Lil’ Kim

Under the guidance of one of rap’s most influential artists, The Notorious BIG, Kimberly Denise Jones began her music career under the name Lil’ Kim. After some time performing in the Junior MAFIA group, Lil’ Kim continued as a solo artist, with her debut album Hard Core eventually becoming double platinum-certified. Since then, she has sold over 30 million singles and 15 million albums around the world.

Outside the music industry, Lil’ Kim also appeared in a few shows along the way, including Dancing with the Stars. A contestant in the show’s 8th season, Lil’ Kim managed to impress audiences with her impressive dance numbers alongside her partner, Derek Hough. In fact, she was a consistent high-scorer and even got credit for being that season’s fan-favorite. With 20 pounds lost from her stint on the show, Lil’ Kim now follows a strict diet of only 1,200 to 1,400 calories a day, keeps hydrated, and avoids consuming any heavy foods.