Lil’ kim early life before fame

Birth Lil' Kim was born on July 11, 1974 in Brooklyn, New York to Ruby Mae and Linwood Jones. She has an older brother named Christopher.

Parents' separation

When Lil' Kim was nine years old, her parents separated and she was raised by her father.

Moving to New Rochelle

After her parents divorced, Lil' Kim moved to suburban New Rochelle with her mother and brother.

Leaving home

At age 14, Lil' Kim left home and began living on the streets.

Dropping out of high school

Lil' Kim dropped out of high school after transferring to Brooklyn College Academy to finish her remaining year and a half.

Lil' Kim's mentor and life saver was Christopher Wallace, who went by the stage name The Notorious B.I.G. Wallace helped her develop her music career and became a key figure in her personal life.