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	\| name = K. Michelle		\| name = K. Michelle
	\| image = ~~File:~~K Michelle ~~picture~~.png		\| image = K. Michelle.png
	\| ~~background~~ = ~~solo_singer~~		\| caption = K. Michelle in 2018
			\| birth_name = Kimberly Michelle Pate<ref>{{cite interview \|interviewer1 = Charlamagne Tha God\|interviewer1-link = Charlamagne Tha God\|interviewer2 = DJ Envy\|interviewer2-link = DJ Envy\|interviewer3 = Angela Yee\|interviewer3-link = Angela Yee \|title = K. Michelle at The Breakfast Club \|work = ] \|publisher = WWPR \|location = New York City \|date = November 20, 2012}}</ref>
	\| birth_name = Kimberly Michelle Pate<ref name=FAMU>{{cite web\|url=http://ufdc.ufl.edu/AM00000319/00013/30j \|title=The Viper 2000–2001 Yearbook, p.35 \|publisher=Florida A&M University, archived at the University of Florida\|date=2000-2001\|accessdate=2013-07-07}}</ref><!--"Miss Kimberly Michelle Pate: FAMU's Freshman Attendant is an 18 year old Biology major hailing from Memphis, TN."--><ref name=Cand>{{cite web\|last=Carpenter\|first=DeAnna\|url=http://www.thefamuanonline.com/2.10522/ms-famu-candidates-1.1407206#.UdkyZW3Te8A \|title=Ms. FAMU Candidates \|publisher=thefamuanonline.com\|date=February 27, 2003 \|accessdate=2013-07-07}}</ref>
			\| birth_date = {{Birth date and age\|1982\|03\|04}}<!--Birthdate is sourced in Early life section. -->
	\| birth_date ={{Birth date and age\|mf=yes\|1986\|3\|4}}<ref name=BET>Muhammad, Latifah, , BET Music News, 18 April 2013. Retrieved 14 September 2013.<!-- Fans will see the 27-year-old battle against cast members Rasheeda and Mimi Faust --></ref><ref name=FreddyO>, 4 March 2013. Retrieved 14 September 2013.<!-- Kimberly Michelle Pate, better known by her stage name K. Michelle, recently celebrated her 27 birthday day with a small group of friends in ATLANTA --></ref>
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	'''K. Michelle''' is the ] of '''Kimberly Pate'''<ref name=FAMU/><ref name=Cand/><ref>Thomasos, Christine , '']'' 4 September 2013. Retrieved 8 September 2013.</ref> (born March 4, 1986),<ref name=BET/><ref name=FreddyO/> an American ], ] and ]. She first received notice in 2009 with the charting single "]" (featuring ]),<ref name="Elliott">{{cite web\|title=K. Michelle Chart History (Peak Dates)\|url={{BillboardURLbyName\|artist=k. michelle\|chart=R&B/Hip-Hop Songs}}\|work=Billboard\|accessdate=September 15, 2012}}</ref> and later went on to release the follow-up singles: "Fallin'" and "I Just Can't Do This". In the summer of 2012, K. Michelle garnered further attention by appearing in the VH1 reality series '']''. Following her appearance on the show, she landed a contract deal with ]. She released her long-delayed debut album '']'' on August 13, 2013. The album saw commercial success, debuting at number 2 on the ] and selling 72,000 copies its first week.<ref>http://singersroom.com/content/2013-08-21/K-Michelles-Rebellious-Soul-Album-Sales-Lead-To-Impressive-Debut/</ref>

