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.
Drugs
Lil' Kim Lyrics
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A different kind of high
Yaknow, feel me on this, huh, uhh
Ladies and gents
Your dopest host presents extravagence
in the ladies' frame, leavin cum stains
Niggaz remain in awe, when I brought a Dillinger
Never a flaw
Never before, have you seen such magnificense
in the black princess, yesss
Flow's phenom, I'm the bomb-diggy
Ask Biggie, keep a dedicated squad wit me
Call us the Gabbana girls
We dangerous, bitches pay a fee just to hang with us
Trust, niggaz lust
Without a bank account, I doubt we could swing that route
Feel me out uhh, I'm used ta
hangin wit boosters, in the best name brand
with the in-sane clan, man listen
My position is lieutenant
Like a block of hash, got the burners up in it
Percent it, I send it back to ya greasy
Freak it arabic style, sha-muck-daha-steesy
To please me you got to be well off
Bust a shell off, wit a tattoo that starts off
Damn Ma, I love you like the lah, the ganja
Sensimilla, can I feel ya
All I wanna do is touch ya
The ultimate rush, you're drugs baby
Damn Ma, I love you like the lah, the ganja
Sensimilla, can I feel ya
All I wanna do is touch ya
The ultimate rush, you're drugs baby
Uhh, to my niggaz that trick a little
To my bitches that suck dick a little
While they niggaz lick the middle, I'm the Don y'all
High driven Jean Paul Cartier wear
Yeah, enough glorifyin
Lyrically electrifyin, bitches by lyin
bout the clothes they be buyin
Some stores won't even let you whores in
Til I begin to embarass that ass and get crass
Kim surpass, all crews
Bitches still drinkin booze
I sip Cristal and Landcruise
Recieve all the oohhs and the ahhhs, the jewels and the cars
Slick nigga, I'm stickin you Baby Pah, uhh
Yes indeed, flows first class and yours is coach
like the bag, the Prada mama
Jog five miles a day then I hit the sauna
My girls rock Chanel and smoke mad marijuana
Damn Ma, I love you like the lah, the ganja
Sensimilla, can I feel ya
All I wanna do is touch ya
The ultimate rush, you're drugs baby
Damn Ma, I love you like the lah, the ganja
Sensimilla, can I feel ya
All I wanna do is touch ya
The ultimate rush, you're drugs baby
Inhale this, clench your fist
Then ya, feel the mist through the uterus
Can ya, picture this
Life without me, wake up you're having bad dreams
cause ya fiend for a toke
My crew tote Tocques and mink coats
On the cell with the boat
What you thought, we get caught and get bailed out
Fuck the jailhouse, Hennessey on the rocks
is all we got as we sail out, entrepeneurs
Cristal pourers, be glad we ain't takin yours
Boring huh, I'm warnin ya
Style waits for no bitch, a dream bitch
when I fuck with scratch and sniff
Now I stacks the shit, practice it
So no bitch can tax the shit, miraculous
So I can relax a bit, and get my toes licked
The drugs nigga, a-hah hah hah!
Damn Ma, I love you like the lah, the ganja
Sensimilla, can I feel ya
All I wanna do is touch ya
The ultimate rush, you're drugs baby
Damn Ma, I love you like the lah, the ganja
Sensimilla, can I feel ya
All I wanna do is touch ya
The ultimate rush, you're drugs baby
The lyrics of Lil' Kim's "Drugs" describe her love for luxury and the euphoria she feels from her lavish lifestyle, comparing it to an addiction to drugs. The opening lines of "Never a flaw, A different kind of high" signify her belief that her lifestyle is flawless and she has an entirely different kind of high which no one can understand. She presents herself as the host, offering extravagance to both men and women, leaving men in awe when she brings out her signature move of throwing a Dillinger to their jaw, a reference to a gun. She says that her beauty and flow have never been seen before, making her a magnificence in the black princess.
Lil' Kim's position as a lieutenant is compared to "block of hash" with the burners in it, indicating she is a leader and a major influencer. She describes her lavish lifestyle and the cost of maintaining it, with women paying a fee just to hang out with her while men lust after her. In the second verse, Lil' Kim boasts about her designer wear and jewelry, as well as her healthy lifestyle, jogging and hitting the sauna. She emphasizes the illicit nature of her lifestyle with the lyrics "My girls rock Chanel and smoke mad marijuana," implying a connection between high fashion and drug use.
Line by Line Meaning
Never a flaw
I am flawless and always on top
A different kind of high
My success and lifestyle are of a different caliber
Yaknow, feel me on this, huh, uhh
Do you understand what I'm saying?
