By Karu F. Daniels, AOL Black Voices
Hip-hop sexpot Lil' Kim is riding on cloud nine these days.
The X-rated ex-con (legally known as Kimberly Jones) is back in the mix with a hit TV show and a hit song.
Her most recent foray into television, 'The Search for the Next Doll,' has brought The CW Network its latest break-out reality hit.
And the pint-sized Brooklyn native has returned to her rap roots and re-teamed with hip-hop mogul Diddy for a remix of his latest single 'Last Night.'
Diddy's 80's pop-influenced ditty, which originally featured Keyshia Cole as its main collaborator, has been remixed -- and released via his MySpace page -- with Lil' Kim spitting a few verses. Beleaguered rap star Busta Rhymes also contributes to the infectious track.
"The success of 'Last Night' has truly been a blessing," Diddy said. "And you know I had to do a remix ... It feels great to be working with Lil' Kim again after all these years."
After several years of putting their artist/producer relationship on ice (Diddy produced and appeared on Kim's very first solo single 'No Time,' in 1996), they are back into the swing of things.
"We've always had amazing chemistry together," Kim, who was released from prison last summer, said. "It was a great feeling to pick back up where we left off years ago and do it again."
The Grammy Award winning rapstress has been spending the past year working on a book, titled 'Price of Loyalty,' which is expected to be released later this year. She's also prepping for the launch of her clothing line, 24-7-Star; as well as helping those in need through ongoing programs via her non-profit organization, Lil' Kim Cares.
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By: Miss Phillips on 4/27/2007 8:54PM
I respect the way Lil Kim is gradually moving back into the spotlight by making television appearances and now doing the remix with Diddy. Teaming up with Diddy will soothe the nostalgia felt my loyal Biggie or Junior Mafia fans. However, I sincerely hope that Lil Kim will start to embrace her new body and not hide behind flowers, and I really think she should tell the camera people to show her as she is. She's a celebrity and I know in due time she will rehatch into her well known body image. I would she the transformation gradually happen than to have her suddenly reappear thin.
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By: Cee Cee on 4/28/2007 7:00PM
Lil Kim is one of my favoriates, I know that her and Diddy is going to do it up togeather, Congradulations Kim on your come back we all make mistakes.And on your helping the ones in need.God bless you...
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By: Ju Ju Jeffries on 5/01/2007 9:35AM
Praise God
Hey Now the Queen is home and I am so so glad because even though Lil' Kim is not a mother she has a mother that she belongs too and was well missed and I wish that when a woman tells you she's not a snitch then people should listen. But, with this last note the people who turned on you will have to answer to God because they was tryng to take you out of the spot light in anyway they could. I Love You My sister Keep
God Always First " Lil" Kim
Ms Judy
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By: Positive Images on 5/01/2007 12:41PM
I hope lil kim and p.diddy make a positive envolvement or positive motivation to people who listen to their music. Some music producers are all about the money and don't care who their music is influencing, so I hope they keep this in mind when make their next move.
Provoke Positiveness, High Motivation and remember our YOUTH is watching and listening.
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By: junebugg on 5/01/2007 1:40PM
well well well prison will change ya... it took her a year to look at herself....
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By: KEE-KEE on 5/01/2007 5:35PM
YOU GO GIRL!!!! I CAN'T WAIT FOR THE ARRIVAL OF YOUR NEW ALBUM.
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By: STEVO on 5/01/2007 6:58PM
LIL to the KIM... Yo, I love KIM, she is the Queen under and in all circumstances... I adore her courage and she has proven that without BIG, she's still Hardcore. Jail does change people and the sooner you see your friends for who they are, you will also change... BIG UPS, KIM... There's not another rap chick that can take your place.
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By: VYBZLORD on 5/01/2007 9:36PM
A WAH THE PHUCK DO DEM LIL KIM IS THE REAL QUEEN B
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By: bonita on 5/02/2007 12:33AM
im so happy for them and the song iz fire go head kim and diddy
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By: Elizabeth Johnson on 5/01/2007 11:26PM
Hy lil kim whats up girl Iam glad you are back girl you and diddy do your thing because people are caniving at times and love to see you down just keep on keepin on king bee you are the best
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