The Lil prefix is one of the most popular and oldest naming traditions in hip-hop—it spans genres and decades, an eternal paradox in an industry all about getting big.
Our Lil Week research turned up hundreds of big Lil moments. Too many to include here. So we've narrowed it down to 12, featuring legendary Lils like Kim and B and Lil underground heroes. Some are amazing accomplishments, others are moments of great sadness. Read on for the highest highs and lowest lows in Lil history.
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Lil Troy releases "Wanna Be A Baller."
Lil Kim and Diana Ross at the 1999 VMAs.
Lil Bow Wow releases "Bounce With Me."
Lil Jon introduces the world to crunk music.
Lil Wayne starts Young Money Entertainment.
Lil Mama crashes Jay-Z & Alicia Keys onstage at the VMAs.
Lil B teaches the world his cooking dance.
Lil Yachty goes viral with the "1 Night" video.
Lil Uzi Vert’s stage dive at Rolling Loud.
Lil Peep passes away.
Lil Pump's "Gucci Gang" is the shortest song to crack the Top 10 in 42 years.
Lil Skies pays tribute to Lil Wayne with "Welcome to the Rodeo" video.
Lil Yachty vs. Joe Budden
Lil Xan releases "Betrayed"
Year: 2018