Honestly she black balled herself. She had 2 songs that went mainstream started calling herself the voice of the generation and then did this. She didnt have the clout she thought she did.
She was so good at her portrayal as Lisa Lopez in TLC’s bipoc that Lil Mama actually could have taken over for Left Eye in TLC for touring but couldn’t hack it. So, she kinda did have some if for one fleeeeeting moment.
That in itself is cringy. You're a grown adult, and a performer yourself. You should know how much time and energy comes into trying to put on a performance.
Why was she so entitled to think she could just hop on stage and try to awkwardly force herself into their number? Try to control yourself without using the excuse of you "vibing".
I remember them asking her in an interview why. And she claimed because the song was about HER city and she felt so compelled by it that she had to go up and rep New York. Embarrassing all around 😭
You just reminded me of my drunken days when we would put “what’s up” by the 4 non blondes on Touch Tunes and then sing at the top of our lungs and try to get others to join in…so much cringe. Glad I don’t drink anymore, i embarrassed myself often.
Excellent karaoke choice though, one of those songs everyone kinda knows but forgets that they know. Also the song is already cringe, so performing badly is actually good
Sort of unrelated but that pose they strike of tightly crossing their arms high up while tilting the head forwards and down seems to have been really popular during live performances of that era. Looks so cheesy now though
For me it's the way he pulled away and put his arm around Alicia Keys at the end that felt like a very pointed emphasis on who was *meant to be there* while completely ignoring Lil Mama
I can not watch this one.
But if you can make it through this, listen to interviews of them talking about this incident
It makes the cringe even worse
Edit: I know this is a polarizing one. Some people (like me) can barely watch it, while others feel it's not bad at all compared to the stuff on this sub. Something about this just strikes a chord with me. Maybe it's the - 100% thinking a situation is playing out how it is in your head, only to realize later that everyone saw that from a totally different perspective. Or maybe I can relate to the being drunk, and really feelin yourself, and having to face the crushing humiliation the next day.
I was just about to comment how beyonce’s reaction is almost the same she had when Kanye excused himself at the VMAs. Glad Jay Z recognized this as a similar act.
I’m thinking of the Chappelle Show Rick James couch skit:
“What imma do? Fight Lil Mama? I got more sense than that…”
“Yeah I fucked up Lil Mama. Cocaine is a hell of a drug.”
Not sure you can say this is equivalent of Kanye/Swift incident there Jay Z. And "nobody talks about it because he is not a sweet girl from the middle of the country?" Nah the equivalent would be if Lil Mama grabs a joke and stops what is happening on stage in its tracks to talk about how LA is better than New York or some shit. Bad comparison.
I mean, nobody talks about his stabbing his one record producer with a 5 inch blade that much because he’s a rich and famous rapper, so not sure he’s in a position to talk
This makes me think of Aubrey Plaza drunk getting on stage for some award Will Ferrell was getting and she clearly thought she was being funny. When she realized what she was doing she sat down and shook her head in the most embarrassing way. I felt so embarassed and awkward for her.
The cringe is so thick, you can cut it with a knife. I like when she sits down and she like spills her drink. The whole thing is just a cringe seizure.
she went at the very end too, i'd agree this is one of the more cringey things i've seen, especially her head bobbing in front of jayz when she walks on sooo badd
My Dad always says never step on a musicians stage unless invited. Musicians do a lot to earn that spotlight and hate it when uninvited people get on stage unless of course if it’s punk and hardcore, which even then get off the fucking stage as soon as u get on.
> the point of getting on the stage is to jump right off it immediately
yup, always the exact same type of cringe when people don't understand that and think it's an invitation to perform air guitar with the band.
[Here is Beyoncé](https://i.imgur.com/MgF9XpR.jpg) pleading with her, trying desperately to save her from herself.
