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Kimberly Denise JonesBirth Date :
July 11, 1975Birth Place :
Brooklyn, New York, USAClaim to fame :
Album "Hard Core" (1996)
'Dancing with the Stars' Surprising Elimination: Lil' Kim
May 06, 2009 01:05:09Lil' Kim has always been on top of the game but after the Monday, May 4 performance, she was let go from "Dancing with the Stars". Receiving only 52 out of 60 from the judges, Kim and her partner Derek Hough were bound to be in the bottom list along with Ty Murray and Chelsie Hightower. But audience apparently were rooting for the rodeo star.
"She's an amazing person, an amazing soul, an amazing spirit and an amazing dancer," Hough said of Kim. The star herself was high in spirit although eliminated. She said, "This is one of the greatest experiences I've ever experienced in my life. I think I brought different viewers."
Lil' Kim's 'Download' Music Video Outed
May 05, 2009 10:05:54As an attempt to promote her new single entitled "Download", Lil' Kim has shot a music video for the song with Charlie Wilson and has just debuted it on MySpace. Lil' Kim and Charlie are seen dancing to the song's beat, while people captured in the video are shown getting addicted to their gadgets.
Lil' Kim was supposed to appear in the Rage-directed video with her collaborator T-Pain. However, she was forced to make T-Pain appearing as an animated character and Charlie booked in replacement of him because T-Pain was involved in a golf cart accident and unable to show up when the video was filmed.
'Dancing with the Stars' Recap: Melissa Rycroft Absent, Lil' Kim Triumphs
April 28, 2009 11:04:22"Dancing with the Stars" is back with 6 couples left, but one has to be benched for injury. Melissa Rycroft was sidelined after suffering from rib pain, but her rehearsal footage will still be shown for judgment to make it fair. Couples were dancing an unlearned routine in the previous weeks.
Gilles Marini and Cheryl Burke kicked it off with Lindy Hop. The type of dance requires a lot of lifts and the fact that Gilles suffered from a shoulder injury sometime ago, did not help during the rehearsals. "I was making a list of famous things from France. French toast, French fries, French kisses, and from today on you can put lindy hop on that list," said Len of the performance. Bruno and Carrie both threw positive notes. The score was 9-9-9, giving it 27 out of 30.
'Dancing with the Stars' Recap: Lil' Kim the Officer Wows the Judges
April 14, 2009 10:04:11The floor was heated once more when the couples in "Dancing with the Stars" returned on Monday, April 13 to show their new moves. This week, the remaining eight couples performed either of two difficult routines, the energetic Jive or slow and romantic Rumba.
Ty Murray and Chelsie Hightower opened the night with Jive. In order to loosen him up, Chelsie got him to play hula hoop and trampoline, and she also choreographed Texas-two-step-themed jive. Len said that he obviously tried hard but complimented on his effort of giving his best each week. Bruno said that it was a wrong jive while Carrie criticized the footing. The score was 6-6-6, giving it 18 out of 30.
Kim Kardashian Blogs About Grabbing Lil' Kim's Butt
April 02, 2009 11:04:41Often making public her pride for having curvy body, especially her famous butt, Kim Kardashian writes in a post on her blog that she has grabbed Lil' Kim's buttock during a recent backstage visit to "Dancing with the Stars" set. "Lil' Kim was mesmerizing to watch, and after the show I had to grab her booty!" reveals the celebrity-socialite, adding that the female rapper "is so curvy."
In companion to the comment, Kim posts a photo of her posing together with Lil' Kim. Both of them are snapped grabbing each other's butts as they smile for the camera.
Official Partnering of 'Dancing with the Stars' Season 8
February 13, 2009 09:02:13The official partnering of "Dancing with the Stars" season 8 has been unveiled. Two-time champion Julianne Hough will be partnered with her boyfriend, the country singer Chuck Wicks. "I might kick him in the butt a little harder than with my other partners!" Hough said to People on the partnering. "I'm definitely a 'crack the whip' type of person."