			'''Kimberly Michelle Pate''' (born March 4, 1982) is an American ] singer and television personality.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://youknowigotsoul.com/interview-k-michelle-talks-%E2%80%9Crebellious-soul%E2%80%9D-winning-once-she-stopped-caring-reality-tv/\|title=Interview: K. Michelle Talks "Rebellious Soul", Winning Once She Stopped Caring, Reality TV\|work= YouKnowIGotSoul\|access-date=January 12, 2015}}</ref> She was a regular cast member on the ] reality television series '']'' during its first two seasons, later returning to the show during its ].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2016/01/27/vh1-love-and-hip-hop-breakout-stars-rule-the-monday-night-scene-577514/20160127vh101/ \|title=Ratings – VH1 "Love & Hip Hop" Breakout Stars Rule the Monday Night Scene \|website=The Futon Critic \|date=January 27, 2016 \|access-date=March 6, 2020}}</ref> She subsequently signed with ]. Her debut studio album, '']'', debuted at number two on the US ], and number one on the US ] charts.<ref name="Elliott"/><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://singersroom.com/content/2013-08-21/K-Michelles-Rebellious-Soul-Album-Sales-Lead-To-Impressive-Debut/\|title=News: K. Michelle's Rebellious Soul Album Sales Lead To Impressive Debut\|work=Singersroom\|date=August 21, 2013\|access-date=January 12, 2015}}</ref> Her second studio album '']'' was released in 2014, debuting at number six on the US Billboard 200 and number one on the chart selling 87,000 copies in its first week.<ref>{{cite web \|last=Gentles \|first=Gary \|date=December 17, 2014 \|title=K. Michelle Tops The R&B Chart With New Album, 'Anybody Wanna Buy A Heart' \|url=https://singersroom.com/content/2014-12-17/k-michelle-tops-the-rb-chart-with-new-album-anybody-wanna-buy-a-heart/ \|work=Singersroom}}</ref> It spawned three singles, the Platinum selling "]", Gold selling "]" and Gold selling "]".
	==Life and career==
	===2008–2011: Career beginnings===
	K. Michelle's career began when she signed to ] in December 2008. She released the buzz singles "Self Made" and "]" in 2009 in hopes of garnering attention from the public eye. While "Self Made" peaked at #89 on ] and received hardly any attention, Michelle's ]–assisted "Fakin' It" went on to attain slight attention from the urban audience for its racy content and male-bashing lyrics. In 2010, following the buzz singles' release, Michelle went on to release two follow-up singles: "I Just Can't Do This" and "How Many Times"; both of which respectively charted at #53 on the ] before asking to be brought out of her label contract by ] in October 2011.<ref>{{BillboardURLbyName\|artist=k. michelle\|chart=R&B/Hip-Hop Songs}}</ref> Prior to her departure from RCA, K. Michelle was in the process of recording her debut '']'' (formerly titled ''Pain Medicine'') that was slated to feature collaborations from the likes of ],<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.bet.com/news/music/2011/08/02/k-michelle-i-m-the-happiest-i-ve-been-in-my-career-.html\|title=K. Michelle: "I’m the Happiest I've Been in My Career"\|date=August 2, 2011\|publisher=bet.com\|accessdate=August 29, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://hiphopwired.com/2011/07/01/k-michelle-says-%E2%80%9Cfck-jive-records%E2%80%9D-talks-r-kelly-mentorship-crush-on-lupe-fiasco-video/\|title=K. Michelle Says "Fawk Jive Records", Talks R. Kelly Mentorship, Crush On Lupe Fiasco\|author=Danielle Canada\|date=July 1, 2011\|accessdate=August 29, 2012\|publisher=hiphopwired.com}}</ref> ], ], ],<ref name = "Elliott"/> ] and ].<ref name = "Elliott"/> However, only R. Kelly's contributions saw the light of day on the final cut of the album

			In 2016, Michelle's third studio album, '']'', was released to positive reviews. It debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200 and number one on the chart. Singles from the album included "]" and "]".<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.metacritic.com/music/more-issues-than-vogue/k-michelle\|title=More Issues Than Vogue by K. Michelle Reviews\|work=metacritic.com\|access-date=March 25, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine\|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/6875099/k-michelle-third-album-more-issues-than-vogue\|title=K. Michelle's Third Album 'More Issues Than Vogue' to Drop in March\|magazine=]\|date=February 12, 2016}}</ref> Her fourth album, '']'', was released in 2017, and debuted at the top ten of the '']''{{'}}s ] chart. Her fifth studio album, '']'', was released in 2020. The album was preceded by two singles, "Supahood" and "]".<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.rap-up.com/2019/09/19/k-michelle-yung-miami-kash-doll-supa-hood/\|title=K. Michelle Drops New Single 'Supa Hood' with Yung Miami & Kash Doll\|website=]\|access-date=September 19, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=https://respect-mag.com/2019/10/k-michelle-releases-new-edition-inspired-the-rain-single/\|title=K. Michelle Releases New Edition Inspired "The Rain" Single\|author=Brittany Burton\|date=October 25, 2019\|publisher=Respect Mag\|access-date=November 18, 2019}}</ref>
	===2012–present: ''Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta'' and ''Rebellious Soul''===
	In 2012, K. Michelle joined the cast on season one of ]'s reality TV show '']''.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.vh1.com/shows/love_and_hip_hop_atlanta/cast_member.jhtml?personalityId=15530\|title=Love & Hip Hop Atlanta » Cast › K.Michelle\|accessdate=August 29, 2012\|publisher=vh1.com}}</ref> During its run, Michelle announced she would be leaving the show after the second season to move to ] to join ] and focus more on her music career. Following her appearance on the reality series, Michelle signed a deal with ] and has since then confirmed that her debut album would likely be released sometime in 2013.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://singersroom.com/content/2012-11-19/K-Michelle-Signs-Major-Record-Deal-With-Warner-Bros-Talks-Being-Blessed-EXCLUSIVE/ \|title=News \| K. Michelle Signs Major Record Deal With Warner Bros, Talks Being Blessed ]''<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://twitter.com/kmichelle/status/293492960203522048 \|title=Twitter / kmichelle: MY ALBUM "REBELLIOUS SOUL" \|publisher=Twitter.com \|date= \|accessdate=2013-08-20}}</ref> On April 22, 2013, Michelle released a promotional single and accompanying music video called "I Just Wanna" via ] and ].

