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.