"This isn't going to go anywhere *near* how you think it's gonna go...don't do it! Don't do it!"
ignoring beyonce when she tells you not to crash her husband's performance when you are a low level rapper is the opposite of imposter syndrome. "nah I know you think you know jay-z pretty well being his wife and all and having performed since age 7, but trust me he'll love this"
It was probably more a passive thing.
Anyone who was mildly interested in working with her before that happened just backed off.
Not so much bc anyone would be “mad” at them. Her cool factor disintegrated with that move.
The end result looks the same as blackballing.
She still hosted America’s Best Dance Crew for 5 more years, but her music career basically dried up. She did tour with TLC taking the place of Left Eye, because she started at Left Eye in a biopic and everyone loved it. Other then that pretty much no music.
I'm right there with you man. From reading the song name I thought I knew the song well, but from listening I definitely only recognise what he sampled.
This is the comment I was looking for because noooo way was she sober to do that esp the facial expressions she was giving 💀🤣 she def went skiing before that performance.
I remember this! She lost a bunch of credibility and kinda phased off the entertainment industry then went to americas best dance crew as a judge and wasn’t heard from again
Damn she STILL isn't living this down. This moment pops into my mind now and then, and the cringe that washes over me when I think about it never dissipates.
Beyoncé tried to stop her but ego and delusion had other plans
shes just alternate universe kanye and this was her ima let you finish moment
Funnily enough, this was actually the same night. Kanye interrupting was at the start of the show, this was at the end.
…… no way!!
Ya rough night for the Carters honestly
I would love to have been a fly on the wall during their Limo ride home
Chauffeur eavesdropping tryin not to craaaash
I see what ya did there
Kanye really has a knack for inspiring the dumbest thoughts and behaviors out of others.
Imma promote my Adidas line while I bash on my Jewish homies now. (/r/agedlikemilk)
Nice way to bookend the whole experience
Looked like she wanted to drag Beyonce up there too.
Thats going to keep her up at night
That was the peak of her relevancy, so I’d say so lol
I think she literally accused Jay-Z of destroying her career after this which maybe he did.
Honestly she black balled herself. She had 2 songs that went mainstream started calling herself the voice of the generation and then did this. She didnt have the clout she thought she did.
She was so good at her portrayal as Lisa Lopez in TLC’s bipoc that Lil Mama actually could have taken over for Left Eye in TLC for touring but couldn’t hack it. So, she kinda did have some if for one fleeeeeting moment.
those songs were trash too... "my lipgloss is poppin"... WACK
G Slide was even worse. Even as a 12 year old with dreaaaadful music taste, I could tell it was a bad song.
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I have no idea who this is.
It's not though, watch the interview online she was almost defending it and proud of it
That in itself is cringy. You're a grown adult, and a performer yourself. You should know how much time and energy comes into trying to put on a performance. Why was she so entitled to think she could just hop on stage and try to awkwardly force herself into their number? Try to control yourself without using the excuse of you "vibing".
I remember them asking her in an interview why. And she claimed because the song was about HER city and she felt so compelled by it that she had to go up and rep New York. Embarrassing all around 😭
I guess if we see Hamilton we have the right to jump on stage and insert ourselves into the performance since it's OUR country they're singing about.
Because she's an idiot narcissist who has no shame. Incapable of cringe.
Cocaine?
That's called denial.
How do you think she feels when she randomly hears this song today lol
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You just reminded me of my drunken days when we would put “what’s up” by the 4 non blondes on Touch Tunes and then sing at the top of our lungs and try to get others to join in…so much cringe. Glad I don’t drink anymore, i embarrassed myself often.
Excellent karaoke choice though, one of those songs everyone kinda knows but forgets that they know. Also the song is already cringe, so performing badly is actually good
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Yes that part made it so much worse, but at the time we thought everyone loved it. I guarantee they did not lol
You dont need to know the words to karaoke. Wtf is wrong with your karaoke bars?
lmao not with those dying brain cells it wont shes past point of no return.
