- Lil Mama
Infobox musical artist
Name = Lil Mama
Img_size = 200 x 799 - 34k - jpg
Img_capt = Lil Mama in New York in 2007
Background = solo_singer
Birth_name = Niatia Jessica Kirkland
Born = birth date and age|1989|10|4 [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2674657/ Lil Mama ] ]Brooklyn ,New York ,USA
Origin =Harlem ,Brooklyn ,New York ,USA
Genre = Hip hop, R&B,pop rap , electro
Occupation =Rapper ,singer ,dancer [ [http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1563517/20070627/lil_mama__2_.jhtml Lil Mama Proving To Fans, She's More Than Just The 'Lip Gloss' Girl] ]Songwriter
Years_active = 2007-present
Associated_acts =Vanessa Hudgens , Chris Brown,T-Pain ,Raven Symoné Natasha, Hurricane Chris,Bow Wow , Huey,Swizz Beatz ,Rasheeda ,Jibbs ,Avril Lavigne ,Peter Toh ,Rihanna
Label =Jive Records ,Zomba Label Group
URL = [http://www.lilmamaonline.com/ Lil-Mama's Official Website]Niatia Jessica Kirkland (born
October 4 ,1989 ) better known by herstage name Lil Mama, is a MTV Music Award-nominated Americanpop rap per currently signed toJive Records . Lil Mama was born inHarlem and later moved toBrooklyn ,New York where she attendedEdward R. Murrow High School . [ [http://www.lilmamaonline.com/bio.php Bio - LilMamaOnline.com - Jive Records ] ]Lil Mama has been featured in remixes of various singles including "Girlfriend" (
Avril Lavigne ), "Umbrella" (Rihanna ),Beautiful Girls " (Sean Kingston ), and "Just Fine " (Mary J. Blige ).Lil Mama was nominated for
Monster Single of the Year for her song "Lip Gloss" at the 2007MTV Video Music Awards , but the award was given toRihanna , for "Umbrella". She also appears as one of the judges on the MTV reality dance competition "America's Best Dance Crew ". [ [http://www.mtv.com/ontv/dyn/dance_crew/cast_member/cast_member.jhtml?personalityId=9677 Lil Mama Dance Crew Bio] ]Tara Kirkland, Lil' Mama's mother, died on
December 15 ,2007 after a four-year battle with cancer. Lil Mama received the news while on tour and had to rush back home.cite web |url=http://www.bet.com/Music/News/musicnews_thescoop_12.21.htm?wbc_purpose=Basic&WBCMODE=PresentationUnpublished |title= THE SCOOP: Pitbull, Lil Mama, James Brown|last=Barnes|first=Sia Tiambi Retrieved onDecember 21 ,2007 ] The music video of "Shawty Get Loose" featuring Chris Brown and T-Pain, was dedicated to her. http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1558321/20070427/lil_mama__2_.jhtml Lil Mama Hopes To Make It Big With Some Help From 'Lip Gloss'] MTV.com Apr 27, 2007 ]Her debut album, "
VYP (Voice of the Young People) " was released in April 2008, and debuted at #25 [ [http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/charts/chart_display.jsp?f=The+Billboard+200&pageNumber=Top+11-50&g=Albums Billboard Album Charts - Top 200 Albums - Music Retail Sales ] ] in theBillboard charts. [ [http://www.theblackspotlight.com/news/Lil_Mama_Still_Reigns_As_Voice_Of_The_Young_People.html Lil Mama Still Reigns As the Voice of the Young People] ] Lil Mama was scheduled to be featured on a remix/skit version ofLil Wayne 's "A Milli ", but the song, ultimately, failed to make the final cut of "Tha Carter III ". She is also featured onVanessa Hudgens ' song, "Amazed" from her 2008 album, "Identified ".Discography
Albums
ingles
Awards/Nominations
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BET Awards
**2008, Best Female Hip-Hop Artist (Nominated)*
MTV Video Music Awards
**2007, Monster Single of the Year: "Lip Gloss" (Nominated)*
Teen Choice Awards
**2008, Choice Rap/Hip-Hop Track: "Shawty Get Loose" (Winner)
**2008, Choice TV Personality: Randy Jackson's America's Next Best Dance Crew (Nominated)
**2007, Choice Rap Artist: (Nominated)
**2007, Choice Summer Song: "Lip Gloss" (Nominated)
**2007, Choice Music Hookup: "Shawty Get Loose" (Nominated)References
External links
* [http://www.lilmamaonline.com Official Website]
* [http://www.lil-mamaonline.com Official Fansite]
*imdb name|2674657|Lil Mama
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