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.
The Jump Off
Lil' Kim Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Aiyyo, Tim man, this the jump off right here, man
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, it's Queen Bee, nigga
It's the jump off, come on
I been gone for a minute, now I'm back at the jump off
Goons in the club in case somethin' jumps off
And back up before the hive, let the pump off
All we wanna do is party
And buy everybody at the bar Bacardi
Black Barbie dressed in Bulgari
I'm tryin' to leave in somebody's Ferrari
Spread love, that's what a real mob do
Keep it gangsta, look out for her, people
I'm the wicked bitch of the east, you better keep the peace, aiyyo
Or out come the beast
We the best still there's room for improvement
Our presence is felt like a Black Panther movement
Seven quarter to eights, back to back with 'em
And I'm sittin' on chrome, seven times platinum
This is for my peeps
With the Bentleys, the Hummers, the Benz
Escalades, twenty three inch rims
Jumpin' out the Jaguar with the Tims, keep your bread up
And live good
East coast, West coast, worldwide
All my playas in the hood, stay fly
And if your ballin', let me hear you say right
It's Lil' Kim and Timbaland, niggas, shit, ya drawers
Special delivery for you and yours
I rep for bitches, he rep for boys
If you rep for your hood then make some noise
I got my eye on the guy in the Woolrich coat
Don't he know Queen Bee got the ill deep throat?
Uh, let me show you what I'm all about
How I make a Sprite can disappear in my mouth
Shake up the dice, throw down your ice
Bet it all playa, fuck the price
Money ain't a thing, throw it out like rice
Been around the world, cop the same thing twice
Rub on my tits, squeeze on my ass
Gimme some, step on the gas
Pop the cork and roll up the hash
You know what we about, sex, drugs and cash
This is for my peeps
With the Bentleys, the Hummers, the Benz
Escalades, twenty three inch rims
Jumpin' out the Jaguar with the Tims, keep your bread up
And live good
East coast, West coast, worldwide
All my playas in the hood, stay fly
And if your ballin', let me hear you say right
Enter the world of the Playboy, pin up girl
Buttnaked, dressed in nothin' but pearls
You wanna meet me 'cause ya know I'm freaky
And ya wanna eat me 'cause ya say I'm sexy
Got a man in Japan and a dude in Tahiti
Believe me, sweety, I got enough to feed the needy
No need to be greedy, I got mad friends that's pretty
Chicks by the layers and all different flavors
Mafioso, that's how this thing go
Now everybody come get with the lingo
Shake your body, body, move your body, body
On the dance floor, don't hurt nobody body
I'm the one that put the Range in the Rover
When I'm steppin' out the Range, yo it's over
Comin' through in the Brooklyn Mint gear
We 'gone do this just like Big Poppa was here
This is for my peeps
With the Bentleys, the Hummers, the Benz
Escalades, twenty three inch rims
Jumpin' out the Jaguar with the Tims, keep your bread up
And live good
East coast, West coast, worldwide
All my playas in the hood, stay fly
And if your ballin', let me hear you say right
Yeah, to the what, yeah, oh, yo, keep your bread up
Yeah and worldwide and stay fly nigga, yeah, man
Right, right, right, right, Queen Bee, LB
Two thousand and fuckin' three, why not? We makin' it hot
Come to know the spot, come on, aiyyo
She back at it, why wouldn't she be? Come on, yeah
B.I.G., Freaky Tah, yeah, yeah, yeah, L's, light 'em, oh
Lil' Kim's "The Jump Off" is a braggadocious anthem of celebration, in which Lil' Kim cheers her own success and boasts about her lifestyle. The song blends rap with silky vocals, catchy hooks, and an infectious beat. The chorus, "This is for my peeps with the Bentleys, the Hummers, the Benz, Escalades, 23-inch rims, jumping out the Jaguar with the Tims, keep your bread up, and live good" establishes the tone of the song as one of bold, unapologetic luxury.
The song starts with Timbaland announcing that this is the "jump off," and Lil’ Kim affirms her status as the "Queen Bee." The lyrics reference Lil’ Kim’s long absence from the music industry, indicating that she has now returned, and the song is the "jump off" to a new chapter. Lil’ Kim raps about how she and her crew run the streets, party hard, throw lavish parties, and do not shy away from violence. She is clear that this lifestyle comes with risks, but she is not afraid of it. Lil' Kim's rough-edged rhymes blend casual boasting with gritty realism, and she comes across as a confident and fearless queen.
Overall, "The Jump Off" presents Lil' Kim at the height of her musical and cultural influence. The song's swaggering beats and rhymes, along with its silky melodies, made for a now classic song that affirmed Lil' Kim's place in hip-hop history.
