Lil’ Kim to perform ‘Hard Core Symphony’ in Brooklyn

Grammy Award-winning rapper Lil’ Kim will perform a one-night-only orchestral concert titled ‘Hard Core Symphony’ at Brooklyn’s Kings Theatre on November 19, 2026. The event celebrates the 30th anniversary of her landmark 1996 debut album, ‘Hard Core’.

Produced by GPK Entertainment, this marks the artist’s first-ever orchestral performance. She will be accompanied by Thee Phantom & The Illharmonic Orchestra, an all-Black ensemble that blends hip-hop and R&B with live classical instrumentation. The concert will feature symphonic arrangements of hits such as ‘Crush On You’, ‘No Time’, ‘Not Tonight (Ladies Night Remix)’, and ‘Big Momma Thang’.

The original album, executive produced by The Notorious B.I.G., earned double-platinum status and established Lil’ Kim as a major force in hip-hop. The upcoming performance will follow a formal black-tie dress code.