Kimberly Denise Jones professionally known as Lil’ Kim is an American rapper, record producer, actress and model born on 11th July 1974. As a teenager, Kimberly began freestyle rap heavily inspired from actress and singer Diana Ross. Performing a rap for The Notorious B.I.G., she got her music career began in 1995 with his group named Junior M.A.F.I.A. the group released their album Conspiracy in 1995 which produced three hit singles. A year later, Lil’ Kim started her solo career and released her debut studio album called Hard Core in 1996. The album peaked at number 11 on the Billboard 200 and spawned several successful singles including No Time and Crush on You. Her second album, The Notorious K.I.M. released in 2000 which debuted at number 4 on the Billboard 200. Afterwards, Jones released two more albums including La Bella Mafia and The Naked Truth consisted of numerous successful singles such as Magic Stick, Lighter Up and The Jump Off. Throughout her career, Lil’ Kim earned numerous awards and nominations including MTV Video Music Award and Grammy Award. In addition to that, Jones as well appeared in several films and television shows being an actress some of them included Longshot, Gang of Roses, Superhero Movie, Dancing with the Stars and Lil’ Kim: Countdown to Lockdown. Philanthropically, she always showed her support for different charity organizations. As for her personal life, Lil’ Kim dated several male celebrities such as Christopher Wallace, Damion “World” Hardy and Ray J.
Lil Kim Personal Details:
- Complete Name: Kimberly Denise Jones
- Nicknames: Queen Bee, Lil’ Kim
- Date of Birth: July 11, 1974
- Birthplace: Bedford–Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
- Occupation: Rapper, Actress, Model
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer
- Eye Color: Black
- Hair Color: Black
Lil Kim Family Details:
- Father: Linwood Jones
- Mother: Ruby Mae Jones
- Siblings: Christopher Jones
- Spouse: Unmarried
- Children: Royal Reign (Daughter)
Lil Kim Career Highlights:
- Debut Album: Hard Core (1996)
- First Film: Gangstresses (1997)
- First TV Show: House of Style (1997)
Lil Kim Body Measurements:
The complete rapper Lil Kim body measurements details are listed below including her height, weight, bust, hip, waist, bra cup, shoe, dress size and vital statistics.
- Height: 4′ 11″ (149 cm)
- Weight: 55 kg (121 lbs)
- Bra Size: 36B
- Shoe Size: N/a
- Body Measurements: 36-26-34
Lil Kim Interesting Facts:
- Her nickname is Queen Bee.
- She owned a foundation called Lil Kim Cares.
- Jones became the first female rapper to achieve The Source Magazine’s 5 Mic Rating.