Ladies and gents
I am addressing both genders
Your dopest host presents extravagence
I am presenting myself, grand and luxurious
in the ladies' frame, leavin cum stains
My fashion choice leaves a lasting impression on men
Niggaz remain in awe, when I brought a Dillinger
Men have respect for me because I am powerful
Throw it to ya jaw, uhh
I am aggressive and will fight if necessary
Never before, have you seen such magnificense
I am unique and incomparable
in the black princess, yesss
I am a black woman and still royal
Flow's phenom, I'm the bomb-diggy
My rapping skills are phenomenal and explosive
Ask Biggie, keep a dedicated squad wit me
Biggie Smalls can confirm that I have a loyal team
Call us the Gabbana girls
My group is known for its designer fashion
We dangerous, bitches pay a fee just to hang with us
We are a threat and other women want to be around us
Trust, niggaz lust
Men desire me and my team
Without a bank account, I doubt we could swing that route
We have expensive taste and need money to fund our lifestyle
Feel me out uhh, I'm used ta
Understand where I'm coming from, I'm accustomed to
hangin wit boosters, in the best name brand
I hang out with criminals who can afford high-end clothes
with the in-sane clan, man listen
My group is wild and powerful
My position is lieutenant
I am in charge and second-in-command
Like a block of hash, got the burners up in it
I carry guns with me
Percent it, I send it back to ya greasy
I sell drugs and I'm not afraid to get my hands dirty
Freak it arabic style, sha-muck-daha-steesy
I make drug deals in a unique way
To please me you got to be well off
I only want to associate with wealthy people
Bust a shell off, wit a tattoo that starts off
I expect men to defend me and have tattoos
Damn Ma, I love you like the lah, the ganja
I love drugs and the high they give me
Sensimilla, can I feel ya
I want to experience the effects of marijuana
All I wanna do is touch ya
I want to possess drugs and feel their power
The ultimate rush, you're drugs baby
Nothing can compare to the high that drugs give me
Uhh, to my niggaz that trick a little
I'm addressing men who are involved with prostitutes
To my bitches that suck dick a little
I'm addressing women who engage in oral sex
While they niggaz lick the middle, I'm the Don y'all
While other women are being exploited, I am powerful and in control
High driven Jean Paul Cartier wear
I wear high-end clothing from designer Jean Paul Cartier
Yeah, enough glorifyin
Let's stop glorifying things and focus on the truth
Lyrically electrifyin, bitches by lyin
My lyrics are impressive and other female rappers are not authentic
bout the clothes they be buyin
Other female rappers rap about their clothes a lot
Some stores won't even let you whores in
Some high-end stores won't allow women like them inside
Til I begin to embarass that ass and get crass
Until I make a scene and embarrass them
Kim surpass, all crews
I am superior to all other groups or rappers
Bitches still drinkin booze
Other female rappers are still drinking alcohol
I sip Cristal and Landcruise
I drink expensive champagne and ride in luxurious cars
Recieve all the oohhs and the ahhhs, the jewels and the cars
I get attention and admiration for my wealth and beauty
Slick nigga, I'm stickin you Baby Pah, uhh
I am smart and witty, and can outsmart men
Yes indeed, flows first class and yours is coach
My rapping skills are top-notch, while others are average
like the bag, the Prada mama
Like the Prada bag, I am expensive and luxurious
Jog five miles a day then I hit the sauna
I maintain my physical beauty through exercise and sauna sessions
My girls rock Chanel and smoke mad marijuana
My female associates wear high-end Chanel clothing and use a lot of marijuana
Inhale this, clench your fist
Take a hit of this drug and prepare for the experience
Then ya, feel the mist through the uterus
You will feel the effects of the drug deeply and powerfully
Can ya, picture this
Can you imagine this situation?
Life without me, wake up you're having bad dreams
I am so important that life without me would be a nightmare
cause ya fiend for a toke
Because you're addicted to drugs, you need it in your life
My crew tote Tocques and mink coats
My associates wear luxury clothing and accessories
On the cell with the boat
I am talking on the phone while on my yacht
What you thought, we get caught and get bailed out
We are wealthy enough to pay our way out of trouble
Fuck the jailhouse, Hennessey on the rocks
I don't fear going to jail, I'll just enjoy a drink while I'm there
is all we got as we sail out, entrepeneurs
We are entrepreneurs and are always on the move
Cristal pourers, be glad we ain't takin yours
We drink expensive champagne and you should be grateful we're not taking yours
Boring huh, I'm warnin ya
I'm warning you that what I'm saying may be boring to you
Style waits for no bitch, a dream bitch
Fashion is always changing, and I aspire to be a dream girl
when I fuck with scratch and sniff
When I deal with drugs, it's like a scratch-and-sniff
Now I stacks the shit, practice it
I am wealthy because I deal drugs, and I'm good at it
So no bitch can tax the shit, miraculous
I am so talented at dealing drugs that nobody can steal from me
So I can relax a bit, and get my toes licked
I can finally relax and enjoy the fruits of my labor, with someone giving me a foot massage
The drugs nigga, a-hah hah hah!
Drugs are my ultimate love and the source of my power
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Written by: ISAAC HAYES, KIMBERLY JONES, CHRISTOPHER WALLACE
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