			Michelle has also starred in reality series '']'', '']'' and '']'' (under the name '''Kimberly'''), as well as in her own special, ''The Rebellious Soul Musical'', directed by ] winner ].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://theurbandaily.com/2014/02/03/k-michelle-in-idris-elba-directed-musical/\|title=K. Michelle To Star in Idris Elba Directed Musical\|work=The Urban Daily\|date=February 3, 2014\|access-date=January 12, 2015}}</ref> Throughout her career, she has received four ] nominations.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.bet.com/shows/bet-awards/2016/bet-international/nominees.html\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160524212918/http://www.bet.com/shows/bet-awards/2016/bet-international/nominees.html\|url-status=dead\|archive-date=May 24, 2016\|title=Nominees\|date=June 26, 2016\|website=BET.com\|language=en\|access-date=January 21, 2019}}</ref> She won a ] and an ] in 2013 and 2014. She was also honored with an ] award in 2015.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=182XukfyUqs \|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211215/182XukfyUqs \|archive-date=2021-12-15 \|url-status=live\|title=K. Michelle honored by ASCAP\|date=January 12, 2015\|website=YouTube\|language=en\|access-date=December 8, 2018}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
	In May 2013, she released the lead single from '']'' called "V.S.O.P." The album was released on August 13, 2013.

	==~~Artistry~~==		==Early life==
			Kimberly Michelle Pate was born on March 4, 1982, in ].<ref>{{cite web \|title=Happy Birthday K. Michelle \|url=https://majic945.com/74339/happy-birthday-k-michelle/ \|website=] \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200912152627/https://majic945.com/74339/happy-birthday-k-michelle/ \|archive-date=September 12, 2020 \|date=March 4, 2020 \|url-status=live}}</ref> As a child, Michelle learned to play piano and guitar, and took voice lessons from Bob Westbrook, who also trained pop singers ] and ]. She graduated from ] in Memphis in 2000.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://theteenappeal.wordpress.com/2015/05/05/overton-high-visited-by-former-student-k-michelle/ \|title=Overton High visited by former student K. Michelle \| The Teen Appeal \|website=Theteenappeal.wordpress.com \|date=May 21, 2015 \|access-date=July 28, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|author=Jane Roberts \|url=http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/local-news/life-lesson \|title=Entertainers preach gospel of earning an education – The Commercial Appeal \|date=October 8, 2010 \|access-date=July 28, 2016 \|url-status=bot: unknown \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150629070303/http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/local-news/life-lesson \|archive-date=June 29, 2015 }}</ref> She earned a music scholarship to ] (FAMU) by yodeling at her audition. She was crowned the Freshman Attendant of the ] at the age of 18.<ref name="rattler">{{cite book\|url=http://ufdc.ufl.edu/AM00000319/00013/30j\|title=Rattler\|publisher=]\|date=2001\|access-date=January 12, 2015}}</ref> She is a member of ] sorority, pledging Beta Alpha chapter Fall of 2001.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://s2smagazine.com/78938/k-michelle-talks-delta-sigma-theta-being-a-role-model/ \|title=K.Michelle talks Delta Sigma Theta, being a role model \|publisher=S2SMagazine.com \|access-date=January 12, 2015}}</ref> She reports that she stopped attending classes for a short time to have a son born in September 2004, then returned to finish college.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.eurweb.com/2014/10/k-michelle-on-beef-with-tamar-and-not-sexing-chad-ochocinco-watch/ \|title=K. Michelle on Beef with Tamar and Not Sexing Chad Ochocinco (Watch) \|publisher=EURweb.com \|access-date=July 28, 2016 \|archive-date=March 4, 2016 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304104928/http://www.eurweb.com/2014/10/k-michelle-on-beef-with-tamar-and-not-sexing-chad-ochocinco-watch/ \|url-status=dead }}</ref> She graduated from FAMU with honors and was accepted into several ] but did not attend, opting to pursue music full-time.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.vibe.com/2016/03/k-michelle-endorses-hillary-clinton-for-president/ \|title=K. Michelle Fans Do Not Approve Of Her Hillary Clinton Endorsement \|website=Vibe.com \|date=March 1, 2016 \|access-date=March 6, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|author=Shamika Sanders \|url=http://theurbandaily.com/2012/06/19/k-michelle-baby-daddy-love-hip-hop-atlanta/ \|title=Who Is K. Michelle's Baby Daddy? "Love & Hip Hop Atlanta" \|work=The Urban Daily \|date=July 27, 2014 \|access-date=July 28, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://theurbandaily.com/2011/06/24/k-michelle-beef-keyshia-cole-r-kelly-pain-medicine-album-interview/ \|title=K. Michelle Talks Beef With Keyshia Cole & Working With R-Kelly on Her Debut Album \|work=The Urban Daily \|date=June 25, 2011 \|access-date=July 28, 2016}}</ref>
	K. Michelle lists her influences as ], ] and ].<ref>{{cite web\|last=Bryson \|first=Derrick \|url=http://www.essence.com/2010/09/02/k-michelle-on-her-new-album-pain-medicin \|title=K. Michelle on Her New Album 'Pain Medicine' \|publisher=Essence.com \|date=September 1, 2010 \|accessdate=2012-09-13}}</ref>

