Lil’ Kim Then
Lil’ Kim (born Kimberly Denise Jones) was born and raised in Brooklyn and began rapping while still in her youth. In 1995, she teamed up with the late Notorious B.I.G. (Christopher Wallace) and his party Junior M.A.F.I.A. for her big break. At that point, she was just 19 years old. Kim and Biggie started dating and dated on and off until Biggie’s death in 1997. “Hard Core,” Lil’ Kim’s debut album, was released in 1996. Producers included their #1 songs, and the album was certified double platinum. Kim’s following two records both went platinum, establishing her as a true powerhouse.
Lil’ Kim Then
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