lavender1983 said:

Dear Lord,

Please prevent me from ever being so insecure, jealous and bittter towards another female that I constantly make an ass out of myself while I try to convince others that the chick doesn't rustle my feathers. It's so sad and embarrasing to witness. May this never be my portion.

Amen.

that's exactly what it all boils down to: jealousy and insecurity.

The more I think on it, they're both stupid. Nicki came for Kim first and jacked her image and then Kim responded via an unnecessary diss which only added to Nicki's fame. When dudes diss each other it comes off as relevant beef but when chicks do it they just seem like they're trying too damned hard.

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Part III:

Kimmy Talks New Album, Dr. Dre, Rihanna, & Lady Gaga

February 22, 2011

While her feud with Nicki Minaj may be making all the headlines, Lil’ Kim had plenty of other things to say when we caught up with her. In part two of her no-holds-barred interview with Rap-Up.com, the petite raptress moves past the spat and shares the direction of her fifth studio album and collaboration with the iconic Dr. Dre for her project and Detox.

The free agent also explains why her deal with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation didn’t go through and provides insight into her upcoming book The Price of Loyalty. Plus, find out why Rihanna is her favorite pop artist right now, what she thinks of fellow provocateur Lady Gaga, and which two buzzed-about rappers are on her radar.

Bumble with the Bee below.

Now that your mixtape Black Friday is out, when are we going to get the next studio album?

I’m always working. You’re gonna always hear music from me. I can honestly say I’m so proud of the body of work that I’ve been producing. It’s a new sound for me, something that I think my fans are gonna love and I’m excited about the new direction. I’m basically always working. You’re gonna always hear music from me, but you’re gonna have that coming right after [the mixtape]. We got some surprises and some treats.

Do you have an album title yet?

I have a few, but I really don’t want to mention them now.

Is it going to be more like the Hard Core days or will we see the pop side of Kim?

You’re gonna get a mixture. There’s no way to just go straight Hard Core. I’m not one of those artists that say, “OK, I’m in a Hard Core mood, so everything’s gonna be Hard Core.” I’m not one of those artists. I don’t live my life like that. I don’t wake up every day and feel that same feeling. I live by the nature really. There are artists who will take a certain concept and go with that concept through the whole album; I’m not like that. I’m an artist who likes for everything to be universal.

Which producers are you working with?

Well, just so you know, I’m on Dr. Dre’s Detox album and I can’t wait, wait, wait, wait for that. The song is freakin’ phenomenal. It’s definitely something that my Hard Core fans are going to love, love, love, love, love. In return he’s doing a song for me on my album. I got Timbaland. I’m not the type of person where every name has to be a big name. I just have a really wonderful relationship with Timbaland and a wonderful relationship with Dr. Dre, so I’m lucky to have them as in-house producers. I also have up-and-coming producers, who people are going to get to know through my music. They’re not even out there like that.

There were reports that you were signing with Roc Nation…

I did get offers from representatives from Roc Nation and I did get phone calls from representatives from Roc Nation. A couple representatives from Def Jam had also reached out to me. I think they’re both amazing companies and I think it would’ve been brilliant for me and Jay to collaborate and team up together. However it just didn’t pan out like that. Not to say that something with me and Jay can’t happen in the future, but I doubt if Jay-Z or Roc Nation will be a part of my upcoming album. He and I are really good friends. We both were excited about the idea of us collaborating and maybe me signing with Roc Nation. I think Jay-Z is letting me be Kim at this moment. I think he feels that I deserve to be Kim and also to have everything that… It’s hard for record companies to sign females these days and give them exactly what they want and need. I understand that. It’s a different world out there.

Have you signed a new record deal or are you in the process of doing that?

I have a lot of situations on the table and I have a lot of situations in effect. For the most part, I’m very independent right now. All the situations that I have on the table, whatever the situation is, it’s going to be a partnership.

You previously mentioned a potential collaboration with Rihanna. Did anything happen?

Well, I mentioned I would love to collaborate with her. She’s my favorite pop artist right now. I think she’s just phenomenal. I feel like collaborations with people happen naturally. But I do have three people on my radar that I wanna work with so bad, but I’m not gonna tell you who they are. You know why I’m not gonna tell you? Because there were two people that I wanted to work with that [Nicki Minaj] ended up working with and I feel like it’ll just jinx it when you say it out loud. People hear you and they wanna do the same thing you do. I know that this collaboration is gonna happen. I feel it. I see it happening.

