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.
Single black female
LIL' KIM Lyrics
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Yeah, and it don't stop
Yeah yeah, and it don't stop
Yeah, and it don't stop
B.I.G., rock-rock on
Uh huh, and it don't stop
Yeah yeah, and it don't stop
Queen Bee, rock-rock on
[Lil' Kim]
Sometimes a gal forget cout, hoo hoo hoo hoo
Ain't that the truth, frontin' like they bulletproof
Lil' Kim this, Lil' Kim that
She rap but stay bangin' Lil' Kim tracks
Your career is on the rocks again
Yeah, I'm back on top, what?
You forgot Queen Bitch, W-W-W-dot-com
Read the 27th Psalm, sing along
The Lord is the light of my salvation
Thou shall fear when He calls
So when you MC's come to eat up my flesh and blood
Ya'll all will stumble and fall (ha ha!)
Still that's not all, bitches have the gaul
To be writin' my rhymes, said B.I.G. write my rhymes
My nigga gone now, so who writin' my rhymes?
No disrespect, ya'll bitches seekin' publishing checks
[Mario] (Lil' Kim)
If I'll tell ya, I'll tell ya now
(Queen Bee, Queen Bee)
Would you keep, just keep on feelin' me
(Wha? What?)
If I tell ya, I'll tell ya how I feel
(If I tell ya how I feel)
Would you keep bringing out the best in me?
Stop stressin' me
[Lil' Kim]
Keep my jewels frozen like they've been in the freezer
Haters - if that don't please ya, I don't need ya
Even Mom Dukes live in an igloo
Bought my whole crew businesses for Christmas
Yeah, I see ya'll!
Colorful minks and things
Polars on ya shoulders, about a half in ya rings
Once, got to switch my pitch up
Pin-stripped suits with gauders with vests
Black pearls around the neck
Come on, ya'll chicks can't be serious
How's the weather down there my dear, I'm just curious
Been the sex symbol since Jack B. Nimble
You can never be me, you can only resemble
Copped the presidential suites for weeks, ya'll just a day out
One ass picture in a magazine, I gets a layout
My nigga gone now, so who writin' my rhymes?
No disrespect, ya'll bitches on them publishing checks
[Mario] (Lil' Kim)
If I'll tell ya, I'll tell ya now
(Queen Bee, Queen Bee)
Would you keep, just keep on feelin' me
(Wha? What?)
If I tell ya, I'll tell ya how I feel
(If I tell ya how I feel)
Would you keep bringing out the best in me?
Stop stressin' me
[Mario]
Stop wastin' all of your time
Doin' all that rappin', cuttin' or writin'
Don't know that she's the Queen
Why can't you see?
Ya'll should just believe
Everyone's trying to tell you
[Lil' Kim]
If I talk freaky - then that's my business
If I dress freaky - then that's my business
Got folks praticin' how to spit like this
Sexy see-E-O makin' hits like this
HUH?! I know you pissed, but take some advice from me
In five years, you'll be as nice as me
But right now, nah, ya'll ain't ready
I'm a single black female and this goes out to Heddy
[Mario] (Lil' Kim)
If I'll tell ya, I'll tell ya now
(Queen Bee, Queen Bee)
Would you keep, just keep on feelin' me
(Wha? What?)
If I tell ya, I'll tell ya how I feel
(If I tell ya how I feel)
Would you keep bringing out the best in me?
Stop stressin' me
If I'll tell ya, I'll tell ya now
(Queen Bee, Queen Bee)
Would you keep, just keep on feelin' me
(Wha? What?)
If I tell ya, I'll tell ya how I feel
(If I tell ya how I feel)
Would you keep bringing out the best in me?
Stop stressin' me
The song "Single Black Female" by Lil' Kim is a confident and assertive track that speaks to the rapper's success and influence in the music industry. Lil' Kim, also known as Queen Bee, addresses other female rappers who try to imitate her style and flow, telling them that they can never be her, only resemble her. She also acknowledges that her career has had its ups and downs, but she is back on top and still making hits. Lil' Kim's lyrics are filled with references to her wealth and success, from her frozen jewels to purchasing businesses for her crew. She is unapologetic and proud, telling her haters that she doesn't need them.
