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Born on July 11, 1974 in Bedford–Stuyvesant, New York, United States, Lil' Kim is a rapper, singer and model. As of 2026, Lil' Kim is 52 years old. Schooling on record includes Brooklyn College Academy. Credited works include money nails.
My Take
Lil' Kim is, to me, a study in sheer force of will. Emerging from Bedford–Stuyvesant in Brooklyn into a hip-hop world that gave women little room, she seized her own narrative and her own sexuality as weapons, earning the title Queen of Rap. So much of the freedom today's female rappers enjoy traces back to the path she cut. I admire that she was never just one thing — rapper, singer, model, actor — and that she's still standing, still commanding respect decades on. She's a genuine pioneer, and I hold nothing but respect for what she opened up.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Lil' Kim
- Name (Japanese)
- リル・キム
- Reading
- りる・きむ
- Born
- July 11, 1974 (age 52)
- Origin
- Bedford–Stuyvesant, New York, United States
- Occupation
- rapper / singer / model / songwriter / television actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Tiger
2. Background
- University
- Brooklyn College Academy
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | money nails |
4. Links
- Official sitehttp://lilkimfanclub.com
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/lilkimthequeenbee/
- Xhttps://x.com/lilkim
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lil'%20Kim
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%AA%E3%83%AB%E3%83%BB%E3%82%AD%E3%83%A0
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q229379
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Lil' Kim born?
Lil' Kim was born on July 11, 1974 and is 52 years old.
Where is Lil' Kim from?
Lil' Kim is from Bedford–Stuyvesant, New York, United States.
What does Lil' Kim do?
Lil' Kim works as rapper, singer, model, songwriter, television actor.
Where did Lil' Kim study?
Lil' Kim attended Brooklyn College Academy.
What is Lil' Kim known for?
Lil' Kim's notable works include money nails.
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