Trivia

Her parents are Trinidadian.

Has a daughter: Royal Reign Jones Neil (b. June 9, 2014) with boyfriend, Mr. Papers.

Her fourth album, 'The Naked Truth', is regarded as a hip-hop classic. Hip-hop fans have even called it "the greatest album of all-time from a female rapper". It is also the first album from a female hip-hop artist to receive five mics (equivalent to five stars; the highest possible ranking) from popular hip-hop magazine, "The Source".

Role was cut from Scary Movie (2000).

Owns over 800 wigs at 2,000 dollars each.

She is the only female in Junior M.A.F.I.A.

Is good friends with Christina Aguilera, Missy Elliott, and Kendrick Lamar.

In 2001 she collaborated with Phil Collins on a re-recording of his classic song "In the Air Tonight".

There's an accredited Syracuse University course titled "The Life and Times of Lil' Kim."

Has been in on-off relationship with Mr. Papers since 2012. They have a daughter together.

Use to work at a Bloomingdale's store in New York.

Often makes references to The Notorious B.I.G. in her music.

Is portrayed by Naturi Naughton in Notorious (2009).

Her best friend was The Notorious B.I.G..

Was a student at Brooklyn College Academy High School

Was The Notorious B.I.G.'s girlfriend at the time of his death.

It was announced towards the end of January that she has parted ways with Atlantic Records. She now plans to release her upcoming album independently. (January 2008)

Released a buzz single, "Chillin' Tonight", to promote her fifth album, which is scheduled for release early 2008. (November 2007)

Remade the LaBelle hit "Lady Marmalade" along with Mya, Christina Aguilera and P!nk for the Moulin Rouge! (2001) soundtrack.

According to Spike Lee, she turned down the role of "Evelyn" in his film. She Hate Me (2004), because she thought it would ruin her image.

Ranked #71 on VH1's 100 Sexiest Artists.

Working on her fifth studio album, tentatively titled 'Vintage'. The album will hit stores early in 2009. (August 2008)

Mattel's Red Hot Barbie Doll from the Diva Collection is based on her.

When "Lady Marmalade" hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2001, she became the first solo female rapper to claim that feat.

Ranked #34 on VH1's 50 Greatest Hip Hop Artists.

Wears a variety of colored contact lenses.

released from prison on Monday, July 3rd. She was originally going to remain in custody until August, but her sentence was shortened for good behavior. (July 2006)

She is African American.

She's currently serving a 366 day sentence for perjury. (December 2005)

She is constantly being criticised by the media because of her music, style, attitude and image.

Good friends with Victoria Gotti.

Friends with Paris Hilton.

Skimmed a year off her birthdate. True age became known via publicly accessible Federal Inmate records.