The song's chorus features Mario singing about keeping the best in Lil' Kim and not stressing her. However, Lil' Kim appears to be confident in her abilities, and the lyrics imply that she doesn't need anyone's approval since she is already successful.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes a gal forget cout, hoo hoo hoo hoo
Sometimes women forget their true worth and pretend to be invincible.
Ain't that the truth, frontin' like they bulletproof
It's true that women act like they're invincible but they're not.
Lil' Kim this, Lil' Kim that
Everyone is always talking about Lil' Kim.
She rap but stay bangin' Lil' Kim tracks
She only listens to her own music.
Your career is on the rocks again
Your career is faltering once again.
Yeah, I'm back on top, what?
I'm back on top of my career and thriving again.
You forgot Queen Bitch, W-W-W-dot-com
Don't forget that I'm the Queen Bee and always in control.
The Lord is the light of my salvation
God is the reason for my success.
Thou shall fear when He calls
Everyone should fear God's judgement.
So when you MC's come to eat up my flesh and blood
When other artists try to steal my success and fame.
Ya'll all will stumble and fall (ha ha!)
They will fail and I will remain successful.
Still that's not all, bitches have the gaul
Other women have the audacity to try and take credit for my work.
To be writin' my rhymes, said B.I.G. write my rhymes
People are claiming that B.I.G. wrote my rhymes for me.
My nigga gone now, so who writin' my rhymes?
B.I.G. is dead, so people are questioning who writes my rhymes now.
No disrespect, ya'll bitches seekin' publishing checks
I'm not trying to disrespect anyone, but other women are only in it for the money.
Keep my jewels frozen like they've been in the freezer
I keep my jewelry looking fresh and new.
Haters - if that don't please ya, I don't need ya
I don't care about haters and don't need them in my life.
Even Mom Dukes live in a igloo
Even my mother lives in luxury like me.
Bought my whole crew businesses for Christmas
I gave my entire team successful businesses as gifts.
Once, got to switch my pitch up
I had to change the way I presented myself to stay relevant.
Pin-stripped suits with gauders with vests
I wear expensive and fashionable suits with jewelry.
Black pearls around the neck
I wear expensive black pearls as jewelry.
Come on, ya'll chicks can't be serious
Other women can't compete with me and my success.
How's the weather down there my dear, I'm just curious
I'm asking how it feels to be so far below my level of success.
Been the sex symbol since Jack B. Nimble
I've been a sex symbol for a very long time.
You can never be me, you can only resemble
Other women can try, but they can never be as successful as me.
Copped the presidential suites for weeks, ya'll just a day out
I have the highest level of luxury while others only have a taste of it.
One ass picture in a magazine, I gets a layout
One photo of me can sell an entire magazine issue.
Stop wastin' all of your time
Stop wasting time and just accept that I'm the Queen Bee.
Doin' all that rappin', cuttin' or writin'
Stop trying to copy or compete with me in the music industry.
Don't know that she's the Queen
Some people still don't acknowledge or accept me as the Queen Bee.
Why can't you see?
Why can't you see that I'm the best?
Ya'll should just believe
Everyone should just accept and believe that I'm the Queen Bee.
If I talk freaky - then that's my business
If I talk about sex or explicit content, that's my choice and my business.
If I dress freaky - then that's my business
If I wear revealing or provocative clothing, that's my choice and my business.
Got folks praticin' how to spit like this
Other people are trying to copy my style and flow.
Sexy see-E-O makin' hits like this
I'm a sexy CEO making successful music.
I know you pissed, but take some advice from me
I know you're angry, but you should listen to my advice.
In five years, you'll be as nice as me
In five years, you might reach my level of success.
But right now, nah, ya'll ain't ready
But for now, other women are not ready to compete with me.
I'm a single black female and this goes out to Heddy
I'm a strong and independent woman and this song is dedicated to Heddy.
Stop stressin' me
Stop trying to compete with or stress me out.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KIMBERLY JONES, MARIO WINANS, HELEN ADU, MARTIN DITCHMAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Tee-bi8ti
My favourite by her
@musiclover-cn7tb
Kim looks like mjb in the picture.
@jsg2553
Delete this video, your lyrics are stuck on one page through the whole video.