			Michelle's age was reported in her college yearbook as 18 in late 2000, which would put her birth year at 1982.<ref name="rattler"/> Her age was reported as 31 in 2015 by ] magazine, which would put her birth year at 1984.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://thesource.com/2015/03/04/her-source-our-wcw-is-the-birthday-girl-k-michelle/ \|title=Her Source \| Our #WCW is the Birthday Girl, K.Michelle! \|date=March 5, 2015 \|publisher=The Source \|access-date=July 28, 2016}}</ref> ]'s biography of her initially gave a birth year of 1986, then in 2022 reported only “1980s”, but in 2023 the year was changed to 1982.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/k-michelle-mn0002393563 \|title=K. Michelle \| Biography, Albums, & Streaming Radio \|publisher=] \|date=March 4, 1986 \|access-date=July 28, 2016}}</ref> Michelle gave 1986 in a 2013 interview.<ref>{{cite magazine\|url=https://www.ebony.com/entertainment/ladies-and-gents-k-michelle-interview-383\|title=27 Year Old RnB Bombshell K. Michelle has interview with Ebony Magazine August 14, 2013\|magazine=]\|date=July 22, 2016\|access-date=February 15, 2019}}</ref><ref>K. Michelle (verified) "". twitter.com, March 4, 2013. Accessed February 21, 2019.</ref> The editor of "GossipWeLove.com" commented on the discrepancies in reported birth year, registering disbelief that Michelle could have entered college, and won her class's prom beauty contest, at age 14. Michelle formed a college friendship with '']'' actress Royce Reed who was born in 1981.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://gossipwelove.com/2013/02/so-k-michelle-pulling-karlie-redd-stunt.html \|title=So... K. Michelle Pulling A "Karlie Redd" Stunt, Lies About Her Real Age? \|website=Gossipwelove \|date=March 4, 1986 \|access-date=July 28, 2016 \|archive-date=February 12, 2014 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140212124134/http://www.gossipwelove.com/2013/02/so-k-michelle-pulling-karlie-redd-stunt.html \|url-status=dead }}</ref>

			==Career==
			===2009–2011: Beginnings===
			In 2009, Michelle signed a deal with ] and released her first R&B-charting single, "]", featuring ].<ref name="Elliott">{{cite magazine\|title=K. Michelle Chart History (Peak Dates)\|url={{BillboardURLbyName\|artist=k. michelle\|chart=R&B/Hip-Hop Songs}}\|magazine=Billboard\|access-date=September 15, 2012}}</ref> The song peaked at number 100 on the U.S. ]. During 2010, Michelle released three follow-up singles, "]", "]" and "How Many Times", which charted at numbers 56, 53, and 53 respectively on the U.S. ] chart.<ref name="K. Michelle">{{cite magazine\|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/276636/k-michelle/chart?f=367\|title=K. Michelle\|magazine=Billboard\|access-date=January 12, 2015}}</ref> At the time, Michelle was in the process of recording her debut album, originally titled ''Pain Medicine'', which was slated to have features from artists such as ],<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.bet.com/article/95j9eb/k-michelle-i-m-the-happiest-i-ve-been-in-my-career\|title=K. Michelle: "I'm the Happiest I've Been in My Career"\|date=August 2, 2011\|publisher=]\|access-date=August 29, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://hiphopwired.com/2011/07/01/k-michelle-says-%E2%80%9Cfck-jive-records%E2%80%9D-talks-r-kelly-mentorship-crush-on-lupe-fiasco-video/\|title=K. Michelle Says "Fawk Jive Records", Talks R. Kelly Mentorship, Crush on Lupe Fiasco\|author=Canada, Danielle\|date=July 1, 2011\|access-date=August 29, 2012\|publisher=hiphopwired.com\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141219040537/http://hiphopwired.com/2011/07/01/k-michelle-says-%E2%80%9Cfck-jive-records%E2%80%9D-talks-r-kelly-mentorship-crush-on-lupe-fiasco-video/\|archive-date=December 19, 2014\|url-status=dead}}</ref> ], ], ], and ], who she would credit as her mentor during this period.<ref>{{cite web\|author=Hunter Harris \|url=https://www.thecut.com/2017/09/k-michelle-on-r-kelly-allegations-im-not-surprised.html \|title=K. Michelle on R. Kelly Allegations: "I'm Not Surprised" \|website=Thecut.com \|date=September 8, 2017 \|access-date=March 6, 2020}}</ref> However, her album was scrapped when ] folded in 2011.

