Lil' Kim in Wallingford Center

Lil' Kim is an American rapper born Kimberly Denise Jones in Brooklyn in 1974. She emerged as a member of Junior M.A.F.I.A. under the mentorship of the Notorious B.I.G., then released her solo debut, Hard Core, in 1996. Her catalog also includes The Notorious K.I.M., La Bella Mafia, The Naked Truth and 9, while her best-known collaborations include the 2001 recording of “Lady Marmalade” with Christina Aguilera, Mýa and Pink. Lil' Kim undertook a short UK tour in 2001, then performed at Lovebox in 2013 and Hot 97 Summer Jam in 2015. In 2016, she joined the Bad Boy Family Reunion Tour.

Trina is an American rapper from Miami, born Katrina Laverne Taylor. She first attracted wide attention on Trick Daddy’s “Nann Nigga” and established her solo career with the album Da Baddest Bitch. Her best-known tracks include “Pull Over,” “B R Right” featuring Ludacris and “Here We Go” featuring Kelly Rowland. In 2021, Trina joined the Legendz of the Streetz Tour, whose lineup included Rick Ross, Jeezy, Gucci Mane and 2 Chainz. The following year, she performed a career-spanning set backed by a full band for NPR’s Tiny Desk.