Lil' Kim, the undisputed Queen Bee, burst onto the scene alongside The Notorious B.I.G. in the Junior M.A.F.I.A., quickly establishing herself as a formidable force in Hip Hop. From her provocative ...

Nearly thirty years after its release, Lil’ Kim’s groundbreaking debut album Hard Core continues to influence the culture in ways few projects ever have. This week, the album received yet another ...

Lil’ Kim performs onstage during VH1 Hip Hop Honors: The 90s Game Changers at Paramount Studios on September 17, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Source: Maury Phillips/Getty Images North America) ...

"If challenging power is a core tenet of hip-hop," he continues, "few album covers encapsulate that as stylishly as Hard Core." The full list is now available at Billboard.com.

An artist’s album cover is arguably the most critical piece when rolling out a new project. Whether it’s a debut album or a performer’s swan song or anywhere in between, there’s always a special ...