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Lil Mama

Niatia Kirkland, better known as Lil Mama, is a multifaceted and dynamic entertainer, singer, rapper, songwriter, actress, and exceptional dancer. Lil Mama is known for her keen spirit, and in addition to her artistic abilities, she is an inspirational speaker and entrepreneur. Born in Harlem, NY, Lil Mama took to music and dance at an early age. Using poetry as a tool of self-expression, she soon found her voice in music. As she continued to grow, she learned how to combine these skills and her dedication over time led her to global success. In 2006, at 17 years old, she signed to Jive Records and soon after joined Avril Lavigne in Grammy-nominated producer Dr. Luke's remix of Lavigne's song "Girlfriend." Her first full-length album "VYP (Voice of the Young People)" was released just over a year later, debuting at number 25 on the Billboard 200, and featuring the hit single "Lip Gloss," making Lil Mama a household name. While continuing to work on her music, Lil Mama brought her dance expertise and charismatic persona to the judge's table on MTV's "America's Best Dance Crew" for seven seasons alongside fellow judge JC Chasez and host Mario Lopez. Lil Mama broke into acting in a major way, landing the role of the iconic Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopes in the VH1 biopic CrazySexyCool: The TLC Story, starring alongside Keke Palmer and Drew Sidora. Lil Mama even joined TLC members Rozonda 'Chilli' Thomas and Tionne 'T-Boz' Watkins' in live performances surrounding the release of the film, including the 2013 American Music Awards. She also co-stars in director Benny Boom's "48 Hours to Live," a 3D hybrid merging the genres of film noir and dance. Most recently, Lil Mama's groundbreaking music video for her song "Sausage" went viral with 3 million views in its first week (and 9.2 million views as of today). The song appears on her mixtape "Take Me Back," released in December 2015, a nostalgic and upbeat ode to the golden years of hip-hop with a fresh millennial appeal. Mama is a passionate and well-rounded artist who understands the importance of constantly honing her craft and staying sharp; with her role as the lead in the raw and powerful true story "Hit a Lick", she further solidifies herself as a formidable contender in the arts and entertainment arena.


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Born:
Oct 4, 1989 In Harlem, New York, USA
Movie/TV Credits:
15
First Appeared:
In the series American Music Awards 1974-02-19
Latest Project:
Movie A Hip Hop Story 2024-02-23
Known For
Poster of A Hip Hop Story
Poster of Sisters
Poster of Hip Hop Family Christmas
Poster of All In
Filmography
Movie A Hip Hop Story Mc Ryte 2024-02-23
Movie Sisters Tia 2023-08-03
Movie The Real Queens of Hip Hop: The Women Who Changed the Game Self 2021-10-18
Movie True to the Game 3 Alia 2021-12-03
Movie Hip Hop Family Christmas A The Rapper 2021-12-06
Movie True to the Game 2 Alia 2020-11-06
Movie All In Keema 2019-06-13
Series All American Chyna Q 2018-10-10
Movie When Love Kills: The Falicia Blakely Story Falicia 2017-09-04
Movie 48 Hours to Live Val 2016-11-09
Movie Aaliyah: The Princess of R&B Lush Unsa 2014-11-15
Movie Crazy Sexy Cool: The TLC Story Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopes 2013-10-21
Movie My Mic Sounds Nice: A Truth About Women and Hip Hop Self 2010-08-30
Series America's Next Top Model Guest 2003-05-20
Series American Music Awards Self - Musical Guest 1974-02-19