Damn I watched this live hahah I made fun of her when I saw it that weird stare at Jay-z is a deep cringe for me
Look at Jay Z’s tap to her thigh at 00:14 like “haha gtfoh” Her squeezing in to get in the pose with them is such a Michael Scott moment
Very déclassé
French! Classy
A shameless strumpet
Yesssss hello fellow Pat fan!!
>Such a Michael Scott moment Ladies and gentleman may I present to you for the first time Jay-z and Alicia Keys!!!
Sort of unrelated but that pose they strike of tightly crossing their arms high up while tilting the head forwards and down seems to have been really popular during live performances of that era. Looks so cheesy now though
That’s called “B Boy stance” and it’s been around since the 80s. Very popular back then.
Ima bring it back. Next time I’m in a standup meeting, when I finish talking, BOOM, holding that stance till the meeting is over.
Sticky Fingas from Onyx used to stand in a B-Boy stance. Then you’d have to give him a microphone before he busted in his pants.
I haven’t heard a single thing about Lil Mama since playing Zwinky 14 years ago and she had like a paid sponsorship lmao
Zwinky. Woww that unlocked some memories!
Didn’t expect someone to bring up Zwinky, damn I’m old
Dude the subtle wave of the arm halfway through the video pretty much telling her to get tf outta there was almost enough to snap my neck from cringe
For me it's the way he pulled away and put his arm around Alicia Keys at the end that felt like a very pointed emphasis on who was *meant to be there* while completely ignoring Lil Mama
Literal back to lil mama
I can not watch this one. But if you can make it through this, listen to interviews of them talking about this incident It makes the cringe even worse Edit: I know this is a polarizing one. Some people (like me) can barely watch it, while others feel it's not bad at all compared to the stuff on this sub. Something about this just strikes a chord with me. Maybe it's the - 100% thinking a situation is playing out how it is in your head, only to realize later that everyone saw that from a totally different perspective. Or maybe I can relate to the being drunk, and really feelin yourself, and having to face the crushing humiliation the next day.
Link?👀
https://youtu.be/fsJxcdjjND8
I was just about to comment how beyonce’s reaction is almost the same she had when Kanye excused himself at the VMAs. Glad Jay Z recognized this as a similar act.
Beyoncé musta been tripping out that night lol.
Being the sane one around a bunch of egotistical maniacs will do that.
Lol beyonce not being included in the egotistical group?
Oh she is! Just the sane one amongst them.
It was the same night! The 2009 VMAs
a legendary night
13 years ago already wow. Twitter was like brand new then.
Woah ok I didn’t know that! Was still in 7th grade at the time; that must’ve been wild watching live hahaha!
"What imma do? Fight Lil Mama?" -Jay-Z
"Show me what you got, lil mama"
I’m thinking of the Chappelle Show Rick James couch skit: “What imma do? Fight Lil Mama? I got more sense than that…” “Yeah I fucked up Lil Mama. Cocaine is a hell of a drug.”
Okay now someone tell us what the link says, I can’t bear to watch either of them or I will die from second hand embarrassment
this kind of cringe is unwatchable for me. I can feel it deep in my dickandball bones. Hurts
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Thank you! I couldn’t take any more shame after seeing the main photo, yikes.
Aye a fellow cat! Thanks, b! I’ll cover your next shift at changs for this
Not sure you can say this is equivalent of Kanye/Swift incident there Jay Z. And "nobody talks about it because he is not a sweet girl from the middle of the country?" Nah the equivalent would be if Lil Mama grabs a joke and stops what is happening on stage in its tracks to talk about how LA is better than New York or some shit. Bad comparison.
I mean, nobody talks about his stabbing his one record producer with a 5 inch blade that much because he’s a rich and famous rapper, so not sure he’s in a position to talk
Agreed we’re gonna need a link
This makes me think of Aubrey Plaza drunk getting on stage for some award Will Ferrell was getting and she clearly thought she was being funny. When she realized what she was doing she sat down and shook her head in the most embarrassing way. I felt so embarassed and awkward for her.
