What is Lil Mama’s Net Worth?

Lil Mama, an American rapper and actress known for her dynamic presence in the entertainment world, boasts a net worth of $2 million. She shot to fame with her 2007 hit “Lip Gloss,” a track that later found its place on her debut album “VYP (Voice of the Young People)” in 2008. Over the years, Lil Mama has continued to make waves by releasing more hit singles, serving as a judge on MTV’s “America’s Best Dance Crew,” and featuring in notable TV films like “CrazySexyCool: The TLC Story” and “When Love Kills: The Falicia Blakely Story.” Additionally, she’s appeared on the reality TV series “Growing Up Hip Hop.”

Early Life

Born as Niatia Kirkland on October 4, 1989, in New York City, Lil Mama grew up in a bustling household with several siblings, including Arnstar, a fellow rapper and dancer. Her life took a dramatic turn when her mother, Tara, succumbed to breast cancer in late 2007. In the wake of this tragedy, Kirkland and her older siblings took on the responsibility of caring for their younger brothers and sisters.

Music Career

Lil Mama’s breakout single, “Lip Gloss,” debuted in mid-2007, quickly climbing to number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100, solidifying her status in the music industry. That same year, she added a fresh twist to Avril Lavigne’s hit “Girlfriend” with a remix. Her 2008 album “VYP (Voice of the Young People)” capitalized on the success of “Lip Gloss,” reaching number 25 on the Billboard 200. She also collaborated on “Baby Baby” from Karina Pasian’s album “First Love” that year.

Entering the 2010s, Lil Mama launched tracks like “Doughboy” and “Hustler Girl.” Her 2011 releases included “Scrawberry,” “On & On & On,” and the Snoop Dogg-featured “NY NY LA LA.” In 2015, she dropped the mixtape “Take Me Back,” featuring singles such as “Sausage” and “Too Fly.” The following year, she unveiled singles like “Summer Sixteen,” “4pm,” and a remix of Rihanna’s “Work.” In 2018, she collaborated with Drake Bell on “Call Me When You’re Lonely.”

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Reality Television

In 2008, Lil Mama joined the judging panel of MTV’s dance competition “America’s Best Dance Crew,” initially alongside JC Chasez and Shane Sparks, later joined by Omarion and D-Trix. She remained a fixture until the show concluded after its seventh season in 2012. By 2018, Lil Mama was back on TV, competing in MTV’s “The Challenge: Champs vs. Stars” and VH1’s “Hip Hop Squares,” while also starring in WE tv’s “Growing Up Hip Hop: Atlanta.” She returned to the franchise in 2019 as a recurring cast member of “Growing Up Hip Hop: New York.”

Acting Career

Lil Mama made her significant acting debut in VH1’s 2013 biopic “CrazySexyCool: The TLC Story,” playing Lisa Lopes, alongside Keke Palmer and Drew Sidora who portrayed other TLC members. She ventured back into acting in 2017, leading in “When Love Kills: The Falicia Blakely Story” on TV One, where she depicted a young mother turned criminal. In 2018, she appeared in the CW sports drama “All American.” Her film credits have since expanded to include titles like “All In,” “True to the Game 2” and “True to the Game 3,” “Fruits of the Heart,” and “A Hip Hop Story.”

Speeding Incident

In 2016, Lil Mama was arrested in Harlem for driving 38 mph in a zone with a 25 mph speed limit. Her license was consequently revoked.