Kimberly Denise Jones, better known by her stage name Lil' Kim, is an Ameri… Read Full Bio ↴Kimberly Denise Jones, better known by her stage name Lil' Kim, is an American rapper and reality television personality. Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York City, she lived much of her adolescent life on the streets after being expelled from home. In her teens, Jones would freestyle rap, influenced by fellow female hip hop artists like MC Lyte and The Lady of Rage. In 1994, she was discovered by fellow rapper the Notorious B.I.G., who invited her to join his group Junior M.A.F.I.A.; their debut album, Conspiracy, generated two top 20 singles in the United States and was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

Lil' Kim's debut studio album, Hard Core (1996) was certified double platinum, has since sold more than six million copies worldwide, and spawned three successful singles: "No Time", "Not Tonight", and "Crush on You". It had the highest debut in the US for a female rap album at the time. Her following albums, The Notorious K.I.M. (2000) and La Bella Mafia (2003) were also certified platinum. In 2001, Lil' Kim reached number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 with the single "Lady Marmalade - from "Moulin Rouge" Soundtrack" (a remake of LaBelle' 1974 single), alongside Mýa, P!nk and Christina Aguilera. Other notable singles from this period include "The Jump Off" and "Magic Stick", the latter of which reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Kim's 2nd-highest-charting single as a lead artist.

In 2005, Lil' Kim served a one-year prison sentence for lying to a jury about her friends' involvement in a shooting four years earlier. During her incarceration, her fourth album, The Naked Truth, was released to positive reviews from critics. A reality series covering her sentence, Lil' Kim: Countdown to Lockdown, premiered on BET in 2006. She then released her first mixtape, Ms. G.O.A.T. (2008), and returned to the public eye in 2009 with an appearance on Dancing with the Stars. Throughout the 2010s, she continued to release music and perform sporadically, collaborating with artists such as Faith Evans, Remy Ma and Fabolous. Her fifth studio album, 9, was released in 2019.

Lil' Kim has been 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" and "Not Tonight" were each listed on Complex's list of the 50 Best Rap Songs By Women. In 2012, Lil' Kim 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, Lil' Kim is also known for her risk-taking and luxurious approach to fashion that 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 other female artists.

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Lil' Kim Lyrics

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i dont really wanna feel like back in the days way
before the record deal hustlin tryin to get a meal
steady tryin to flip a brick
ya girl got the blues you would think i was fuckin
crip i sip that crystal shit and smoke a L and at the
same time tryin to stratigize how to get this paper
more money more haters especially when your not the
average bitch cause i'm a boss

(yo thats deep) cause i be on some "get it how you
get it" you know money over niggas type thing i got
these rap dames turnin green like they want it with
the queen ms g.o.a.t never stressin tell these bitches
better fight for second even though it gets lonely
at the top anythings better than being back on the
block cause nobody know it's Kimberly Jones then the
Queen B know what I mean?

every now and then i start trippin and get to thinkin
bout BK thugs in the pj's or my peoples
(yeah i know what you mean) thats living illegal dont
let niggas mislead you the streets is evil aint nobody
in the game stuntn like we do i'ma make it to a bill
trust this just give me some time like the judge did
if you hatin yall can get the middle finger fuck it
(???) kiss em thats my pussy you tastin amazing queen
b in the place my thoughts paint pictures yall just
copy and trace dont fuck with the fake or talk about
em (uhn huh) fuck the law always kept it hardcore like
my first album (so why dont you just soften up) neva
that the first code on the street is to never wrap

i dont trust no body (yo you can trust me) why?
(im just like you) thats deep....

Overall Meaning

In Lil' Kim's song "Deeper," the lyrics express her journey from her humble beginnings to her current position of power and success. She reminisces about the difficulties she faced before signing a record deal, hustling to make ends meet and survive. Despite the hardships, she maintains a strong sense of determination and ambition, always strategizing on how to achieve financial prosperity. She refers to herself as a boss, someone who believes in prioritizing money over relationships with men. This attitude sets her apart from other women in the rap industry, causing envy and competition. However, she remains focused on her own success and brushes off any challenges or negativity that come her way. Lil' Kim acknowledges that being at the top can be lonely, but it is still preferable to being back on the streets. She emphasizes that not many people truly know her as Kimberly Jones; they only see her as the Queen B. This line suggests that her public image and persona are very different from her true self.

Line by Line Meaning

i dont really wanna feel like back in the days way
I don't want to go back to the past and feel the way I used to.

before the record deal hustlin tryin to get a meal
Before signing a record deal, I was hustling and striving to make a living.

steady tryin to flip a brick
Consistently working to sell drugs and make a profit.

ya girl got the blues you would think i was fuckin crip
I'm feeling down and facing hardships, it seems like I'm associated with a gang that represents struggle.

i sip that crystal shit and smoke a L
I drink and smoke drugs to relax and cope.

at the same time tryin to stratigize how to get this paper
Simultaneously, I'm planning and strategizing on how to make money.

more money more haters especially when your not the average bitch
Having more wealth attracts more people who dislike me, especially since I'm not an ordinary woman.

cause i'm a boss (yo thats deep)
Because I'm in charge and have power, which is quite significant.

cause i be on some 'get it how you get it', you know money over niggas type thing
I prioritize making money by any means necessary, choosing it over relationships with men.

i got these rap dames turnin green like they want it with the queen
I have other female rappers envious and wanting to compete with me.

ms g.o.a.t never stressin tell these bitches better fight for second
I am the greatest of all time and never worried, advising other women to strive for second place.

even though it gets lonely at the top
Despite feeling isolated at the peak of success.

anythings better than being back on the block
Anything is preferable to returning to my previous life on the streets.

cause nobody know it's Kimberly Jones then the Queen B know what I mean?
Because nobody recognizes me as Kimberly Jones, but everyone knows me as Queen B, do you understand?

every now and then i start trippin and get to thinkin bout BK thugs in the pj's or my peoples
Occasionally, I become overwhelmed and think about the tough individuals in Brooklyn or my loved ones who live in the projects.

thats living illegal dont let niggas mislead you the streets is evil
That lifestyle involves illegal activities, so don't allow others to deceive you; the streets are full of wickedness.

aint nobody in the game stuntn like we do
Nobody else in the industry is showing off and boasting like we are.

i'ma make it to a bill trust this just give me some time like the judge did
I will achieve a billion dollars, have faith in me, just like waiting for a judge's decision took time.

if you hatin yall can get the middle finger fuck it
If you're envious and spiteful, I don't care, you can receive a gesture of disrespect.

(???) kiss em thats my pussy you tastin amazing queen
(???) Kiss them, that's my genitalia they are experiencing, and it's extraordinary, like a queen.

b in the place my thoughts paint pictures yall just copy and trace
I am present and influential, my ideas create vivid images, while others merely imitate and plagiarize.

dont fuck with the fake or talk about em (uhn huh)
Don't associate with inauthentic individuals or engage in gossip about them.

fuck the law always kept it hardcore like my first album
Disregard the authorities, I have always maintained a tough and rebellious attitude, similar to my debut album.

neva that the first code on the street is to never wrap
Absolutely not, the initial rule on the streets is to never cooperate with law enforcement.

i dont trust no body (yo you can trust me) why?
I have no faith in anyone (hey, you can rely on me), why should I?

(im just like you) thats deep....
I am similar to you (I understand you), that realization is profound.

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