Lil’ Kim To Celebrate Iconic ‘Hard Core’ Album With One-Night-Only Orchestral Concert In Brooklyn

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Lil’ Kim To Celebrate Iconic ‘Hard Core’ Album With One-Night-Only Orchestral Concert In Brooklyn

Lil’ Kim is bringing Hard Core back home to Brooklyn — this time with a full orchestra.

The rap icon will headline Lil’ Kim’s Hard Core Symphony at Brooklyn’s Kings Theatre on November 19, 2026. The one-night-only concert will feature the Illharmonic Orchestra, blending live symphonic arrangements with Kim’s signature hip-hop sound.

The special performance will celebrate the legacy of Kim’s groundbreaking 1996 debut album, Hard Core, while also incorporating some of her biggest hits. According to promotional details, fans can expect orchestral versions of classics including “Crush on You,” “Big Momma Thang,” “No Time” and “Not Tonight (Ladies Night Remix).”

Released in 1996 and executive produced by The Notorious B.I.G., Hard Core became a defining project in Lil’ Kim’s career and helped establish her as one of hip-hop’s most influential female rappers.

The black-tie event begins at 8 p.m., with doors opening at 7 p.m. Formal attire is required.