			===2012–2014: ''Love & Hip Hop'', ''Rebellious Soul'', ''Anybody Wanna Buy a Heart?''===

			In 2012, Michelle joined the cast of ]'s docu-] '']''.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.vh1.com/shows/love_and_hip_hop_atlanta/cast_member.jhtml?personalityId=15530\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120622203522/http://www.vh1.com/shows/love_and_hip_hop_atlanta/cast_member.jhtml?personalityId=15530\|url-status=dead\|archive-date=June 22, 2012\|title=Love & Hip Hop Atlanta " Cast › K.Michelle\|access-date=August 29, 2012\|publisher=VH1}}</ref> The ] chronicles her return to the music industry after several personal struggles, including an ] with a music executive.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://107jamz.com/memphitz-admits-to-beating-k-michelle-and-lost-lawsuit-against-her/\|title=Memphitz Admits To Beating K. Michelle And Lost Lawsuit Against Her\|work=107 JAMZ\|date=April 11, 2015 }}</ref> K was dubbed the show's ],<ref>{{cite web\|author=Mosi Reeves \|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/k-michelle-talks-double-standard-for-black-pop-singers-160705/ \|title=K. Michelle Talks Double-Standard for Black Pop Singers \|magazine=] \|date=May 27, 2016 \|access-date=March 6, 2020}}</ref> signing a multi-album record deal with ] shortly after filming.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://singersroom.com/content/2012-11-19/K-Michelle-Signs-Major-Record-Deal-With-Warner-Bros-Talks-Being-Blessed-EXCLUSIVE/ \|title=K. Michelle Signs Major Record Deal With Warner Bros, Talks Being Blessed \|publisher=Singersroom \|date=November 19, 2012 \|access-date=August 20, 2013}}</ref> She returned to the show for a ] season, which chronicled the recording of her debut studio album, '']''. On May 20, 2013, she released the album's lead single, titled "]". The track was produced by Pop & Oak, and samples "Very Special", performed by ], as well as "That's How Long" performed by ].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://madamenoire.com/284327/pass-or-play-k-michelle-shows-her-skills-in-new-v-s-o-p-video/\|title=Pass Or Play? K Michelle Shows Her Skills in New "V.S.O.P." Video\|work=MadameNoire\|date=July 2013\|access-date=January 12, 2015\|archive-date=August 31, 2013\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130831175127/http://madamenoire.com/284327/pass-or-play-k-michelle-shows-her-skills-in-new-v-s-o-p-video/\|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://theybf.com/2013/05/20/brand-new-music-k-michelles-vsop-single \|title=BRAND NEW MUSIC: K. Michelle's "V.S.O.P" Single \| The Young, Black, and Fabulous \|publisher=Theybf.com \|access-date=July 23, 2013}}</ref> "V.S.O.P." reached at number 89 on the US ]<ref>{{cite magazine\|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/276636/k-michelle/chart?f=379\|title=K. Michelle\|magazine=Billboard\|access-date=January 12, 2015}}</ref> and number 27 on the US ] charts.<ref name="K. Michelle"/> Its music video, directed by ], was released on June 29, 2013.<ref>{{cite web \|author=Brian Davis / July 1, 2013 \|url=http://concreteloop.com/2013/07/music-video-k-michelle-v-s-o-p \|title=Music Video: K. Michelle – "V.S.O.P." – Concreteloop.Com \| Quality Not Quantity \|publisher=Concreteloop.com \|date=July 1, 2013 \|access-date=July 23, 2013 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130925181437/http://concreteloop.com/2013/07/music-video-k-michelle-v-s-o-p \|archive-date=September 25, 2013 \|url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|last=Exton \|first=Emily \|url=http://blog.vh1.com/2013-07-01/kmichelle-vsop-music-video/ \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130703040302/http://blog.vh1.com/2013-07-01/kmichelle-vsop-music-video/ \|url-status=dead \|archive-date=July 3, 2013 \|title=Watch K.Michelle's Music Video For "V.S.O.P." \| Reality TV + Gossip \|publisher=VH1 \|date=July 1, 2013 \|access-date=July 23, 2013}}</ref> ''Rebellious Soul'' was released on August 13, 2013, debuting at number 2 on the U.S. ] and number one on the U.S. ] charts, with first-week sales of 72,000 copies in the United States.<ref name="Rebellious Soul B200 debut">{{cite web\|last=Tardio \|first=Andres \|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.25134/title.hip-hop-album-sales-the-week-ending-8-18-2013\|title=Hip Hop Album Sales: The Week Ending 8/18/2013\|date=August 21, 2013 \|publisher=HipHopDX \|access-date=August 21, 2013}}</ref> As of December 2014, ''Rebellious Soul'' has sold over 260,000 copies.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.hitsdailydouble.com/sales/sales_ur.cgi \|title=HITSDailyDouble: Upcoming Releases \|publisher=Hitsdailydouble.com \|access-date=January 12, 2015 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140129032930/http://www.hitsdailydouble.com/sales/sales_ur.cgi \|archive-date=January 29, 2014 }}</ref>