As a hip-hop veteran, who are you feeling these days?

I almost listen to everyone’s music. I’m really loving Wiz Khalifa. I like him a lot. I think he’s a dope artist. And also another up-and-coming artist, his name is Big Sean. I think he’s hot. There’s a lot of pop artists I love. I love rock ‘n’ roll music. I love all types of music. Usher, I’m loving him again. Not to say I stopped loving him, but at one point I didn’t understand the direction his music was going in, but I am in love with everything he’s doing now.

What do you think of Lady Gaga’s new single “Born This Way”?

I love Lady Gaga. Anything she does, I love. Even if it’s not my favorite Lady Gaga record—she’s just phenomenal. She is so cute.

Some people have compared her to you, saying she’s taken a page from your book at times.

I see that. I can see some of my influences too, but you know what I love about it? She just made it her own. She went in a direction that is her own. I would never try to go in that direction. She went in a direction where I love to watch her.

Maybe one day we’ll see a Kim and Gaga collaboration?

[Laughs] She’s wonderful. She’s definitely wonderful.

Any other projects coming out that you’re excited about?

Well, I have a book deal that’s been in the works for a long time. We’re finally starting the process of getting it out. It won’t come out around the same time as my album, but a little bit after my album comes out. I’m excited about that book.

The name of the book is The Price of Loyalty. I have a book deal with St. Martin’s Press and I cannot wait for this book to come out because it’s solely about my stay in prison and a lot of the wonderful, beautiful girls that I met in prison. It’s some of their stories mixed with my stories mixed with the whole prison situation, and even how it came to be for me. It’s gonna be an interesting book. I do have some other things that I’m excited about, some endorsement situations.

Anything you’d like to add?

I just want to thank all my fans for making Black Friday so successful. I love seeing my fans smile and cry tears of joy because everywhere I go they’re just freaking so supportive. I want to thank them right now and just let everybody know that they can find me on Twitter @LilKim.

http://www.rap-up.com/201...more-75218

HotGritz said:

The more I think on it, they're both stupid. Nicki came for Kim first and jacked her image and then Kim responded via an unnecessary diss which only added to Nicki's fame. When dudes diss each other it comes off as relevant beef but when chicks do it they just seem like they're trying too damned hard.

Yeah and there's really no beef. It's just an excuse for the both of them to get publicity. Publicity neither of them REALLY deserves.

Identity said:

Some people have compared her to you, saying she’s taken a page from your book at times.

I see that. I can see some of my influences too, but you know what I love about it? She just made it her own. She went in a direction that is her own. I would never try to go in that direction. She went in a direction where I love to watch her.

Kimberly Denise Jones, STFU! Always thinking someone is trying to "channel" you

ViintageJunkiie said:

Identity said:

Some people have compared her to you, saying she’s taken a page from your book at times.

I see that. I can see some of my influences too, but you know what I love about it? She just made it her own. She went in a direction that is her own. I would never try to go in that direction. She went in a direction where I love to watch her.

Kimberly Denise Jones, STFU! Always thinking someone is trying to "channel" you

Timmy84 said:

ViintageJunkiie said:

Kimberly Denise Jones, STFU! Always thinking someone is trying to "channel" you

THATS what bothers me about Kim. She always think someone is rippin her off without paying homage ..

ViintageJunkiie said:

Timmy84 said:

THATS what bothers me about Kim. She always think someone is rippin her off without paying homage ..

What's there to pay homage to Lil Kim? Wasn't like she invented dirty raps. Millie Jackson, Blowfly, Rudy Ray Moore and Lawanda Page beat Kim to that 20, 25 years before she arrived. And her looks she got from Grace Jones, Patti LaBelle and Madonna.

Exactly Lil Kim thinks that every female artist is stealing her style,lol.She's so damn insecure and jealous.

im saying! I should come out with a video with a patch of my hair dyed and she'll say "yeah I can see my influence in him"

Everytime I come into this thread and see those pics of Kim I am filled with great sorrow for once stood a beautiful woman, and now sits a beat up, rock kicking, venom spewing

The game is hard on a player. Ease down Kim...ease down.

Where Foxy at?

HotGritz said:

^ Wow! Now that's a story with some twists. I used to like her.

Both Kim and Foxy peaked in 1997.

^

Hmmm, I seem to recall "The Jump Off" being a huge hit for Kimmy in '03.