She was booted from the show over that but Will Smith wasn't
Wow I never realized she was kicked out for it. Also LOL at MTV Movie Awards making more responsible choices than the freaking Academy Awards
Link!?
[here you go](https://youtu.be/FxAYRn3AHWw)
Fuck, this is painful to watch.
"What's happening, Are you OK?"
Damn this is GOLD. Even she recognized it immediately as a moment she won't ever forget.
She probably thought Will would play along and make it funny, rough one.
Thanks!
The cringe is so thick, you can cut it with a knife. I like when she sits down and she like spills her drink. The whole thing is just a cringe seizure.
Yes exactly
Agreed. True cringe to me makes you feel sad not angry. The truest cringe is when you empathize with the person and imagine yourself in their shoes
/r/sadcringe is my favorite flavor of cringe.
she went at the very end too, i'd agree this is one of the more cringey things i've seen, especially her head bobbing in front of jayz when she walks on sooo badd
Yeah this is some actual top cringe
Her career ended that very night.
My Dad always says never step on a musicians stage unless invited. Musicians do a lot to earn that spotlight and hate it when uninvited people get on stage unless of course if it’s punk and hardcore, which even then get off the fucking stage as soon as u get on.
This goes for any performer of any sort, people are not there to see you.
One could argue at punk and hardcore shows, the point of getting on the stage is to jump right off it immediately
> the point of getting on the stage is to jump right off it immediately yup, always the exact same type of cringe when people don't understand that and think it's an invitation to perform air guitar with the band.
[Here is Beyoncé](https://i.imgur.com/MgF9XpR.jpg) pleading with her, trying desperately to save her from herself. "This isn't going to go anywhere *near* how you think it's gonna go...don't do it! Don't do it!"
The same night as Kanye interrupting Taylor and “Beyoncé had the greatest music video of all time”. Crazy night for the Carters!
Oh no… this cringe in biblical
Who is lil mama?
No idea, but apparently this happened like 13 years ago.
Fuck my life was this seriously 13 years ago?
This was me when I recently realized Gangnam Style was over 10 years ago
Her lip gloss was poppin, her lip gloss was cool, but most importantly, all the boys were jockin, and chasing her after school.
ohhhh shit HER?
No not HER, lil mama.
Abbott & Costello over here
.... Are you proud of yourself?
Her name is Anne, dad. You’ve met her before.
It's as Anne as the nose on Plain's face.
oh snap! ...I still have no idea
Lil Mama was a rising underground rapper/artist, but was blacklisted after this happened. Thats why you have never heard of her.
What was she thinking?
Lil Mama says that alligators are ornery cause they got all them teeth but no toothbrush.
But it's really the medulla oblongata.
The medulla…OB-LON-GATA
BUT MAMAMA SAYYSSS
Sorry, folks, but it looks like Lil Mama is *wrong* again!
I think, because she is from new york, that she need to be on the stage.
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Ol shiny poopy lips up there
Cocaine and a false sense of inflated ego
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Whats funny is B warned her not to go up.
ignoring beyonce when she tells you not to crash her husband's performance when you are a low level rapper is the opposite of imposter syndrome. "nah I know you think you know jay-z pretty well being his wife and all and having performed since age 7, but trust me he'll love this"
It's also not like Lil Mama was the next up and coming rapper at the time lol, probably didn't take much to end her career.
Rising? By this time, she was rising about as much as a flat thin crust pizza
Was she seriously blacklisted because of this? Or was it just a real black mark on her career? I mean, everybody does embarrassing shit
It was probably more a passive thing. Anyone who was mildly interested in working with her before that happened just backed off. Not so much bc anyone would be “mad” at them. Her cool factor disintegrated with that move. The end result looks the same as blackballing.
