' Kim broke taboos for women in hip-hop and paved the way for artists like Nicki Minaj, Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion.
Influences
- The Notorious B.I.G. (her mentor)
Lil' Kim: quick answers
What genre is Lil' Kim?
Lil' Kim’s music falls under Gangsta Rap. Lil' Kim is part of East Coast hip-hop, with the most important work in the 1990s.
Where is Lil' Kim from?
Lil' Kim is from Brooklyn, New York.
What is Lil' Kim’s real name?
Lil' Kim’s real name is Kimberly Jones.
When did Lil' Kim start?
Lil' Kim has been active since 1994.
Who influenced Lil' Kim?
Lil' Kim was influenced by Notorious B.I.G..
Who did Lil' Kim influence?
Lil' Kim influenced Cardi B, Ice Spice, Megan Thee Stallion and Nicki Minaj.
Which artists are similar to Lil' Kim?
If you like Lil' Kim, listen to Cardi B, Foxy Brown, Left Eye, Missy Elliott, Notorious B.I.G., Remy Ma, Eve, Nicki Minaj and Trina.
