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.
All Good
LIL' KIM Lyrics
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That's why I touch more green than Tiger's putter
So you mad motherfuckers mutter what you wanna
I ain't worried 'bout none of ya, and I'll say it in front of ya
I hear the snakes hiss, talkin' reckless
Thought I'd let it go, and I wouldn't stress it
Haters in the street, y'all worse than the press is
And they all wanna hang like the charm on my necklace
How a snitch nigga make a record called "Wankstas"
Everything these haters do just to degrade ya
Only made me strong, I say thanks for the favor
Now the D.A. wanna give me time in the feds
I'm from Brooklyn, I could do that time on my head
Come down with my weave straight sittin' on bread
At the gate, gettin' picked up in a new Coupe Phantom
(It's all good) If you drivin' or ridin' the bus
(It's all good) In the struggle and the times is tough
(It's all good) It don't matter, you can ride with us
(It's all good) It's all good
(It's all good) If you hustlin' and huggin' the block
(It's all good) Workin' nine to five, punchin' the clock
(It's all good) It don't matter how you get that guap
(It's all good) It's all good
See, I know how it feel to wake up fucked up
Pockets broke as hell, my nigga need bail
It's been a couple weeks, and he been sittin' in a cell
The only way to reach him through phone calls and mail
Balloons stuffed with lah up in the cho-cha
Now my man in the can gettin' money and gettin' high
He used to keep my fly, he had the six, I had the five
So you know a chick gon' ride or die for her guy
At age fourteen I was puttin' in work
At age sixteen I was movin' that work
Gettin' paid for drivin' state to state
Smugglin' weight, prayin' I don't bump into Jake
I traveled through a few places with the burners
In the suitcases, thank God for B.I.G.
Damn right, I love the life I live
'Cause I went from negative to positive, and it's all
(It's all good) Niggas run around stuntin' and frontin'
(It's all good) Talkin' shit but ain't sayin' nuttin'
(It's all good) It's a'ight 'cause they time is comin'
(It's all good) It's all good
(It's all good) They hatin' on me, but they copy my style
(It's all good) Cracked a smile when they saw me on trial
(It's all good) You know you can't keep a good bitch down
(It's all good) It's all good
Cowards huff and puff but won't blow shit down
I come through like two airplanes in midtown
Nigga, my get back's the get down
Hit the big nigga first and make the rest sit down
They all talk loud, when they see you, they quiet down
Faggots violated, I wish they'd try now
Just watch how they bitch up, story start to switch up
Punks gettin' left off right where I pick up
Picture in Vogue, Spring, Summer issue
Shoot game official like a ref with a whistle
You know when I do it, I'm doin' it monumental
Leave you speechless, kinda like an instrumental
They ask me if I know what true happiness is
Do I ever feel regret for all the things I did?
Hell no, I love the life I live
'Cause I went from negative to positive, and it's all
(It's all good) Niggas run around stuntin' and frontin'
(It's all good) Talkin' shit but ain't sayin' nuttin'
(It's all good) It's a'ight 'cause they time is comin'
(It's all good) It's all good
(It's all good) They hatin' on me, but they copy my style
(It's all good) Cracked a smile when they saw me on trial
(It's all good) You know you can't keep a good bitch down
(It's all good) It's all good
(It's all good) If you hustlin' and huggin' the block
(It's all good) Workin' nine to five, punchin' the clock
(It's all good) It don't matter how you get that guap
(It's all good) It's all good
(It's all good) If you drivin' or ridin' the bus
(It's all good) In the struggle and the times is tough
(It's all good) It don't matter, you can ride with us
(It's all good) It's all good
In Lil' Kim's song "All Good," the rapper discusses her success despite the obstacles she has faced in the rap industry, including haters and snakes that try to bring her down. She embraces her past and the hard work she put in to get to where she is now, stating that she loves the life she lives. In the verses, Lil' Kim talks about people talking reckless around her and being worse than the press, but she's not worried because she's making money and touching green like Tiger's putter. She also mentions how haters try to degrade her to no effect, only making her stronger. She talks about still being able to laugh and have fun, even with the pressure of the music industry on her back. Lil' Kim continues to reflect on her struggles and how they shaped her into the person she is today, and she embraces all the ups and downs with a positive attitude.
Line by Line Meaning
Every word I utter, I feel strictly gutter
I speak authentically and without filter.
That's why I touch more green than Tiger's putter
I am very wealthy, making more money than Tiger Woods.
So you mad motherfuckers mutter what you wanna
Haters can say what they want, but it doesn't phase me.
I ain't worried 'bout none of ya, and I'll say it in front of ya
I'm not afraid of confrontation and I won't back down.
I hear the snakes hiss, talkin' reckless
Enemies are talking behind my back.
Thought I'd let it go, and I wouldn't stress it
I chose not to get worked up about their negativity.
Haters in the street, y'all worse than the press is
People who hate are worse than the media.
