Lil' Kim's album THE NAKED TRUTH featuring the new hit single 'Whoa' is in stores right NOW!

Lil' Kim's latest album THE NAKED TRUTH featuring the new hit single 'Whoa' is in stores right now!

Lil' Kim's latest album THE NAKED TRUTH featuring the new single 'Whoa' is in stores right now!

BET's cameras were allowed full access to Lil' Kim, her entourage and family before she headed off to a maximum-security prison in Pennsylvania.  Sent there on a conviction for false testimony to a federal grand jury about a shootout involving members of her posse outside a New York City radio station, Lil' Kim was sentenced to one year and a day for protecting friends involved in the 2001 incident.  Lil' Kim's loyalty proved to be a costly lesson -- one that Kim, her closest friends and associates will discuss in this series.

'We take an unblinking look at her life and her choices, and the consequences of those choices,' says BET President of Entertainment Reginald Hudlin. 'We do not turn away from the hard truth of what's going on.'

Is Kimberly Jones a victim, a soldier or a fool for refusing to break the "no snitching" code of the streets? Watch, and then decide for yourself, offers Hudlin.

Over the course of fourteen unforgettable days, BET viewers ride along with the rap diva and fashion icon as she sorts out her business and legal affairs, makes her last few public appearances to promote her new CD, shoots a video, attends fashion week, shops, hits the party scene and says goodbye to friends and family before turning herself over to authorities. Viewers witness Lil' Kim, the superstar, making the physical transformation to becoming Kimberly Jones -- peeling off the layers of hair extensions, acrylic nails, false eyelashes and stage make-up. The cameras also capture her private moments as Lil' Kim attempts to come to grips with who she is and where she's headed. This remarkable journey is set to a soundtrack punctuated by the hypnotic grooves and skillfully-delivered rhymes from Lil' Kim's latest critically-acclaimed disc, THE NAKED TRUTH, in stores now.

'I've always been fascinated by Lil' Kim,' says executive producer Tracey Edmonds, who pitched the project to BET. 'She's such a dynamic female, on so many different levels. She's a businesswoman. She's a recording icon. She's a fashion icon. Seeing everything she was trying accomplish, preparing to go away, and being so strong . . . it was really fascinating to spend time with her for two weeks on this roller coaster ride.'

Also joining Lil' Kim on the journey is a colorful cast of characters including her legal team, manager, personal assistants, family and other members of her close-knit inner circle. They're all trying to deal with what's ahead for Kim and the impact on their lives of her imminent absence.  By the time this series concludes, each will have helped viewers gain a whole new perspective on the diminutive, but larger-than-life rapper known as Lil' Kim.

'Whoa' - Lil' Kim (Video)
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Also, Lil' Kim is getting her very own show on BET! 'Lil' Kim: Countdown To Lockdown' will chronicle Kim's last two weeks of freedom as she ties up her businesses, says goodbye to friends and makes peace with herself as she emotionally prepares to serve a prison sentence. This is Kim's real life with all of its glamour, drama, comedy and tragedy. Leave it to BET to bring the REAL to reality TV. Check for 'Lil' Kim: Countdown To Lockdown' premiering March 9th at 9pm on BET!

Lil' Kim's new album THE NAKED TRUTH featuring the hit singles 'Whoa,' 'Lighters Up' and 'Shut Up Chick' is in stores NOW!

Tomorrow, December 22nd, Lil' Kim's charity, Lil' Kim Cares will work with boxing champion Zab Judah’s charity, The Fight for Life Foundation, and clothing company, Mitchell & Ness to donate toys to underprivileged children in the Philadelphia area, ages 13 and under. From 4pm – 6pm the Francis J. Myers Recreation Center located on 58th and Kingsessing Avenues will be open for those who wish to donate gifts as well as receive them.

In a handwritten letter to her fans (viewable on www.lilkim.com), Lil’ Kim writes:

Dear Fans,

I Thank all of you for your Heartfelt, Overwhelming, Tremendous Love & Support.

It has been your wonderful letters that has helped my time pass.

I am so……Blessed to have fans like you.

I wanna wish you all a Merry X-Mas and a Happy New Year.

May God Bless all of you and your families with Happy Holidays and The best times of your life.

Have fun for me too. J God Bless.

