Girls Cruise Explained

Genre:	Reality
Opentheme:	“The Jump Off” (performed by Lil’ Kim)
Country:	United States
Language:	English
Num Seasons:	1
Num Episodes:	11
Runtime:	43 minutes
Network:	VH1

Girls Cruise is an American reality television series. It stars rapper Lil' Kim who serves as executive producer along with singers Mýa and Chilli of TLC.^[1] Announced in February 2019,^{[2] [3]} 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.^[4]

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

• Lil' Kim, a Grammy Award winner and the first woman in hip hop 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.^[4]
• Mýa, a Grammy 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.^[4]
• Chilli, a singer-songwriter, dancer and entrepreneur. In addition to being a member of the renowned and Grammy Award-winning musical group, TLC, Chilli is the founder of a nonprofit group, Chilli's Crew, which works with young girls in Atlanta.^[4]
• Pretty Vee, a rapper and comedian who stars on Wild 'N Out. She rose to prominence through her viral skits and characters, and has become a popular act in parody.^[4]
• B. Simone, a rising comedian who also stars Wild 'N Out^[4]
• Tiffany, an actress, model, host, dancer and entrepreneur with a long-standing friendship with Lil' Kim^[4]
• Char DeFrancesco, a philanthropist, socialite, former model and entrepreneur^[4]

Reception

Critical

Girls Cruise received generally favorable reviews. Writing for Vogue, Christian Allaire commented, "Girls Cruise is our next obsession."^[5] Similarly, Glamour called the show "addictive." While The Source noted Girls Cruise as a glamorous vacation of a lifetime."^[6] 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.^[7] It won Best Entertainment Show.^[8] In January 2020, Girls Cruise received a Guild of Music Supervisors Awards nomination for Best Music Supervision In Reality Television.^[9]

Notes and References

1. Lil' Kim is hitting the high seas with Mya and TLC's Chilli in new reality series Girls Cruise. Cordero . Rosy . June 11, 2019 . . June 11, 2019.
2. Web site: Lil Kim, Chilli, And Mya Filming New TV Movie In Barbados. 2019-06-11. Vibe. 27 February 2019 .
3. Web site: Lil' Kim, Chilli and Mya on the Beach to Shoot New VH1 TV Show in Barbados. 2019-06-11. TMZ.
4. Web site: VH1 Orders 'Girls Cruise' Reality Series Starring & Executive Produced By Lil' Kim For July Premiere. Petski . Denise . June 11, 2019 . . June 11, 2019.
5. Web site: Girls Cruise, With Lil' Kim on the High Seas, Looks Outrageous. Allaire. Christian. June 10, 2019. Vogue. October 22, 2019.
6. Web site: VH-1 Announces New Series 'Girls Cruise' With Lil Kim, Mya, And Chilli. Grove. Rashad. June 14, 2019. The Source. October 22, 2019.
7. Web site: Nominations for the 2nd annual National Film & TV Awards are announced. Wakeling. Naomi. October 21, 2019. NFTA. October 22, 2019. October 22, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191022042530/https://www.nationalfilmandtvawards.com/2019/10/nominations-for-the-2nd-annual-national-film-tv-awards-are-announced/. dead.
8. Web site: Jennifer Lopez, Sharon Stone, Toy Story 4, Quentin Tarantino and Once Upon A Time in Hollywood win big at the 2nd annual National Film & TV Awards 2019.. December 3, 2019. NFTA. December 4, 2019. December 4, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191204204301/https://www.nationalfilmandtvawards.com/2019/12/jennifer-lopez-sharon-stone-toy-story-4-quentin-tarantino-and-once-upon-a-time-in-hollywood-win-big-at-the-2nd-annual-national-film-tv-awards-2019/. dead.
9. Web site: 'Euphoria,' 'Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' Among Guild of Music Supervisors Awards Nominee. Halperin. Shirley. January 9, 2020. Variety. March 8, 2020.