Meanwhile, dancing pro Maksim Chmerkovskiy who had delivered wins for several of his partners, will be teamed up with actress Denise Richards while his fiancee Karina Smirnoff is teamed up with Apple Computer wiz Steve Wozniak. Last season's champion Derek Hough will lead rapper Lil' Kim while two-times winner Cheryl Burke assists actor Gilles Marini.
Lil' Kim Talks New Album, Promises to Bring New Flavor
January 10, 2009 11:01:06Lil' Kim opens up about what she has in mind for her upcoming studio album, saying that the record will carry "a whole new style". She tells MTV, "I'm getting ready to come with a whole new flavor, a whole new style."
"And I don't care what nobody says, I'm not gonna let anyone pigeonhole me. This is what it is. I'm coming with it," Lil' Kim explains further. "I got to hang in there with the fellas. The only way to hang in there with the fellas is to be able to do what the fellas do. And with Lil Wayne singing and rapping, T-Pain singing and rapping, and everybody singing and rapping, somebody got to represent for my laaaaaaadies."
Lil' Kim Gets Sued by Record Label
October 09, 2008 02:10:24Rapper Lil' Kim has become a subject of a lawsuit which is filed by her recording company, Brookland Media, in Manhattan Supreme Court. In the legal document, the label claim that Kim refuses to continue making new musics for the label after her requests to change the terms of her contract are rejected.
The label say that they have paid Atlantic Records $200,000 to get the rapper out of her previous contract and have shelled out $240,000 to produce Kim's eight songs. However, instead of delivering all the recordings that their contract requires, Kim reportedly makes "outlandish" demands to have hip-hop stars Wyclef Jean and Akon added as producers for her album and won't enter the recording room until they have been signed as her collaborators.
Faith Evans Recounts Marriage with Notorious B.I.G. and His Affairs in New Autobiography
August 25, 2008 02:08:11It's been 11 years since the death of her husband, the celebrated rapper Notorious B.I.G., that Faith Evans is coming out with a new autobiography. In her tome, titled "Keep the Faith", she recounts her marriage life with her late husband and more surprising she also talks about the many affairs he had plus all the women she caught sleeping with him.
Opening up about her turbulent marriage to Biggie, the hit maker confesses in her book that she once caught Lil' Kim in bed with him. "I got to Big's bedroom door, turned the knob, and went inside. As soon as I saw a small lump next to Big's large frame, I flew into a rage, ran over to the side of the bed, and pulled back the covers. I grabbed some chick out of the bed and started beating her a--. At some point, the chick's wig came off in my hand: It was a short, cropped wig. I stopped throwing punches for a minute to get a good look at the chick I was beating up. It was Lil' Kim. She was completely butt-naked, yelling as I pushed her around the room," so read part of the excerpt from her book.
Confirmed, Lil' Kim Leaving Atlantic Records
January 25, 2008 11:01:43Lil' Kim leaving Atlantic Records is no longer only a speculation. The label issued a statement, confirming the rapper's departure while at the same time hinting that they separated on good terms.
To AllHipHop.com, a representative of Atlantic said, "We wish Lil' Kim the best of luck in all of her future endeavours." The rumor on Kim's departure first sparked when she told DJ Kay Slay on Sirius Satellite Radio show that she has no hard feelings towards the label. Kim had been with Atlantic well over a decade, releasing her first four albums under their wing since 1996.
Lil' Kim Quit Atlantic to Join Fat Joe?
January 24, 2008 10:01:50Following the reports on Lil' Kim leaving Atlantic Records, it was suggested that she will release her not-yet-titled album independently. Her decision came after the rapper felt she has broadened her knowledge in the music business, enough to fly solo.
Despite rumors that she was dropped, Kim said in an interview with DJ Kay Slay on Sirius Satellite Radio show that she has no hard feeling against the label. Further, she also said that the intention of releasing an album independently has been planned years ago but she was still afraid of it.
