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.
Whoa
Lil' Kim Lyrics
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Snitch niggaz, broke niggaz not my niggaz no no no
In the club we, sippin Dom P, sittin lovely oh whoa whoa
Sexy ladies, goin crazy, cause the beat's like whoa whoa whoa
Fresh out the federal building
To Bentley Coupes with the convertible ceilings
It's the black widow, call me Miss White
Brooklyn bitch, you go wrong I get right
Back with a classic, now gimme six mics
Can't reach me on the phone, then send a bitch a kite
Man I do's it in heels or a pair of crisp Nikes
Stand behind Martin Luther King, but I'm more like Malcolm X
Guerillas beatin on they chest, get it right on Malcolm X
Just keep the peace, cause if cowards show me disrespect
My niggaz put his soul to rest and I don't wanna see you stressed
Champagne at my campaign, Kim for mayor
Told you I'm the same bitch from the escalator
And I ain't trippin off you rats and investigators
Get your envelopes, time to address the haters
My niggaz, pull triggers, stack figures whoa whoa whoa
Snitch niggaz, broke niggaz not my niggaz no no no
In the club we, sippin Dom P, sittin lovely oh whoa whoa
Sexy ladies, goin crazy, cause the beat's like whoa whoa whoa
Me and my team, we tryin to own casinos
So we can all cop dreams like Pacino's
Come through in the oh-six Benz-itos
The feds tryin to shut us down like Nino
We keep it goin man, we keep it goin man
Won't stop, can't gotta keep it goin man
See I do it for the fans, they'll never understand
While they goin off course, me I'm stickin to the plan
Feel the movement, it's a whole new crew
FUCK Junior M.A.F.I.A., that chapter is through
Them faggots done did somethin that they cain't undo
Whoever ridin with 'em they can get one too
Coulda copped to a one to three do
Still took it to trial, even though I blew
Brooklyn style, that's how we do it
Real gangsters and ain't got to prove it
My niggaz, pull triggers, stack figures whoa whoa whoa
Snitch niggaz, broke niggaz not my niggaz no no no
In the club we, sippin Dom P, sittin lovely oh whoa whoa
Sexy ladies, goin crazy, cause the beat's like whoa whoa whoa
Now a party ain't a party 'til the Queen come through
You know where I go, man the team come too
Pull up in the Phantom or the V-1-2
Lil' Kim's that girl, even got her own shoe
In the club with my clique though, glass full of Crist-al
In the jail jumpsuit, still a bad bitch though
Rose from the ghetto it was hard from the get go
Then I showed the hood the world ain't just made for rich folk
Get'cha little dance up, BK stand up
Straight to the dance floor, everybody hands up
Throw it up, get down, fellas hold your pants up
Ladies throw it right back, tell that nigga man up
My niggaz, pull triggers, stack figures whoa whoa whoa
Snitch niggaz, broke niggaz not my niggaz no no no
In the club we, sippin Dom P, sittin lovely oh whoa whoa
Sexy ladies, goin crazy, cause the beat's like whoa whoa whoa
The lyrics of Lil' Kim's song "Whoa" are a representation of her life journey from the federal building to riding in expensive cars and owning casinos. The song features the perspective of Kim about her life and the people around her. It opens with a strong statement about her crew, the people she spends time with, and what they do. Kim's crew is made up of people who pull triggers to defend themselves, stack figures, and spend time in clubs sipping Dom P. She has no time for snitches and broke folks, declaring that they are not one of hers. When in the club, Kim and her crew are the focus of attention, causing sexy ladies to go crazy because of their aura, and the beat is like "whoa whoa whoa."
Kim continues the song by talking about her journey to fame, where she is often referred to as the black widow. She compares herself to Martin Luther King and Malcolm X, stating that she stands for peace, but cowards disrespect her at their peril. She pushes forward her campaign while keeping off rats and investigators who are always after her. Towards the end of the song, Kim acknowledges that her journey has been tough, but she's determined to make it to the top. She is proud to represent Brooklyn, is not afraid to show it, and is adamant that real gangsters do not have to prove it.
