| Celebrated Name: | Lil Kim |
|---|---|
| Real Name/Full Name: | Kimberly Denise Jones |
| Gender: | Female |
| Age: | 49 years old |
| Birth Date: | 11 July 1974 |
| Birth Place: | Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York, United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Height: | 1.5 m |
| Weight: | 55 kg |
| Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
| Marital Status: | Single |
| Husband/Spouse (Name): |
N/A |
| Children: | Yes (Royal Reign) |
| Dating/Boyfriend (Name): |
N/A |
| Profession: | Rapper, songwriter, model, and actress |
| Net Worth in 2024: | $20 million |
| Last Updated: | April 2024 |
Lil Kim is a well known American rapper, model, songwriter, producer, and actress. Her debut album, ‘Hard Core’, sold over 500 copies around the world. She has also been a part of ‘Junior MAFIA,’ a hip-hop girl group. Some of her popular songs include ‘Big Momma Thing,’ ‘No Time,’ and ‘Ladies Night.’
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Early Life
Lil Kim was born as Kimberly Denise Jones on 11th July in either 1975 or 1976 to Linwood Jones and Ruby Mae Jones in New York USA. She also has a brother named Christopher Jones. She was raised in a Christian household. She completed her education at ‘Brooklyn College Academy.’ She spent most of her teenage days on the streets as her parents expelled her from their house. She gave birth to her only daughter Royal Reign in 2014.
Personal Life
In 2002, she dated Damion Hardy, who physically abused her; in 2004, she had to undergo several nose surgeries because of being beaten on the face so many times.
Age, Height, and Weight
Being born on 11 July 1974, Lil Kim is 49 years old as of today’s date 24th April 2024. Her height is 1.5 m. Tall, and weight is 55 kg.
Career
Lil Kim started her career in 1994 as a hip-hop artist. In 1995 she joined Junior MAFIA and worked with them on a group album called ‘Conspiracy.’ In 1996 she released her debut album titled ‘Hard Core.’ Later she also released ‘The Naked Truth,’ ‘La Bella Mafia,’ and ‘The Notorious KIM.’ In 1999, she established her own record label, ‘Queen Bee Entertainment,’ aka IRS (International Rock Star).
She has worked with record labels like Atlantic, Big Beat, and International Rock Star E1 Music. Lil Kim has worked with music stars like The Notorious, B.I.G., Junior M.A.F.I.A., Puff Daddy, Missy Elliott, Christina Aguilera, and Mary J. Blige.
Lil Kim has also appeared in several movies like ‘Can’t Stop Won’t Stop: A Bad Boy Story,’ ‘You Got Served,’ ‘Life After Death: The Movie – Ten Years Later,’ ‘Zoolander,’ ‘Gang of Roses,’ ‘She’s All That,’ ‘Those Who Walk in Darkness,’ ‘Superhero Movie,’ ‘There’s a God on the Mic’, and ‘Nora’s Hair Salon.’ In 2009, she also appeared in ‘Dancing with the Stars’ as a contestant.
Lil Kim is also an active philanthropist who has been working for causes like AIDS, Animal, Human rights, and equality, etc. In 2004, Lil Kim established a foundation ‘Lil’ Kim Cares.’ She has also been an advocate of the LGBT community; she also actively participates in several gay pride festivals. She also identifies herself as a bi-sexual.
Awards & Achievements
Lil Kim is has won 73 nominations and 44 awards in her career. She has won 2 ‘Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards’, 3 ‘MTV Video Music Awards,’ 2 ‘MOBO Awards,’ ‘Grammy Award,’ ‘Billboard Music Award,’ 2 ‘BMI Urban Awards,’ ‘Channel [V] Thailand Music Video Awards,’ ‘Coke Juice Awards,’ and 2 ‘Groovevolt Music & Fashion Awards.’
Net Worth & Salary of Lil Kim in 2024
As of April 2024, Lil Kim has an estimated net worth of more than $20 million. She has generated most of her fortune through her successful music career. She also makes millions through her tours and endorsement deals. She also earns millions through her record label.
Lil Kim is one of the most popular hip-hop artists in America, whose music is way underrated. Her fellow female singers, like Nicki Minaj, etc., felt the need to diss Kim in their songs because they see her as competition, else why would really mention another singer in your for no apparent reason.
She has struggled through her life to come where she stands today. She is a self-made woman, whose life story is completely inspiring and motivational. She is also popular for her risky fashion style, which has actually inspired most artists in the industry today.