Lil’ Mo

About

Cynthia Karen Loving (born November 19, 1978), known professionally as Lil’ Mo, is an American R&B singer, songwriter, radio personality, television personality and actress. 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.

Mo was born into a military family. Her father, Bishop Jacob D. Loving, and her mother, First-Lady Cynthia Loving Sr., raised her primarily in Long Island, but moved regularly due to her father’s military assignments. The family lived in Texas, Georgia and North Carolina before settling in Baltimore. As an adult, Mo moved to New…