Lil' Kim

Lil' Kim emerged from Brooklyn in the mid-1990s as a member of Junior M.A.F.I.A. before launching her solo career. Her debut album Hard Core arrived in 1996, establishing her as one of hip-hop's most provocative and sexually frank female artists. She collaborated with numerous artists throughout her career, including the hit "Magic Stick" with 50 Cent from her 2003 album La Bella Mafia.