Lil Mama
Lil Mama, whose real name is **Niatia Jessica Kirkland**, was born on October 4, 1989, in Harlem, New York City. She is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, dancer, and actress. Here are some highlights of her career:
– **Early Career**: Lil Mama gained recognition at a young age, signing with Jive Records in 2006. She first appeared alongside Avril Lavigne in the remix of Lavigne’s hit single “Girlfriend”.
– **Debut Album**: Her debut album, **”VYP (Voice of the Young People),”** was released in 2008 and debuted at number 25 on the Billboard 200. The album featured hit singles like “Lip Gloss” and “Shawty Get Loose” (featuring Chris Brown and T-Pain) – Bio, Facts, Family Life of Rapper](https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/lil-mama-40699.php).
– **Television**: Lil Mama served as a judge on MTV’s **”America’s Best Dance Crew”** for seven seasons from 2008 to 2012. She also appeared in the VH1 biographical film **”CrazySexyCool: The TLC Story”**, portraying Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes.
– **Recent Work**: Lil Mama continues to work on her music and has released mixtapes like **”Take Me Back”** (2015). She also starred in the film **”48 Hours to Live”** and the TV show **”Growing Up Hip Hop: Atlanta”**.
Lil Mama is known for her energetic personality and her contributions to both music and television.