Despite blessing fans with a collage of mixtapes, EPs, guest appearances, and standalone singles over the past decade, a whopping 13 years stand between fans of rap Queen Lil Kim and a new studio album. But, as she recently revealed in an interview with Hot 97’s Funk Flex, that is set to change…and soon.
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In addition to rocking Atlantic City in concert (as can be seen by clicking here), Kim took to Hot 97 on the anniversary of Biggie’s murder (March 9) to discuss the rap icon’s impact on her life, the creation of Junior M.A.F.I.A., reuniting with the group for a tribute to the late rap legend, her new album, and much more.
As fans know, years of tension between the Grammy winner and her former group mates Junior M.A.F.I.A. brewed in part after the group’s frontman – Lil Cease – testified against her in the now infamous 2005 trial that saw her fined and jailed for the act of perjury. Despite the longtime bad blood, the Hip Hop composite is set to reunite in honor of their late friend, Biggie, on or near what would’ve been his 47th birthday (May 21).
In addition to their soon-to-be headline grabbing tribute, Kim dropped tidbits about her long-awaited new album. Unclear at present if it will contain her latest singles, ‘Nasty One’ and ‘Go Awff’ (click here to listen), but what is clear is the project will be titled, ‘Nine.’
Fans and Lil Kim enthusiasts believe the significance of the number 9 in the rapper’s career stems from Biggie’s death (March 9) and the birth of her daughter Royal Reign (June 9).
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Lord please let it have vintage Kim a clear theme that tackles on topics. If she has been listening to her past albums then she better understand it’s about the Quality and substance her core fans want. No auto, unnecessary features, and damn sure no attacks on Nicki. Forget the bs and let’s celebrate the return Queen ?
I just personally don’t like that her latest singles have been like a way of impressing the trends of today like eww much of today’s music is completely garbage that will not stand the test of time. Real music will regardless if haters without good taste find it a flop with outlast the s*** we call out today music. So Kim prepare a dinner not fast food.
She said she don’t wanna do hardcore Kim anymore she’s gung ho about the fact cash money took the style with autotune she was trying to use and she feels gave it to Nicki (your love) so she’s trying to prove she can be successful with that. Although so far it’s not working
I’m excited about this because Lil’Kim has been a savage beast doing things that work for her!! ?”Bzzz”?
Kim has 4 classic, critically acclaimed albums that changed the game and shaped the modern landscape of female rap.! I’m here for it *** puts on Queen B***** Pt 2***
Junior Mafia reunion #MicDropp??
Well if “Go Awff” is any indication as to where her album is heading, then it will fit nicely with Solange’s new album in the trash.
**looks at the billboard chart** seems like Nickis album “Queen” was saving a spot in that trash for Solanges album, huh sis?
**looks at Soundscan numbers** Except Nicki’s album charted higher & sold more than Solange, and will definitely sell more than Kim’s. Sis.
*** looks at Kim’s 4th album and Nickis*** but it definitely doesn’t have the impact, critical acclaim nor classic music Kim has. And sold less. Sorry girl,
What acclaim that album got 5 mics but was her lowest selling and no one names that as their favorite Kim album
5 mics hun.. you already said it. 5 muthafuckïn mics. You literally just said it. I guarantee you when you and I are old and grey, not one song from wack a*** queen will ever be mentioned.. it has no legacy, no impact.! But you will go to the gym, the mall or turn on hip hop radio and hear “I come come from bed study”… Nicki just doesn’t have that classic and she definitely doesn’t have 5 mics…. ever
I would LOVE to hear her link back up with junior m.a.f.i.a. and give us that old school kim flow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_RG1O5BhBU
lmaoooooo chile please what for, so she could flop on Paypal like her last album? lmfaoooooooo, its gonna FLOP hard, just like all her singles that she released. it might even flop harder than remy man’s sh!t-ther lmfaooooooooooooooooo
Now back to billboard hot 100 #1 record.. not everybody has that to their credit but to your credit, you tried.
fuc lil kim
Fuc you British t***** with your grime music.
Your name says it all HATER.
Fauq Junior M.A.F.I.A that chapter’s through, them F****ts did something that they can’t undo.
No thanks Kim. Continue to tour your old hits. It’s the nostalgia we care about boo…
What I’m concerned about is her voice. Is she going to give me the Quiet Storm voice or the autotune voice?