Identity said:

^

Hmmm, I seem to recall "The Jump Off" being a huge hit for Kimmy in '03.

I meant in terms of someone who let their skills do the talking. I wasn't a fan of that song lol

Identity said:

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Kim Ships Out Mixtape

March 4, 2011

After a few weeks delay, Lil’ Kim is ready to ship out her new mixtape Black Friday. The Queen Bee hand-packaged copies for fans who purchased the controversial release last month, along with posters and T-shirts that read, “Who Da F*ck Want War?!” She tweeted the above photo of the bulk shipment, writing, “Packing orders all night for you guys!”

The Brooklyn diva checked in with her loyal supporters in a Ustream session on Thursday night, addressing the tape’s hold up. “I know there was a delay with the mixtape, but it’s gonna be well worth the wait,” she promised. “Just know I love you and everything I do, I always make sure that it’s extra special no matter how long it takes.”

Kimmy Blanco claims she sold a whopping 113,000 copies within the first 28 hours of release, and shot back at those who questioned the numbers.

http://www.rap-up.com/201...n-ustream/

FInally..I didnt know where to buy it so I didnt. NOT excited about this mixtape though.

Click on the link to start placing your order now.

http://bit.ly/gLIYa6

Something was bothering me so I had to do it.

Oh no! Kimmy the platypus??!!

Identity said:

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Kim Ships Out Mixtape

March 4, 2011

After a few weeks delay, Lil’ Kim is ready to ship out her new mixtape Black Friday. The Queen Bee hand-packaged copies for fans who purchased the controversial release last month, along with posters and T-shirts that read, “Who Da F*ck Want War?!” She tweeted the above photo of the bulk shipment, writing, “Packing orders all night for you guys!”

The Brooklyn diva checked in with her loyal supporters in a Ustream session on Thursday night, addressing the tape’s hold up. “I know there was a delay with the mixtape, but it’s gonna be well worth the wait,” she promised. “Just know I love you and everything I do, I always make sure that it’s extra special no matter how long it takes.”

Kimmy Blanco claims she sold a whopping 113,000 copies within the first 28 hours of release, and shot back at those who questioned the numbers.

http://www.rap-up.com/201...n-ustream/

She's hilarious Posting a pic of the packages to be mailed out...just to convince everybody that her CD is selling alot of copies.It's funny watching her bend over backwards to prove that she's still relevent.

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Track Listing:

1. Intro
2. Pissin’ on ‘Em
3. Champagne Poppin’ (feat. Wiz Khalifa)
4. Hustle Hard
5. M.O.E.
6. Killin’ ‘Em (feat. Fabolous)
7. 6 Foot Tall
8. Clap, Clap (feat. I.R.S.)
9. Kimmy Girl (feat. Keri Hilson)
10. Gimme Brain
11. Cheatin’ (feat. Rihanna)
12. Exclusive Radio Interview
13. Grindin’ Makin’ Money (feat. Birdman & Nicki Minaj)
14. Racks
15. Pussy Callin’ (feat. Lil Boosie)
16. Black Friday
17. Faded (feat. Red Café & Rick Ross)
18. IRS Freeestyle
19. Lights, Camera, Action
20. Buy U Music (feat. Keri Hilson)

[Edited 3/9/11 12:46pm]

Black Friday release party at Webster Hall in New York (March 10).

Identity said:

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Track Listing:

1. Intro
2. Pissin’ on ‘Em
3. Champagne Poppin’ (feat. Wiz Khalifa)
4. Hustle Hard
5. M.O.E.
6. Killin’ ‘Em (feat. Fabolous)
7. 6 Foot Tall
8. Clap, Clap (feat. I.R.S.)
9. Kimmy Girl (feat. Keri Hilson)
10. Gimme Brain
11. Cheatin’ (feat. Rihanna)
12. Exclusive Radio Interview
13. Grindin’ Makin’ Money (feat. Birdman & Nicki Minaj)
14. Racks
15. Pussy Callin’ (feat. Lil Boosie)
16. Black Friday
17. Faded (feat. Red Café & Rick Ross)
18. IRS Freeestyle
19. Lights, Camera, Action
20. Buy U Music (feat. Keri Hilson)

[Edited 3/9/11 12:46pm]

Is it just me, or is Lil'Kim looking too much like Nikki Grahame?!?

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[Edited 3/11/11 20:56pm]

InsatiableCream said: