The TV One documentary series, Celebrity Crime Files, examines the legal woes of rapper Lil’ Kim, whose glittering career was temporarily derailed by a criminal conviction.
The episode, airing on September 18, 2024, at 10:00 PM, explores the trial that led to her conviction for perjury and conspiracy in 2005, and the events that unfolded before and after.
Lil’ Kim, born Kimberly Jones, faced charges of perjury and obstruction of justice in a trial linked to her associates’ involvement in gun offences. Her co-manager, Damion “D-Roc” Butler, and her bodyguard, Suif “Gutta” Jackson, were at the center of the case, charged with serious gun-related crimes.
In a pivotal moment, Lil’ Kim testified before a grand jury, claiming she had no knowledge of Butler and Jackson’s presence at the scene. However, this was contradicted by security camera footage, which showed the three individuals exiting the building together, placing them all at the crime scene.
The gravity of the situation intensified as Butler and Jackson pleaded guilty to the gun charges. Jackson, as part of a plea bargain, confessed to discharging at least twenty rounds during the incident and received a sentence of twelve years in federal prison.
The consequences of Lil’ Kim’s actions led to her being sentenced to a year and a day in federal prison and a $50,000 fine for perjury. In a surprising turn, she admitted in the courtroom that she had not been truthful during the trial and to the grand jury.
Celebrity Crime Files: Lil’ Kim airs on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at 10:00 PM on TV One.
