Lil Kim Splits with Atlantic Records

 •  XXL Magazine  •  by XXL Staff  •  26 Comments

Lil Kim has reportedly been released from her contract with Atlantic Records. In a recent article, Billboard.com cites her comments during an appearance on DJ Kay Slay’s Shade45 radio show “Streetsweeper Radio” as confirmation of the split. During the interview, Kim noted that she harbors no ill feelings towards the label but is eager to release her next album independently. The diminutive Brooklyn MC is rumored to be in negotiations with Imperial Records, the independent division of Capitol Music Group that Fat Joe is currently signed to. While Billboard was unable to confirm the move with any of Kim’s representatives, she did state that she feels prepared to work her next project without the backing of a major label. Her last full length project was 2005’s The Naked Truth, which has scanned 394,000 copies to date according to Nielsen Soundscan. Her as-of-yet untitled new album is now scheduled for release in April or May.

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  • http://www.OPPF.org INVICTUS

    If she does go to Fat Joe’s camp, Remy gone be maddddddddddd… That’s gone be a spit in her face, basically.

    -ROO-

    To the QUEs

    • MARK CARTEL

      nah son, she not signin 2 fat joe’s label…they sayin she mite b signin 2 da same label dat gave joe an independent label deal so dat she can put her shit out herself da same way fat joe duz his shit

  • http://yahoo.com CaesarDuke

    I don’t really give a fuck but lil kim looks raw 4real

  • R2j

    I hope she finds a new home. She is a top 10 MC and one of the greatest female MC’s to hold a mic. She’s a great talent and I’m sure someone will sign her with a new label with better promotions and better material.

    1st “That’s The way its gonna be.”
    Chicago, IL

    • TRIZZY

      YOU MUST BE CRAZY LIL KIM IS GARBAGE AND FAKE

  • Richard

    Ohio’s most wanted check me out and add me if you like what you hear thanks http://www.myspace.com/rimestrike1

    http://www.myspace.com/rimestrike1

    • ill G

      i did, not bad, keep at it.

  • BossGame

    STOP! Hating yourself lil mama with all that plastic surgery PLEASE!!!

  • BossGame

    This also applies to all the sisters working for KBR over in Iraq and Afganistan getting all that cheap surgery done in Singapore. Yeah!… The secrets out!

  • EReal

    Damn Kim.

    Rappers are gettin dropped like nadddda.

  • OUCH!

    Sucks to be you…Its a rapper reccession in this MuthaFucka!

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  • Lil’ Kim —-> Queen of New York

    KIM’s been tryin to leave Atlantic since she got out the Pen.
    They didnt drop her.

    I honestly dont care who’s she’s signed to , I’m really looking forward to her next album since she’s been in Prison.

  • Tito Santana

    Da Backwudz(U gonna luv me)and (I dont like the look of it) are now Labratz. They’ve departed Dallas Austin’s label Rowdy Records to start there own(Royal Family Music) along with producer Sol Messiah(chamillionaire sound of revenge),(David Banner),(Goodie Mobb),(Dead Prez),(Nappy Roots).. Check da new video called (Creation) on YOUTUBE or myspace.com/thebackwudzmusic..Also they just released an album Independenly Via the internet called (Atlantis Rising) available on Amazon.com, Itunes.com, rhapsody.com, ect..
    To all up and coming artist much success and dont be afraid to put that extra grind in and go Independent!! It’s a new era… Everything resides on the Internet even Hiphop! Dont sleep on The Move ment!!Wake up

  • c.lox

    i saw this interview with kay slay..and she seemed excited and happy to b doin tha independent thing….plus she gets more money units sold—i cant wait for her new LP

  • fireforreal

    I feel you on that one.Her Ms G.o.a.t mixtape is fire and I think her album will be good because when your independant you make more cake and have more flexibility.

  • NIG

    INDIE IS THE WAY……MO MONEY-MO MONEY-MO MONEY 394000 ON A INDEPENDANT LABLE IS 3MILL ON A MAJOR YOU WILL END UP IN DEPT WITH THEM…..A SMART MOVE BECAUSE SHE IS GARUNTEED 2 SELL MORE THAN 200OOO WITH HER FAN BASE….

  • Kev Lomax

    It’s hard to see her sometimes, cause she just look so damn different. You know that talkin clown on Saw, she kinda look like that. Then again sometimes she still be lookin bad as fuck. I don’t know man, she still the best female MC. Hope everything works out.

  • Hovito

    Smart move. And she aint get dropped u dumbass, she left the label. SMH. Can’t read?

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  • ill G

    um..ya’ll actin like she really that raw. i mean yea she has tenure, but c’mon, this is the same chick that made “how many licks” getdafuggouttahea

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  • Lil’ Kim —-> Queen of New York

    Cant wait for her album. I know she’s got alot to address. Her MS GOAT mixtape was bananaz. She got off on that bitch. Check out that Rock On Wit Yo Badself joint.

    Lil’ Kim “Ms GOAT” ———>

    http://www.datpiff.com/Lil-Kim-DJ-Whoo-Kid-Mister-Cee-Ms-GOAT-mid9559.html

  • http://www.ruhmlos.com dexter

    man who cares bout LK ??!?!
    check out this backstage channel that 50cent made for his fans !
    he posts live stuff from his mobile phone while on tour:

    http://www.kyte.tv/ch/18531-thisis50com

    peace !

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    Is actually blogengine a lot better than wp for some reason? Needs to be because it’s becoming more popluar nowadays.