Line by Line Meaning
I been gone for a minute, now I'm back at the jump off
I've been absent for some time, but I'm now back in the game
Goons in the club in case somethin' jumps off
My associates are present here, anticipating any potentially dangerous situation
And back up before the hive, let the pump off
Retreat and get out of harm's way before the conflict escalates
In the graveyard is where you get dumped off
If you mess with us, you will end up dead and buried in the graveyard
All we wanna do is party
We are here to have fun
And buy everybody at the bar Bacardi
We are generous and want to treat everyone to drinks
Black Barbie dressed in Bulgari
I am a fashionable, attractive woman wearing expensive jewelry
I'm tryin' to leave in somebody's Ferrari
I want to go home in a luxury sports car that belongs to someone else
Spread love, that's what a real mob do
A true group of gangsters shows love and loyalty to each other
Keep it gangsta, look out for her, people
Stay true to the gangster lifestyle and protect your associates
I'm the wicked bitch of the east, you better keep the peace, aiyyo
I am a powerful and dangerous woman, so you better not mess with me or my crew
Or out come the beast
If you start trouble, we will show you our true, aggressive nature
We the best still there's room for improvement
We are already successful but are always striving for more improvement
Our presence is felt like a Black Panther movement
We make a strong and noticeable impact like the Black Panther movement
Seven quarter to eights, back to back with 'em
My luxury cars are lined up one after the other
And I'm sittin' on chrome, seven times platinum
My car is an expensive and shiny chrome, and I am a successful artist with many platinum albums
Enter the world of the Playboy, pin up girl
Welcome to my sexy, desirable world
Buttnaked, dressed in nothin' but pearls
I am fully naked except for a necklace made of pearls
You wanna meet me 'cause ya know I'm freaky
People find me attractive because I have a wild side
And ya wanna eat me 'cause ya say I'm sexy
People desire to have sex with me because they think I am attractive
Got a man in Japan and a dude in Tahiti
I have two different romantic partners in different parts of the world
Believe me, sweety, I got enough to feed the needy
I have plenty of sexual partners to satisfy my desires
No need to be greedy, I got mad friends that's pretty
I have a lot of friends who are also attractive
Chicks by the layers and all different flavors
I have many women of varying ethnicities interested in me
Mafioso, that's how this thing go
We run things in a gangster style
Now everybody come get with the lingo
Join us in our lifestyle and collaborate with us
Shake your body, body, move your body, body
Dance to the music rhythm
On the dance floor, don't hurt nobody body
Dance responsibly and avoid injuring others
I'm the one that put the Range in the Rover
I am responsible for putting luxurious cars on the road
When I'm steppin' out the Range, yo it's over
I make a grand entrance when I step out of my car
Comin' through in the Brooklyn Mint gear
I am wearing fashion items from the Brooklyn Mint brand
We 'gone do this just like Big Poppa was here
We will celebrate like Notorious B.I.G. if he were still alive
Special delivery for you and yours
This is a special message to all the people listening
I rep for bitches, he rep for boys
I represent women, and he represents men
If you rep for your hood then make some noise
Make some noise if you also represent your neighborhood
Rub on my tits, squeeze on my ass
Touch my body in a sexual way
Gimme some, step on the gas
Accelerate the car and give me what I want
Pop the cork and roll up the hash
Open the bottle and smoke some marijuana
You know what we about, sex, drugs and cash
Our lifestyle revolves around having sex, taking drugs, and making money
Yeah, to the what, yeah, oh, yo, keep your bread up
Shout-out to others to keep their money safe
Two thousand and fuckin' three, why not? We makin' it hot
Let's make the year 2003 memorable and exciting
Come to know the spot, come on, aiyyo
Come to where we are, join us
She back at it, why wouldn't she be? Come on, yeah
I am back at my successful lifestyle, why wouldn't I be? Let's go
B.I.G., Freaky Tah, yeah, yeah, yeah, L's, light 'em, oh
Shout-out to rappers Notorious B.I.G. and Freaky Tah, and let's light up some marijuana
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TERRANCE COCHEEKS KELLY, CHRISTOPHER WALLACE, OSTEN HARVEY, KIMBERLY JONES, TIMOTHY MOSLEY, TIMOTHY P PATTERSON
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@diorbladez5510
WOAHH, ❤️
@christianjohnson2500
why isnt this on her page
@losj4203
Iconic 💯😍
@londonstackhouse4145
Nice
@h.wylliamstranquility888
Agreed!
@VivekVP2024
Biggie and Lil Kim walked so Lil Wayne and Nicki Minaj could run
@LuzMaria95
Facts.
@c.l.9344
Kim's music is timeless. And her style is always ahead of it's time. A music and fashion icon. ✨💖👑🐝
@TamaraGarrettAlpha
KIM.been the SHIT 💙💯💯👑