Lil Kim will receive the prestigious “I Am Hip Hop” Award at the 2019 BET Hip Hop Awards. The Grammy Award-winning, multi-platinum rapper, singer, actress, and fashion icon has been a pioneer for sexy female emcees for more than two decades. Last year we witnessed Lil Wayne take the crown, it will be epic to see the Queen Bee recognized for her amazing work in Hip Hop. Catch the show on BET Tuesday, October 8th at 8 pm ET.
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Lil Kim To Receive I Am Hip Hop Award At 2019 BET Hip Hop Awards
Lil’ Kim’s debut studio album Hard Core was certified Double Platinum and spawned three consecutive No. 1 rap hits: “No Time,” “Not Tonight (Ladies Night Remix),” and “Crush on You,” making Kim the first female rapper with three consecutive number-one singles on Billboard’s Rap Songs chart. Her following albums, The Notorious K.I.M. (2000) and La Bella Mafia (2003), were certified Platinum, making her one of the only female rappers to have at least three consecutive Platinum albums. She also scored a #1 Billboard Hot 100 hit with 2001’s “Lady Marmalade,” featuring Christina Aguilera, Pink, & Mýa. Lil’ Kim is a trailblazer that will forever be embedded within the pages of pop culture and fashion. Her iconic and head-turning looks helped to pave the way for urban culture to be accepted on runways and in magazines. As an actress, Lil’ Kim has appeared on numerous television shows including two reality series. She has also appeared in numerous films including, She’s All That, Zoolander, Juwanna Man, Gang of Roses and You Got Served. Lil’ Kim has also danced her way into the hearts of millions on ABC’s Dancing with the Stars.
The Queen Bee is set to release her fifth studio album called 9 in the fall (dropping the first single “Found You”featuring City Girl’s Yung Miami and OT Genesis) and recently airing her reality show called Girls Cruise on MTV.
The 2019 BET Hip Hop Awards performers include Megan Thee Stallion, Rick Ross, Chance The Rapper, Offset, T-Pain, Lil Baby, Dababy, Lil Jon, Rapsody, YBN Cordae featuring Anderson .Paak, Saweetie, Kamillion, and Tom G. We’ll also have the Academy Award winner Daniel Kaluuya (Get Out) as a presenter, as well as, R&B superstar Teyana Taylor.
For the first time ever, the BET “Hip Hop Awards” will also include a live battle rap hosted by Ultimate Rap League founder Smack featuring noted battle rappers DNA, Geechi Gotti, T-Top, and Shotgun Suge. DJ Holiday will serve as the official announcer and house DJ for the evening.
As previously announced, Lil Duval will host the 2019 BET Hip Hop Awards.
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