Kimberly Jones Aka QUEEN BEE AND RIGHTFULLY SO took the world on by storm not even looking back, as even the only lady member of the Junior MAFIA Hip Hop group in the mid-1990s. By the end of the decade, on the heels of her platinum-selling debut Hard Core, she’d become a cultural icon, Pioneering the way for other artists to always learn to reinvent themselves and nothing is impossible if you put 100 % in your passion and vision as she has stated.
Lil’ Kim’s debut studio album Hard Core (1996) was certified double platinum in March 2001. Since its release, it has sold more than six million copies worldwideLil’ Kim is an American rapper and singer. actress, model, and television personality She was born and raised in New York City to Ruby Mae Jones, and Linwood Jones natives of Trinidad. She is referred to as the “Queen of Rap,” as well as her alias “Queen Bee” by several media outlets. She has sold more than 15 million albums and 30 million singles worldwide. Her songs “No Time,” “Big Momma Thang,” No Matter What People Say “, How Many Licks”, Magic Stick ” Lighters UP”. and “Not Tonight (Ladies Night)” The Jump Off”, were each listed as on Complex’s list of the 50 Best Rap Songs By Women. When “Lady Marmalade” hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2001, she became the first solo female rapper to claim that feat. In 2012, she was listed on VH1’s 100 Greatest Women in Music list at number 45, the second-highest position for a solo female hip-hop artist. Aside from music, she is also known for her risk-taking and luxurious approach to fashion which has inspired many artists; she has been cited as a fashion icon. She has been noted for helping women embrace their “sexuality and femininity” in a way that was a stark contrast at the time from another female artist. ‘The Naked Truth’, is regarded as a hip-hop classic. Hip-hop fans have even called it “the greatest album of all time from a female rapper”. It is also the first album from a female hip-hop artist to receive five mics (equivalent to five stars; the highest possible ranking) from the popular hip-hop magazine, “The Source”.
In 2001 she collaborated with Phil Collins on a re-recording of his classic song “In the Air Tonight”. She did also a duet with Cyndy Lauper of True Colors. She has also collaborated with Mary J Blige, Ray J, Mobb Deep, Missy Elliot, Keisha Coles, Sean Combs, Christina Aguilera and many other artists.
The legend Icon also uses her platform to speak out about issues, such as body image and sexual harassment.
Kimberly Jones has one child a daughter: Royal Reign Jones Neil. She was born on June 9, 2014with Mr. Papers.
Her legacy of fashion, music, and songwriting continues to inspire and influence artists today.
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