Lil' Kim Is Releasing Her Own Range of Fur
December 14, 2007 01:12:12Lil' Kim is having a new career choice. The rap star, best known for her 1996 album "Hard Core," is invading the world of fashion, about to come out with her own line of fur.
Braves the wrath of animal rights group PETA, she's naming her new collection of fur Royalty Fur, which will be a range of clothes and accessories all made from animal pelts.
Lil' Kim Puts Up a Mixtape With 'Kimme More' in the Tracklist
December 01, 2007 12:12:52While her fifth studio album is still expected, Lil' Kim brings out a mixtape where Britney Spears and Remy Ma are the subjects of her songs. The R'n'B diva will release the mixtape which is titled 'Ms. G.O.A.T' in two weeks time, according to MTV.com.
"I always wanted to do a mixtape," Kim told MTV News. "I used to see how 50 used to do it so hard. And I was a big fan of 50 when he first started putting out his mixtapes, and I'm still a fan. I seen his growth. But it all started with the mixtape. He caught my ear. It was a great movement. I said 'Damn, it's not a lot of girls doing it.'"
Lil' Kim and 50 Cent Sued for 'Magic Stick'
September 14, 2007 04:09:38
Lil' Kim is standing on the same side with 50 Cent to face a lawsuit filed by a record producer who seeks his share of royalties. Carlos Evans is demanding the rest of the promised money for a song called 'Magic Stick', especially after it sells well back in 2003.
Evans said in the legal papers that he was responsible for producing, engineering and mixing the track that reached #2 in Billboard Hot 100 and has since sold over 2 million copies. It was initially intended for 50's breakthrough album 'Get Rich or Die Tryin'' but was eventually used for Kim's 'La Bella Mafia'.
Lil' Kim Busted for Driving Without a License
September 01, 2007 09:09:42
Lil' Kim busted by cops. The rap star was pulled over by NYPD in New York's Westside on Thursday night August 30th for driving a Lamborghini without license plates.
The New York Post wrote Kim was pulled over by police around 6 p.m. as she was entering a gas station. She had to answer to cops after she took her Lamborghini for a spin without a driving license or a license plate.
Three Made It in Pussycat Dolls Present: The Search for the Next Doll
April 20, 2007 09:04:45
The seventh doll will be selected soon as the show comes nearer to the end. The final three have been chosen in The Pussycat Dolls Present: Search for the Next Doll and they who 'survived' are Asia Nittolano, Melissa Reyes and Chelsea Korka.
This week's show has separated Melissa Smith from the troupe since she failed to impress the judge in the entire rounds. First of all, Melissa S. who covered Norah Jones' "Don't Know Why" can't keep the 'oomph' that was present in Asia who covered JoJo's "Too Little, Too Late", Melissa R. who sang Mary J. Blige's "I'm Going Down" and Chelsea who nailed Christina Aguilera's "What a Girl Wants".
Stars Sponsoring National Online Celebrity Charitable Auction
April 09, 2007 08:04:45
Lil' Kim is one among the many other recording artists lend their support, sponsoring a national online celebrity charitable auction, which will support various homeless, HIV/AIDS and abuse organizations.
The rapper is joining the likes of Ludacris, LeBron James, Mo'Nique, Dr. Phil, Mary J. Blige, and Kimora Lee Simmons among others, all of whom are the participants in the auction.
Lil' Kim Pens Non-Autiobiographical Book
April 05, 2007 12:04:47
She learns one or two lessons from being in jail, maybe. Lil' Kim who's been released from prison in September 2006, makes good with her freedom, giving hand at writing book.
The rapper is writing a book, titled "The Price of Loyalty," which is to be released later this year by publishing giant St. Martin's Press. Confirming on that report, Kim's spokesperson Tracy Nguyen claims the book is not an autobiography.
