Lil' Mo

Lil' Mo
Loving in 2023
Born
Cynthia Karen Loving

(1978-11-19) November 19, 1978
Other names
  • Godmother
  • Girl Next Door
  • Queen of Shade
EducationE. E. Smith High School
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • radio personality
  • actress
Years active1998–present
Spouses
Gus Stone
(m. 2001; div. 2007)
Phillip Bryant
(m. 2008; div. 2014)
(m. 2014; div. 2021)
Children5
AwardsFull list
Musical career
OriginBaltimore, Maryland, U.S.
GenresR&B
InstrumentVocals
Labels
Websitethelilmoshow.com

Cynthia Karen Loving (born November 19, 1978), known professionally as Lil' Mo, is an American R&B singer. She is best known for her 2001 single "Superwoman Pt. II" (featuring Fabolous), which peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 and is credited with launching Fabolous' career. Regarded as Missy Elliott's protégé, Elliott guest appeared on Lil Mo's 1998 debut single "5 Minutes", which was released for the Why Do Fools Fall in Love film soundtrack. The following year, Lil' Mo appeared alongside Nas, Eve, and Q-Tip on Elliott's 1999 single "Hot Boyz". She guest performed alongside Vita on Ja Rule's 2000 singles "Put It on Me", as well as his 2001 single "I Cry", the former of which was nominated for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group at the 44th Annual Grammy Awards.