			On November 4, 2013, K. Michelle headlined her first tour, ''The Rebellious Soul Tour'', presented by BET Music Matters. The 19 city tour kicked off in San Francisco and ended December 3, 2013 in Boston. It included stops in Los Angeles, ], Chicago, and ]. Opening acts featured Chris Brown protégé ] and ]. On January 14, 2014, the album's second single "]" was released, which peaked at number 94 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and number 23 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts.<ref>{{cite magazine\|title=Billboard Hot 100 Chart\|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/276636/k-michelle/chart?f=379\|magazine=Billboard\|publisher=Billboard\|access-date=February 15, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine\|title=Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Chart\|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/276636/k-michelle/chart?f=367\|magazine=Billboard\|publisher=Billboard\|access-date=February 15, 2014}}</ref>

			During ''Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta''{{'}}s reunion special, K. Michelle announced that she was leaving the show to join the cast of '']'' in season four.<ref name=BET>{{cite news \|first=Latifah \|last=Muhammad \|date=April 18, 2013 \|url=https://www.bet.com/article/nhwxsy/k-michelle-confirms-she-s-leaving-love-hip-hop-atlanta \|title=K. Michelle Confirms She's Leaving Love & Hip Hop Atlanta \|work=BET}}</ref> During this time, Michelle joined ] on the North American leg of his ], which began on February 21, 2014, in ], Georgia. On February 14, 2014, she released a mixtape project titled ''Still No Fucks Given''.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://orangemixtapes.com/mixtape/K/644/1064-k-michelle-still-no-\|title=K. Michelle – Still No Fucks Given\|publisher=Orangemixtapes.com\|access-date=January 12, 2015}}</ref> K's purpose on ''Love & Hop: New York'' was mainly served to set up her own spin-off series, '']'', which premiered November 3, 2014.<ref name="march2014">{{cite web\|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/vh1-schedule-new-slate-includes-685868\|title=VH1 Unveils New Slate: Rappers, DNA Testing and Walks of Shame\|last=Rose\|first=Lacey\|date=March 5, 2014\|work=The Hollywood Reporter\|access-date=March 5, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.wetpaint.com/love-and-hip-hop-atlanta/articles/2014-07-21-k-michelles-spin-reality-show#\|title=K. Michelle's New Spin-Off Reality Show Gets Air Date (PHOTO)\|last=Augustine\|first=Afiya \|date=July 21, 2014\|publisher=]\|access-date=July 31, 2014}}</ref>

