''Girls Cruise'' is an American

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series. It stars rapper

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who serves as

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along with singers

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and Chilli of

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. Announced in February 2019, ''Girls Cruise'' finds Lil' Kim and her celebrity friends embarking on a vacation of a lifetime in the series described as one of self-exploration and sisterhood.

Synopsis

"As they travel through the Caribbean, the crew hits the high seas on an epic journey filled with hilarious adventures, emotional breakthroughs, and spicy romances as they cultivate bonds and unapologetically live their best lives."

Cast

, a

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Award winner and the first woman in

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to score three consecutive Billboard "Hot Rap Songs" number-one singles. She's a multi-platinum rapper, actress and fashion icon who remains one of the most influential people in pop culture. Lil' Kim released her fifth studio album, " 9," in October 2019. *

, a

Award-winning international R&B & pop superstar and actress who broke into the mainstream with her platinum self-titled record. In addition to an extensive discography and film resume, Mýa has recently emerged as a leader in vegan lifestyle activism. * Chilli, a singer-songwriter, dancer and entrepreneur. In addition to being a member of the renowned and

Award-winning musical group,

, Chilli is the founder of a nonprofit group, Chilli's Crew, which works with young girls in Atlanta. * Pretty Vee, a rapper and comedian who stars on ''

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''. She rose to prominence through her viral skits and characters, and has become a popular act in parody. * B. Simone, a rising comedian who also stars ''

'' * Tiffany, an actress, model, host, dancer and entrepreneur with a long-standing friendship with Lil' Kim * Char DeFrancesco, a philanthropist, socialite, former model and entrepreneur

Episodes

Reception

Critical

''Girls Cruise'' received generally favorable reviews. Writing for ''

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'',

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commented, "Girls Cruise is our next obsession." Similarly, '' Glamour'' called the show "addictive." While ''

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'' noted ''Girls Cruise'' as a glamorous vacation of a lifetime." ''Revolt TV'' echoed the same sentiment and commented, ''Girls Cruise'' is "sure to be epic."

Awards and nominations

''Girls Cruise'' received two National Film & Television Award (NFTA) nominations for Best Reality Show and Best Entertainment Show. It won Best Entertainment Show. In January 2020, ''Girls Cruise'' received a

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nomination for Best Music Supervision In Reality Television.

References

External links

* * {{VH1 original programming 2010s American reality television series 2019 American television series debuts Lil' Kim Mýa TLC (group) members American English-language television shows VH1 original programming 2019 American television series endings