Lil' Kim Biography

Fast Facts

• Became the first female rapper to have a number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for her remake of "Lady Marmalade" with Mya, Pink, and Christina Aguilera
• Has been involved in raising awareness for HIV/AIDS victims, homelessness, and violence against women and children
• Her debut album, "Hard Core," went double platinum and featured three consecutive number one songs, a record for a female rap artist
• She is the only female rapper aside from Missy Elliott to have at least three platinum albums
• Met The Notorious B․I․G․ while living on the streets of New York and later joined his group Junior M․A․F․I․A․ in 1994
• Made her acting debut in the 1999 romantic comedy "She's All That․"
• Quote: "I fit anywhere; I'm always a chameleon․ I reinvent myself in a way every time that I come out that it was like I was never gone․․․And I've proved that by having so many people wanting to emulate me every time there's another female in the industry․"
• Quote: "['Dancing with the Stars'] was one of the best things I've ever done in my career․ I was surprised at how much I learned․․․It just opened me up in a way I have never been opened up before․ It was the best thing․ I would do it again․"
• Best known as a rapper, singer-songwriter, reality TV star, and actress who was associated with The Notorious B․I․G
• She was only 19 when she released her debut album "Hard Core" and was performing in clubs she wasn't technically old enough to be in