			On September 16, 2014, Michelle released "]" on iTunes as the first single from her second album '']''. Kevin, editor-in-chief of Spin Media website ''Direct Lyrics'', described "Love 'Em All" as a "powerful and gritty" song and a "heartbreaker anthem".<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.directlyrics.com/listen-k-michelle-premieres-heartbreaker-anthem-love-em-all-news.html\|title=Listen: K. Michelle Premieres Heartbreaker Anthem "Love 'Em All"\|work=Directlyrics\|access-date=January 12, 2015}}</ref> On November 17, 2014, Michelle released "How Do You Know?" as her third single from ''Anybody Wanna Buy a Heart?'', which shot to number one on the ] R&B chart. Michelle announced that she would go on a joint tour with ] beginning in January 2015.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.musictimes.com/articles/12636/20141016/keyshia-cole-k-michelle-announce-joint-tour-beginning-january-vh1-reality-show.htm\|title=Keyshia Cole And K. Michelle Announce Joint Tour Beginning in January As "V.S.O.P." Singer Preps For New VH1 Reality Show 'My Life'\|work=Music Times\|date=October 16, 2014\|access-date=January 12, 2015}}</ref> ''Anybody Wanna Buy a Heart?'' was released through Atlantic Records on December 9, 2014.<ref>{{cite web\|url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYstS1ruw4w\|title = K. Michelle – #AWBAH Official Album Trailer\|date = October 29, 2014\|access-date = October 30, 2014\|website = Company\|publisher = Youtube\|last = Tube\|first = You}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url = http://www.idolator.com/7568492/k-michelle-anybody-wanna-buy-a-heart-nude-album-cover-official-trailer\|title =K. Michelle Unveils Her Striking 'Anybody Wanna Buy A Heart' Album Cover & Official Trailer: Watch\|date = October 29, 2014\|access-date = October 30, 2014\|website=Idolator\|last = Wass\|first = Mike}}</ref><ref>{{citation\|title=My new album 'Anybody Wanna Buy A Heart?' will be available December 9th!\|date = October 29, 2014\|last=Pate\|first=Kimberly}}</ref> The album debuted at number four on the ] chart, number one on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop chart and number one on the R&B chart, selling 87,000 copies in the first week of its release.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.31788/title.hip-hop-album-sales-j-cole-eminem-prhyme\|title=Hip Hop Album Sales: J. Cole, Eminem, PRhyme\|date=December 17, 2014\|publisher=Hiphopdx.com\|access-date=January 12, 2015}}</ref> Although ''Anybody Wanna Buy a Heart?'' charted lower than '']'', it topped ''Rebellious Soul'''s first-week sales. In its second week, the album sold 30,000 copies, bringing its sales to around 120,000 copies. As of June 2015, ''Anybody Wanna Buy a Heart?'' has sold over 230,000 copies. ''Rebellious Soul'' and ''Anybody Wanna Buy a Heart?'' have sold 500,000 copies worldwide.<ref>{{cite magazine\|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/chart-beat/6413817/k-michelle-tops-rb-albums\|title=K. Michelle\|magazine=Billboard\|date=December 18, 2014\|access-date=January 12, 2015}}</ref>

			===2015–2017: ''More Issues Than Vogue'', ''Kimberly: The People I Used to Know''===
			On January 21, 2016, K. Michelle released the single "Not a Little Bit" from her third studio album '']''.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcNZLsBjCr8 \|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211215/jcNZLsBjCr8 \|archive-date=2021-12-15 \|url-status=live\|title=K. Michelle – Not A Little Bit (Official Audio)\|date=January 21, 2016 \|via=YouTube\|access-date=February 17, 2016}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/not-a-little-bit-single/id1076718354\|title= Not a Little Bit – Single by K. Michelle\|date= January 22, 2016\|publisher=iTunes Store\|access-date=February 17, 2016}}</ref> From February 11, 2016, Michelle released several promo singles from the album, including "Ain't You",<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97Kjct8aieA \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160212055023/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97Kjct8aieA&gl=US&hl=en \|archive-date=2016-02-12 \|url-status=dead\|title=K. Michelle – Ain't You (Official Audio)\|via=YouTube\|access-date=February 17, 2016}}</ref> "Mindful" and "Time".<ref>{{cite web\|title=K. Michelle Mindful Stream \|url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/k-michelle-mindful-new-song.1968620.html\|website=HotNewHipHop\|date=February 19, 2016\|access-date=February 27, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|title=K. Michelle Time Stream \|url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/k-michelle-time-new-song.1968719.html\|website=HotNewHipHop\|date=February 26, 2016\|access-date=February 27, 2016}}</ref> On February 12, 2016, '']'' was made available for pre-order before its official release on March 25, 2016.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/more-issues-than-vogue/id1081916419\|title= More Issues Than Vogue by K. Michelle\|publisher=iTunes Store\|access-date=February 17, 2016}}</ref> After making guest appearances in seasons ] and ] of ''Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta'', K. Michelle would rejoin the main cast in season ], which chronicled her return to Atlanta and the release of her third album, '']''.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.wetpaint.com/k-michelle-return-to-love-hip-hop-atlanta-1462525/ \|title=K. Michelle Announces Return to Love & Hip Hop Atlanta: Video \| Wetpaint, Inc \|publisher=Wetpaint.com \|date=December 28, 2015 \|access-date=July 28, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.vibe.com/2015/12/k-michelle-smaller-butt/ \|title=K. Michelle Shows Off Smaller Back Side & Confirms 'LHHATL' Return \|website=Vibe (magazine) \|date=December 28, 2015 \|access-date=July 28, 2016}}</ref>