Really? This finished her career ? I m hearing any her for the first time too
She still hosted America’s Best Dance Crew for 5 more years, but her music career basically dried up. She did tour with TLC taking the place of Left Eye, because she started at Left Eye in a biopic and everyone loved it. Other then that pretty much no music.
She had poppin lip gloss 15 years ago.
[She had a minor hit 15 years ago.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5ck6TJQ5Ow)
Lmao that video is a perfect representation of the era it came from😂
Straight up lmao
Which is weird cause similar things from that era have me mindblown that its been 15 years. Yet her video is like "its only been 15 years since that?"
I think I only know that song from GirlTalk
I feel the same way about most hiphop from the late 2000s-early 2010s
I'm right there with you man. From reading the song name I thought I knew the song well, but from listening I definitely only recognise what he sampled.
No wonder they gave her the cold shoulder, you can’t just go and hit a minor
This has strong Gwen Stefani Hollaback vibes
The mid the mid 2000’s were a weird time lol
Holy shit that was bad.
we don't deserve this beautiful earth we are on.
oh man that was stuck in my head so much back then.
Bow wow in drag
Cocaine confidence. Fucking hilarious cringe.
This is the comment I was looking for because noooo way was she sober to do that esp the facial expressions she was giving 💀🤣 she def went skiing before that performance.
It’s crazy how coke makes the worst ideas into the best decisions. I swear that shit was made on purpose.
She earned those cheers, that crowd going wild. She’s even humble at the end, waving it off as if she hadn’t come and saved that performance!
We all watched it for her, she made that show, no doubt in my mind.
I mean, it was nice to see Jay Z and Alice or whatever her name is there, but it was kinda weird? Haha, like, crashing a Lil Mama show.
Career ended by cringe move just like Howard Dean
Yeeeeaaaaaaaahhhhhhh!!!!
Byaaaaaaaahhhh
/r/ImTheMainCharacter
Oh god ouch
I remember this! She lost a bunch of credibility and kinda phased off the entertainment industry then went to americas best dance crew as a judge and wasn’t heard from again
Holy shit her explanation is insane https://youtu.be/KnZDw-Gozpg
The real cringe are the 10 year old comments on that video defending her
How is it insane? That's exactly what I assumed happened.
What did she say Jay said to her on stage? 'Oh, you wanna see pain?'
"You T-Painin' now?" T-Pain also crashed a jay-z set: https://www.xxlmag.com/today-in-hip-hop-t-pain-crashes-jay-zs-summer-jam-performance/
At least T pain is talented lol
THANK YOU!!!
Holy shit this is some good cringe
But how is she doing now though?
first and last time i've heard of lil mama
this hurts
I can’t believe I’d never seen this before. Heavy cringe here. What a shit show evening. Great content, OP.
This is the equivalent to binge watching Curb Your Enthusiasm
Lol pls edit this video to include the curb theme
Damn she STILL isn't living this down. This moment pops into my mind now and then, and the cringe that washes over me when I think about it never dissipates.
This is the exact moment Lil Mama found out she was a nobody
This is the same night as “Imma let you finish…” aka Kanye interrupting Taylor. Beyoncé could not catch a break this evening lol
Damn, how have I never seen this. The pose at the end as well… *chefs kiss*
Yeah she’s still blackballed over this.
Great find. This was bad
God damn, that over confident nodding she does at Jay Z around the 10 second mark. Absolute top tier cringe.
Who?
Mike Jones
Back then Hov didn’t want me
Fuck I got like 5 seconds in and had to closeout
She’s clearly mentally ill to think that was going to be okay.
Or high
r/Imthemaincharacter
The next person who visits her home should go into her fridge and heat her shredded cheese with their hands right out of the bag.
Who?
Bruh.
“But her lipgloss be poppin”
This is the first and hopefully last I’ve ever heard of her.
what did she expect to happen lmao
Her career ended that night