And they all wanna hang like the charm on my necklace
Everyone wants to be associated with my success.
I guess things just ain't the same for gangsters
Times have changed and it's not as easy to be a gangster anymore.
How a snitch nigga make a record called 'Wankstas'
It's ironic that a snitch made a song about tough guys.
Everything these haters do just to degrade ya
People who hate me will do anything to bring me down.
Only made me strong, I say thanks for the favor
Their hate made me stronger and more resilient.
Now the D.A. wanna give me time in the feds
I am facing serious legal trouble.
I'm from Brooklyn, I could do that time on my head
I'm tough enough to handle jail time if I get sentenced.
Come down with my weave straight sittin' on bread
I will come out of prison looking fabulous and wealthy.
At the gate, gettin' picked up in a new Coupe Phantom
I'll be met with luxury upon release from prison.
(It's all good) If you drivin' or ridin' the bus
It doesn't matter how rich or poor you are.
(It's all good) In the struggle and the times is tough
We can get through tough times together.
(It's all good) It don't matter, you can ride with us
We accept anyone who wants to be a part of our group.
(It's all good) It's all good
Everything is going to be okay.
(It's all good) If you hustlin' and huggin' the block
Whether you're a criminal or not, we still accept you.
(It's all good) Workin' nine to five, punchin' the clock
We are all in different stages of life.
(It's all good) It don't matter how you get that guap
We don't judge how people make money.
See, I know how it feel to wake up fucked up
I have experienced hard times and know how it feels.
Pockets broke as hell, my nigga need bail
I have friends who are in dire financial and legal situations.
It's been a couple weeks, and he been sittin' in a cell
My friend has been in jail for a while now.
The only way to reach him through phone calls and mail
The only way I can communicate with my friend is through limited means.
Balloons stuffed with lah up in the cho-cha
We find ways to try to smuggle drugs into prison.
Now my man in the can gettin' money and gettin' high
My friend is still finding ways to be successful and continue drug use while in jail.
He used to keep my fly, he had the six, I had the five
My friend and I used to share a car and he had the nicer vehicle.
So you know a chick gon' ride or die for her guy
I will do anything for my friend, no matter the consequences.
At age fourteen I was puttin' in work
I started working early to make money.
At age sixteen I was movin' that work
I became more involved in criminal activity at a young age.
Gettin' paid for drivin' state to state
I began operating on a larger scale and driving drugs across state lines.
Smugglin' weight, prayin' I don't bump into Jake
I was worried about getting caught by the police.
I traveled through a few places with the burners
I carried weapons with me for protection.
In the suitcases, thank God for B.I.G.
I packed my weapons in suitcases, inspired by The Notorious B.I.G.
Damn right, I love the life I live
I am proud of the experiences and hardships that have shaped me.
'Cause I went from negative to positive, and it's all
I turned my life around and am now thriving.
(It's all good) Niggas run around stuntin' and frontin'
People often act tough to impress others.
(It's all good) Talkin' shit but ain't sayin' nuttin'
They talk a lot of smack, but never follow through.
(It's all good) It's a'ight 'cause they time is comin'
Their reckoning is on the way.
(It's all good) They hatin' on me, but they copy my style
They criticize me but still try to mimic me.
(It's all good) Cracked a smile when they saw me on trial
They took pleasure in my legal struggles.
(It's all good) You know you can't keep a good bitch down
My strength and resilience cannot be broken.
Cowards huff and puff but won't blow shit down
My adversaries may try to bring me down, but they have no power over me.
I come through like two airplanes in midtown
I make a grand entrance with style and luxury.
Nigga, my get back's the get down
My retaliation is swift and harsh.
Hit the big nigga first and make the rest sit down
I go after the biggest threat and the others will fall in line.
They all talk loud, when they see you, they quiet down
People who are brash and confident become meek when faced with danger.
Faggots violated, I wish they'd try now
My enemies who have wronged me better watch out now.
Just watch how they bitch up, story start to switch up
They will come around and change their story about me.
Punks gettin' left off right where I pick up
My adversaries will be left behind as I continue my success.
Picture in Vogue, Spring, Summer issue
I am a fashion icon and was featured in a major magazine.
Shoot game official like a ref with a whistle
My skills and game are official and can't be questioned.
You know when I do it, I'm doin' it monumental
My successes and accomplishments are huge and significant.
Leave you speechless, kinda like an instrumental
My talent and accomplishments are impressive, like a powerful instrumental.
They ask me if I know what true happiness is
People ask if I am truly happy with my life.
Do I ever feel regret for all the things I did?
People wonder if I have any regret for my past actions.
Hell no, I love the life I live
I have no regret and am happy with my life's trajectory.
Lyrics © JELLYBEAN MUSIC GROUP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Christopher Wallace, Darrin Lockings, James Mtume, Jean Claude Olivier, Kim Jones, Roger Greene, Jr., Sean Puffy Combs
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