Ray J and Lil' Kim Spotted Together Over the Weekend
February 27, 2007 09:02:12
Kim Kardashian is the first on his list. Then he adds Whitney Houston in it, and now Ray J's next target is Lil' Kim. The twosome was spotted together over the weekend, driving around in his new Ferrari which is said to be bought with the money he made from his sex-tape with Kardashian.
The R&B singer and actor was spotted arrived hand in hand with Lil' Kim to the Vibe Magazine pre-Oscar party at Area. Kardashian reportedly was also at the party but quickly left once Ray J arrived. No words if they are dating.
Rapper Lil' Kim to be Released From Prison on July 3
June 30, 2006 11:06:45
Listen to this good news, Lil' Kim is about to be released from prison early. This obviously is one good news many of the rapper's fans have been waiting for.
Kim, who has been serving a 366-day prison sentence for federal perjury since September 19, will be released nearly three months early on Monday July 3rd due to good behavior.
AceShowbiz's Top 100 Celebrity Buzz in March 2006
April 01, 2006 12:04:08
AceShowbiz.com has published the March 2006 edition of its Celebrity Buzz, the Top 100 most popular celebrity search counting from readers search keywords and number of celebrity page views.
Placed at the leading position is T.I., the Georgia-based rapper who has been rapping since nine years old. It makes sense, in fact, considering that he has had his fourth album "King" released in March then had his film debut "ATL" hit theater at the end of the month.
"Lil' Kim: Countdown" to Premiere
January 12, 2006 10:01:12The so-called Queen B of hip-hop, Lil' Kim reportedly will have her own reality show on BET. It's dubbed "Lil' Kim: Countdown to Lockdown."
Set to premiere on Black Entertainment Television March 9th later this year, the show will chronicle the star's last two weeks of freedom before beginning her prison sentence for perjury and conspiracy in September.
Ciara Dominates Vibe Awards Nominations
October 11, 2005 01:10:41Her entourage would obviously cheer her as Ciara leads this year Vibe Awards, taking in five nominations all at once, which among others include Artist of the Year. Ups for the same category is Kanye West, Mariah Carey, John Legend and 50 Cent, who each have four nominations.
Elsewhere, nominees for Album of the Year are "Get Lifted" by Legend, "Late Registration" by West, "The Documentary" by The Game, "The Emancipation of Mimi" by Mariah Carey and "The Naked Truth" by Lil' Kim, who won't be able to attend the ceremony as she is serving a 366-day sentence at a federal detention center in Philadelphia.
Gretchen Wilson Beats All to Up the Charts
October 06, 2005 02:10:42She did it. Gretchen Wilson really jacks all to up the charts, landing at the very top safely. The singer's sophomore effort titled "All Jacked Up" successfully debuts at the top of the Billboard 200 and Billboard Top Country Albums charts this week after moving 264,000 units in its first week of release. Sheryl Crow's "Wildflower" secures the 2nd rank with 140,000 copies.
Comes after Crow at No. 3 is Three Six Mafia's "Most Known Unknown," which sold 115,000 copies in its first week of release. The band followed by Toni Braxton at No. 4 with "Libra" which moved 114,000 units in its debut week. Rounding out the top five is Kanye West's "Late Registration," which drops from No. 3 to No. 5. Debuts at No. 6 is Lil' Kim, whose "Naked Truth" sold 109,000 units in its first week on the charts.
Jailed Lil' Kim Released 'Naked'
September 29, 2005 02:09:24Even the prison bar could not block her way. Approvingly, her new album "The Naked Truth" has been released despite her being jailed. It's about Lil' Kim.
While the rapper is serving a 366-day sentence, the "Truth" hits stores September 28. "She's got a lot to say and it's a fabulous, wonderful record, a very deep personal record .... creative, yet very touching." So her lawyer L. Londell McMillan said.
Lil' Kim Made It
August 12, 2005 11:08:32Lil' Kim at last can smile to herself as she won her lawsuit against former band-mate James Lloyd or known as Lil' Cease on Wednesday. She previously brought the case in June, accusing him for trying to release a DVD which was unauthorized and improperly used her name, image as well as her likeness.
