Lil kim then and now
Lil kim then and now
At 14 years old she left and home and also dropped out of high school.Home life wasn’t easy for her.There were things that were going on.As a teenager she met Biggie smalls.Who was coming up in the Music industry.And doing well for himself professsionally as a rapper.When it comes to her art he played a key role in it.And even her image and also.They were in a relationship which became messy.Because after that he got into a relationship with Faith evans which ended up becoming the mother of his child.In the year 1994 biggie was promoting a group called Junior mafia.
The group debut album conspiracy was released songs like “Player’s Anthem”, “I Need You Tonight”, and “Get Money“. Got attention and did very well.The album that they released also went gold.Lil kim popularity in the group Junior mafia was becoming popular.So then she decided to pivot into her solo career which was the best decision that she could make for herself.By 1995 she was working on her album called hardcore.Biggie mom was critical when it comes to the album cover .When she saw it.She felt like it was too much showing.However , in the Music industry it’s business for them.
Her album was released in 1996.It was the highest debut album of that time.There wasn’t that many women rapper in the Music industry.Of course there was foxy brown , queen lateefah , Missy elliot.However , compared to now it seemed like we have a lot more.And also the successes during that time for women .If she became super successful it woud only be a few.The album sold over 5 million copies.It went gold in 1997.She did a duet with Sean combs.She also collaborated on a song called Not tonight with Missy elliot , Angie Martinez, Da Brat, and Left Eye of TLC .
The song is written so well.Everybody has their own unique flow.And it also has a feminine girly vibe to it.When people listen to Hip hop.They expect it to be hard core and gangster all the time.And sometimes not everyone wants to hear that and that okay.The song was part of a movie called Nothing to loose and was also nominated for a Grammy award.Being affiliated with Biggie and getting that support and mentorship helped her out a lot.And benefitted her.There were criticisms when it comes to the lyrics .Saying that it’s too vulgar.But look at how successful she has become doing that.
Would she has still become successful if she was conservative.She launched her own label Queen bee entertainment .1997 was the year that Biggie passed away.And this was hard on her.When it comes to loosing someone that became be very instrumental in her life and also career.In 1999 she made the news when it comes to the outfit that she wore at the Vma awards.People felt like she was way to exposed.It’s interesting because in today’s we have a lot of women rapper that say a lot of vulgural lyrics and even their outfits.Some things just don’t change.
She released her second album in the year 2000.There was a hip hop feud between Foxy brown and Lil kim.Hip hop feud are something that can happen especially when it comes to supporters pining them against each other.It brings the fans excitement because they are seeing 2 successful rappers on there.She also was part of a collaboration with Christina guilera , Pink and Mya on a song called Lady mermalade.The song and the Music video became very successful.It’s a very unique song that was created and it’s done very well.People really enjoyed showcasing their swag to the audience.And the way that is put together it’s almost like Art.
Lil kim released her third album called La bella mafia.She also did a song featuring 50 cent us well.She also collaborated with Twista.Lil kim also released her 4 album called .The naked truth in 2005.And she was serving a prison sentence.When that is happening it can overshadow your music.However , if you have a thriving fanbase then it’s possible that they will still might care.Lighter up did very well on the Billboards.There was a Bet show that she was fetaured in and it got a lot of viewership.This was the time that Bet had the world lock on Black americans and their culture
She was also featured with a Korean artist called Seven.She also appeared on Dancing with the stars.Lil kim came at 5 place.She was also featured on a song with Faith evans which some people became surpised because of the issues that they have had in the past.However , some people didn’t realise that they hash it out a long time.Which is very good for them.Lil kim is a huge inspirationa and trendsetter she paved the way for a lot of women rappers in terms of being openly vulgar with the music.A lot of women were scared of the backlash.
So they toned it down.However ,it made her stand out.Many pople feel like when it comes to making Music especially as a womna you need to be very well behaved and conservative.However , you have to be yourself.Even if the public looks at you differently . Do you guys remember Miley cyrus and what she did at the vmas in 2014.People were shocked when it comes to her behaviour.And they thought that she was becoming to vulgar.And what made her change.But at that time she was around 20/21 growing up finding who out who she was.So it’s not shocking
The good thing that Lil kim came out with being who she is .And didn’t tone it down for anybody.Because or else she may have gotten the same backlash.And people don’t realise how you young she was .When she was doing all this she was still a senior in High school.Trying to find who she is and discovering her talents.When your young . You don’t always know what you want.And when you reach a situation were you gradually find yourself . So many things can happen.And it can affect you.When it comes to making Music she became a rapper in the best era of the Music industry and that is just facts.