Love,

Lil' Kim
(Queen Bee)

Lil' Kim's new album THE NAKED TRUTH featuring the hit singles 'Lighters Up' & 'Shut Up B*tch' is in stores NOW!

And tune in tonight 9/27 at 7:30pm (et/pt) to get up close and personal with the Queen Bee as she tells it all on BET's Testimony! This is one show you don't wanna miss, so tell everyone you know to tune in, aight?

Click the links below to watch BK's anthem 'Lighters Up'!

'Lighters Up' (Video)

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And after you check out THE NAKED TRUTH on BET.com, be sure to go out and cop the album in a hood near you on Tuesday, September 27th! The day is almost here, so tell everyone you know 'THE QUEEN BEE IS BACK', now put ya lighters UP!

Watch Lil' Kim host a full day of hip hop shows on MTV2's Sucker Free Sunday this weekend on 8/25!

'I have unfortunately been assigned to a federal detention center instead of a prison camp as discussed, in the City of Philadelphia.  I am not certain that this constitutes fair & equal treatment.'

'However, today begins a new saga in my life which I expect to strengthen me and allow me time for reflection. I am blessed to have so many great things in my life - family, friends, and God. All will be in my thoughts daily. I plan to write music while in prison, read and pray regularly and will come out a stronger, more confident woman.'

'I will write many of my fans, and expect the 'Lil Kim' brand to be even bigger when I come out - I am just getting started in my career.  My fourth solo album, THE NAKED TRUTH comes out next week on September 27th, and I have much more planned. Thanks to all for their thoughts and prayers...and I will see you soon.'

Lil' Kim's new album THE NAKED TRUTH feat. the hit singles 'Lighters Up' and 'Shut Up Chick' will be in stores September 27th!

Li' Kim's new album THE NAKED TRUTH is in stores September 27th!

On NAKED TRUTH, Queen Bee collaborated with a line up of today's hottest artists and producers including Snoop Dogg, Twista, T.I., and Bun B. Plus production from Scott Storch, Hot Runner, Fredwreck and Red Spyda. Click here to launch new player/ecard NOW!

'Lighters Up' Kim's new single represents for every hood in America! Peep the links below to hear the track and make sure you run out and cop Lil' Kim's much anticipated new album THE NAKED TRUTH, in stores everywhere in September!

'Lighters Up' (Clean)
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Due remember, Lil' Kim's new album NAKED TRUTH is in stores September 13th. Log on now @ www.lilkim.com to hear "Shut Up B*tch"!

On NAKED TRUTH, Kim collaborates with a line-up of today's hottest hip-hop producers, including Kanye West, Scott Storch, 7 Aurelius, Fredwreck (Snoop Dogg, Cypress Hill), Hot Runner (Eve, Cassidy), and Red Spyda.

Kim's new album follows 2003's LA BELLA MAFIA, which made its Billboard 200 debut at #5. That collection included the top-charting smash, 'Magic Stick,' as well as the hit singles 'The Jump Off' and 'Thug Luv.'

Lil' Kim first stepped into the world's spotlight as part of the late Notorious B.I.G.'s rap collective Junior M.A.F.I.A., in which she was the lone female member. Her thugged-out Betty Boop delivery on tracks such as 'Player's Anthem' and 'Get Money' helped propel Junior M.A.F.I.A.'s 1995 RIAA gold certified Big Beat/Atlantic debut, 'CONSPIRACY,' into the top 10 on the Billboard 200, and established Kim as Bonnie to Biggie's Clyde.

In 1996, Kim unleashed her classic debut solo collection, HARD CORE. Featuring backing from producers such as Sean 'Puffy' Combs, Jermaine Dupri, and Prestige, the album quickly earned RIAA double-platinum certification, and confirmed the brazen and controversial Kim as the reigning Queen of Hip-Hop.

2000's 'THE NOTORIOUS K.I.M.' saw Lil' Kim's star continue to rise as she graced the covers of such magazines as The Source, XXL, Interview, and Vibe. In 2001, Lil' Kim teamed with Christina Aguilera, Pink, Mya, and Missy Elliott for the blockbuster remake of 'Lady Marmalade.' The track's success led to Kim winning her first-ever Grammy Award, for 'Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals.'

Hear the new song, 'Shut Up,' and get more from Lil' Kim at http://www.lilkim.com.

"Shut Up Chick" - Lil ' Kim (Audio Links)

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