Line by Line Meaning
My niggaz, pull triggers, stack figures whoa whoa whoa
My close friends are armed and dangerous and making a lot of money
Snitch niggaz, broke niggaz not my niggaz no no no
I don't associate with snitches or broke individuals
In the club we, sippin Dom P, sittin lovely oh whoa whoa
When we go to the club, we drink Dom Perignon and comfortably enjoy ourselves
Sexy ladies, goin crazy, cause the beat's like whoa whoa whoa
The attractive women are excited and dancing because the beat is great
Fresh out the federal building
I have just been released from federal prison
To Bentley Coupes with the convertible ceilings
I am now wealthy and can afford luxury vehicles with convertible roofs
It's the black widow, call me Miss White
I am a dangerous woman like a black widow spider, but also successful like a white collar worker
I done been through it all, shootouts and fistfights
I have experienced a lot including gun battles and physical altercations
Brooklyn bitch, you go wrong I get right
I am a tough woman from Brooklyn who corrects things that go wrong
Back with a classic, now gimme six mics
I have made a great return to music, now give me the highest score possible
Can't reach me on the phone, then send a bitch a kite
If you can't contact me by phone, then send me a message through another female
Man I do's it in heels or a pair of crisp Nikes
I can handle anything whether dressed up or in comfortable sneakers
Stand behind Martin Luther King, but I'm more like Malcolm X
I support peace like MLK, but have a tougher attitude like Malcolm X
Guerillas beatin on they chest, get it right on Malcolm X
Guerillas show strength by beating their chest, which is what Malcolm X is known for
Just keep the peace, cause if cowards show me disrespect
I prefer peace, but will not tolerate disrespect from weak individuals
My niggaz put his soul to rest and I don't wanna see you stressed
My friends are willing to use violence to protect me and prevent me from becoming stressed
Champagne at my campaign, Kim for mayor
I am celebrating my life and success and could even run for mayor
Told you I'm the same bitch from the escalator
I am still the same woman who rose to fame from a music video on an escalator
And I ain't trippin off you rats and investigators
I am not worried about informants or law enforcement trying to catch me
Get your envelopes, time to address the haters
Get your hate mail ready, because I am ready to respond and dismiss it
Me and my team, we tryin to own casinos
My group is working towards owning casinos and becoming even more financially successful
So we can all cop dreams like Pacino's
We want to chase our dreams like actor Al Pacino does in his movies
Come through in the oh-six Benz-itos
We can afford to ride in brand new Mercedes-Benz cars from 2006
The feds tryin to shut us down like Nino
The government is trying to shut down our criminal activities like they did to fictional drug lord Nino Brown
We keep it goin man, we keep it goin man
We are determined to persevere and keep making money
Won't stop, can't gotta keep it goin man
We cannot stop pursuing our goals and dreams
See I do it for the fans, they'll never understand
I am living my life for my fans even if they may not fully comprehend my lifestyle
While they goin off course, me I'm stickin to the plan
While others may be getting sidetracked, I am staying true to my goals and plans
Feel the movement, it's a whole new crew
There is a new group of people making significant movements and changes
FUCK Junior M.A.F.I.A., that chapter is through
I am done with Junior M.A.F.I.A., their time is over
Them faggots done did somethin that they cain't undo
I am upset with Junior M.A.F.I.A. for doing something that cannot be fixed
Whoever ridin with 'em they can get one too
Anyone who associates with Junior M.A.F.I.A. will also be punished
Coulda copped to a one to three do
I could have taken a plea deal for one to three years in prison
Still took it to trial, even though I blew
I went to trial and was found guilty despite having a strong defense
Brooklyn style, that's how we do it
We represent our borough, Brooklyn, in our own specific way
Real gangsters and ain't got to prove it
We are true gangsters and do not need to prove ourselves to anyone
Now a party ain't a party 'til the Queen come through
A party is not complete until I arrive
You know where I go, man the team come too
My team follows me wherever I go
Pull up in the Phantom or the V-1-2
I can afford to drive a Rolls-Royce Phantom or a private jet with the model name V-12
Lil' Kim's that girl, even got her own shoe
I am a popular and successful woman, even having my own shoe line
In the club with my clique though, glass full of Crist-al
I am in the club with my group, drinking Cristal champagne
In the jail jumpsuit, still a bad bitch though
Even in prison clothes, I still exude confidence and power
Rose from the ghetto it was hard from the get go
I came from a tough and poor neighborhood, and it was a difficult journey from the beginning
Then I showed the hood the world ain't just made for rich folk
I proved to my community that success is possible for anyone, not just the wealthy
Get'cha little dance up, BK stand up
Let's see your best dance moves, representing Brooklyn
Straight to the dance floor, everybody hands up
We are heading straight to the dance floor, and everyone raise their hands
Throw it up, get down, fellas hold your pants up
Ladies throw your hands up and get low, and guys hold up your pants so they don't fall down
Ladies throw it right back, tell that nigga man up
Ladies, respond to guys dancing with attitude and tell them to step up their game
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Royalty Network, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jasmine C. Lopez, Jonathan Rotem, Kimberly Jones
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@lillyshepherd8315
Lil Kim look's so pretty in this video.
@JillGaritta
She's always pretty 🤘😎
@nickialbertelli3534
She always looks amazing 🤩
@jujubee90275
Before she massacred her face and body.
@teahgurl
@@jujubee90275Being treated the way she had been— the pressure did it
@Looky2215
NO FEMALE RAPPER COULD NEVER BE RESPECTED LIKE KIM CAUSE SHE EARNED IT
@Naldsaliu
Lil kim and eve were dope rap females back in the days for real..
@angyalinoti5838
100%
@ibrahimmohamed2203
@naldi saliu don't forget Da Brat
@CJhellreisersupacuki
go listen to lady of rage