Now the rapper surely is enjoying the taste of victory for the U.S. District Judge, Jed Rakoff, has granted her a court order blocking Lloyd from marketing or selling the DVD which was called "The Chronicles of Junior M.A.F.I.A. Part II: Reloaded."
Lil' Kim's New Album
August 02, 2005 10:08:02Lil' Kim is going to release her new album entitled "The Naked Truth." The release date will be September 13, that is six days before she begins serving a one-year sentence as a result of lying to a grand jury about a 2001 shooting outside New York City radio station WQHT-FM.
Through this album, the rapper intends to address Junior M.A.F.I.A., letting them know her feelings when they testified against her during the trial. Besides the group, she also takes shot at other artists, namely 50 Cent, Star Jones, and Foxy Brown.
Lil' Kim's "Naked Truth"
July 28, 2005 02:07:56The bar approvingly doesn't strong enough to prevent Lil' Kim to still be productive. The rapper, whose real name Kimberly Jones, will have her fourth solo album "Naked Truth" released September 13, just six days before she starts serving her prison sentence for perjury.
The album is set to be released via Queen Bee/Atlantic. Moreover, its first single called "Shut Up" has already debuted last week at number 66 on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart and number 73 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs list. Now, Kim is reportedly still in the studio recording additional material, which final cut include "So Quiet," "Spellcheck" and "Welcome to Brooklyn."
366 Days for "God-fearing good person"
July 07, 2005 10:07:27Lil' Kim said "At the time, I thought it was the right thing to do, but I now know it was wrong. I have worked hard my entire life for everything I have, everything I have accomplished. I ask you to consider my entire life's work and not just the days in the grand jury and on the witness stand in the courtroom. I'm a God-fearing good person." In hearing this, U.S. District Judge Gerard Lynch came to his another consideration.
Taking into account the public perception of sending a young black entertainer to prison far longer than Martha Stewart, Lynch believed the rapper deserved more time for she had lied about a violent crime, not a white-collar scheme. Hence, as the final decision Kim only sentenced to a one year and one day in prison for perjury and conspiracy, and fined $50,000 for her March conviction of lying to a federal grand jury about a 2001 shootout involving members of her entourage outside a New York City radio station.
Lil' Kim Responds at Songwriters $100,000 Lawsuit
May 06, 2005 10:05:06Singer Lil' Kim has, through her attorney, responded at the $100,000 lawsuit filed against her by two songwriters, Anthony Jeffries and Vincent Hart. The singer attorney, L. Londell McMillan says, "The lawsuit is malicious and frivolous. Both of these individuals signed written agreements and were paid in full by Atlantic Records. They are now looking to undo the agreement and extract additional sums from Lil' Kim."
Further McMillan defends Kim by saying, "We will vindicate her legal rights in this matter. In addition, Lil' Kim and her representative have never made any threats to anyone. These allegations are absurd."
Lil' Kim Sued for Failing to Pay Vocalists
May 04, 2005 09:05:14Rapper Lil' Kim is facing a 20 years in prison after she's been sued by two singer-songwriters who claim she failed to compensate them for cowriting and appearing on tracks on her 2003 album "La Bella Mafia." Anthony Jeffries and Vincent Hart, both 23 years old, filed a legal lawsuit Monday in New York State Supreme Court claiming the rapper whose real name is Kimberly Jones to break a deal to pay them $15,000 each for contributing vocals to "The Beehive."
In the complaint the two men mentioned the rapper gave nothing for their work, except a piece of jewelry she said was worth $10,000, which she then demanded back "under a threat of physical violence." Moreover, the accusers said Lil' Kim also hired them at $400 per show and made more than 30 appearances at her concerts but were only paid for one. The suit, to add, also asserted Lil' Kim for failing to pay an addition sum of $10,000 each plus royalties for cowriting three songs on the disc: "Hold It Now," "The Jump Off" and "Can You Hear Me Now."
