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'''Queen Bee Entertainment''' is a [[record label]] founded by American rapper [[Lil' Kim]] in 1999. It has signed artists including [[Lil Cease]] and [[Tiffany Foxx]]. The label's name is a reference to Lil' Kim's alias "[[Honorific nicknames in popular music|Queen Bee]]."
'''Queen Bee Entertainment''' (also known as '''International Rock Star Records''')<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.rap-up.com/2011/01/02/lil-kim-swarms-massachusetts-for-new-years-celebration/ | title=Lil' Kim Swarms Massachusetts for New Year's Celebration }}</ref> is a [[record label]] founded by American rapper [[Lil' Kim]] in 1999. It has signed artists including [[Lil Cease]] and [[Tiffany Foxx]]. The label's name is a reference to Lil' Kim's alias "[[Honorific nicknames in popular music|Queen Bee]]."


==History==
==History==
In 1999, [[Lil' Kim]] started her own label, after previously being contracted to [[Big Beat Records (American record label)|Big Beat]]/Undeas. She got help from [[Sean Combs|P.Diddy]] with starting her own label, and took [[Junior MAFIA]] with her. In December 1999, Kim then signed to [[Atlantic Records|Atlantic]], which agreed to also provide distribution for the artists on her label. In 2006, Lil’ Kim partnered with [[Lance Rivera]] along with [[Queen Latifah]]'s [[Flavor Unit]] which would be managing her career and be stake holders at the label. Kim was granted release out of her contract with [[Atlantic Records|Atlantic]]. In 2017, Lil’ Kim and the label signed a new distribution deal with [[Entertainment One Music|eOne]].
In 1999, [[Lil' Kim]] started her own label, after previously being contracted to [[Big Beat Records (American record label)|Big Beat]]/Undeas. She got help from [[Sean Combs]] with starting her own label, and signed [[Junior MAFIA]] as the first act. In December 1999, Kim then signed to [[Atlantic Records|Atlantic]], which agreed to also provide distribution for the artists on her label. In 2006, Kim partnered with [[Lance Rivera]] along with [[Queen Latifah]]'s [[Flavor Unit]], which would be managing her career serve as stake holders for the label. Kim was later granted release from her contract with [[Atlantic Records|Atlantic]], and in 2017, signed the label to a distribution deal with [[Entertainment One Music|E1]].


==Artists==
==Artists==
* [[Lil' Kim]] (CEO and President)
* [[Lil' Kim]] (CEO and President)
* [[Tiffany Foxx]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rap-up.com/2013/03/05/lil-kim-introduces-tiffany-foxx-on-hot-97/ |title=Lil' Kim Introduces Tiffany Foxx on Hot 97 |publisher=Rap-Up.com |access-date=2014-02-09}}</ref>
* [[Tiffany Foxx]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rap-up.com/2013/03/05/lil-kim-introduces-tiffany-foxx-on-hot-97/ |title=Lil' Kim Introduces Tiffany Foxx on Hot 97 |publisher=Rap-Up.com |access-date=2014-02-09}}</ref>
* [[Junior MAFIA]]
* [[Junior M.A.F.I.A.]]
* [[Lil' Cease]]
* [[Lil' Cease]]
* Mr. Bristal
* Mr. Bristal
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Latest revision as of 17:49, 13 December 2024

Queen Bee Entertainment
Founded1999
FounderLil' Kim
Distributor(s)Atlantic Records (1999–2010)
Republic Records (2010–2012)
eOne (2017–Present)
GenreHardcore hip hop
Country of originUnited States

Queen Bee Entertainment (also known as International Rock Star Records)[1] is a record label founded by American rapper Lil' Kim in 1999. It has signed artists including Lil Cease and Tiffany Foxx. The label's name is a reference to Lil' Kim's alias "Queen Bee."

History

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In 1999, Lil' Kim started her own label, after previously being contracted to Big Beat/Undeas. She got help from Sean Combs with starting her own label, and signed Junior MAFIA as the first act. In December 1999, Kim then signed to Atlantic, which agreed to also provide distribution for the artists on her label. In 2006, Kim partnered with Lance Rivera along with Queen Latifah's Flavor Unit, which would be managing her career serve as stake holders for the label. Kim was later granted release from her contract with Atlantic, and in 2017, signed the label to a distribution deal with E1.

Artists

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Discography

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Albums released on label

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Albums released on Queen Bee Entertainment label.
Artist Album details Peak chart positions Certifications Sales
US US R&B FRA GER JPN NL SWI UK
Lil' Cease 26 3 — — — — — —
Lil' Kim 4 1 70 76 — 85 100 67
  • US: 1,500,000
  • WW: 3,200,000
    (as of 2007)[5]
Lil' Kim 5 4 105 82 33 — 81 80
  • US: Platinum[3]
  • US: 1,100,000
  • WW: 1,600,000
Lil' Kim 6 3 — — 46 — — —
  • US:
  • US: 420,000
  • WW : 2,700,000 (as of 2010)
Lil' Kim
  • Title: 9
  • Released: October 11, 2019
  • Singles: "Go Awff", "Found You"
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Mixtape releases

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References

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  1. ^ "Lil' Kim Swarms Massachusetts for New Year's Celebration".
  2. ^ "Lil' Kim Introduces Tiffany Foxx on Hot 97". Rap-Up.com. Retrieved 2014-02-09.
  3. ^ a b "Database". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved 2007-08-02.
  4. ^ "Canadian Recording Industry Association (CRIA): Gold & Platinum – July 2001". Music Canada. Archived from the original on 2012-02-13. Retrieved 2012-04-14.
  5. ^ Odum, Shanel (October 2007). "Where My Ladies At?". Vibe. Vibe Media Group: 50. ISSN 1070-4701. Retrieved April 7, 2015.
  6. ^ "New Mixtape: Tiffany Fox King Fox". Vibe. 2014-06-17. Retrieved 2014-06-17.


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