			Michelle toured for a month from July 14, 2016, to August 14, 2016 for her ''Hello Kimberly Tour''.<ref>{{cite news\|url=http://www.1063chicago.com/2016/05/31/k-michelle-releases-tour-dates-for-2016-hello-kimberly-tour/\|title=K. Michelle Releases Tour Dates for 2016 'Hello Kimberly' Tour\|newspaper=106.3 WSRB\|access-date=October 15, 2016}}{{Dead link\|date=December 2023 \|bot=InternetArchiveBot \|fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> On September 30, 2016, Michelle released "Forward", from the soundtrack to the film "]".<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.vh1.com/news/otxgjp/k-michelle-the-birth-of-a-nation\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230424031156/https://www.vh1.com/news/otxgjp/k-michelle-the-birth-of-a-nation\|url-status=live\|archive-date=April 24, 2023\|title=K. Michelle Inspires All to Push "Forward" in Her New Single Featured on The Birth of a Nation Soundtrack\|last=Michel September 30, 2016\|first=Sarah\|website=VH1 News\|access-date=January 21, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=https://ratedrnb.com/2016/09/k-michelle-forward-birth-of-a-nation/\|title=K. Michelle Shares New Song 'Forward' from 'The Birth of a Nation' Soundtrack\|date=September 30, 2016\|website=Rated R&B\|language=en-US\|access-date=January 21, 2017}}</ref>

			On February 3, 2017, Michelle released the single "Got Me Crazy", alongside DJ Feezy, Rick Ross and Fabolous. On February 6, 2017, '']'' ended after three seasons. On September 8, 2017, Michelle released two singles from her fourth album '']'', "Birthday" and "]", featuring ].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.rap-up.com/2017/09/07/new-music-k-michelle-birthday-either-way-chris-brown/\|title=New Music: K. Michelle – 'Birthday' + 'Either Way' feat. Chris Brown\|work=]\|date=September 8, 2017\|access-date=September 8, 2017}}</ref>

			On December 7, 2017, Michelle released '']'',<ref>{{Citation\|title=KIMBERLY: The People I Used to Know by K. Michelle\|date=December 7, 2017\|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/kimberly-the-people-i-used-to-know/1294801384\|language=en-US\|access-date=July 7, 2018}}</ref> which would be her final album with ].

			===2018–2023: ''All Monsters Are Human'' and ''I'm the Problem''===
			In 2018, K. Michelle joined the cast of '']'' in season five, making her the only person in the franchise's history to appear in three incarnations of ''Love & Hip Hop'' as a main cast member. Michelle announced that her next project will be titled ''FAB'', an ] for "''Fuck All U Bitches''".<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.rap-up.com/2018/10/04/k-michelle-announces-new-album-fab/ \|title=K. Michelle Announces New Album 'FAB'\|work=Rap-Up \|date=October 4, 2018 \|access-date=November 3, 2018}}</ref> On November 19, 2018, Michelle released the song "Save Me".<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://abcnewsradioonline.com/music-news/2018/11/20/listen-now-k-michelle-debuts-new-single-save-me-on-the-love.html\|title=Listen now: K. Michelle debuts new single, "Save Me," on the Love & Hip-Hop: Hollywood reunion\|last=Cuby\|first=Michael\|date=November 20, 2018\|work=ABC News Radio\|access-date=November 20, 2018\|archive-date=January 28, 2020\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200128125134/http://abcnewsradioonline.com/music-news/2018/11/20/listen-now-k-michelle-debuts-new-single-save-me-on-the-love.html\|url-status=dead}}</ref> It was later announced that she had signed a new record deal with ].<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://thatgrapejuice.net/2018/11/michelle-signs-new-record-deal-releases-song-save/\|title=K. Michelle Signs New Record Deal / Releases Song 'Save Me' – That Grape Juice\|website=thatgrapejuice.net\|date=November 20, 2018 \|access-date=November 20, 2018}}</ref>

			In 2019, K. Michelle also appeared in the ''Love & Hip Hop'' ] specials ''Love & Hip Hop Awards: Most Certified'' (where she won the ''Clapback Queens'' category) and ''40 Greatest Love & Hip Hop Moments: The Reboot''. In November 2019, during one of her O.S.D. Tour stops, Michelle announced the title of her fifth album, ''All Monsters Are Human'', set to be released in January 2020.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz8tlMVFLVH/\|title=We create our own monsters, then fear them for what they show us about our ourselves. I could say I hate you, but I'll just say you made a monster out of me. My 5th album "ALL MONSTERS ARE HUMAN" is complete. It's time to come out and play🌤👑 #AMAH @kimberlytheartist\|via=]\|date=July 15, 2019\|access-date=July 16, 2019}}</ref> On January 1, 2020, Michelle released her sixth mixtape ''Not 1 Fuck Given'' (which also marks her third body of work from her ''0 Fucks Given'' series). On the same day, she shared a lengthy message to her supporters on ] where she called her fifth album a "masterpiece." She wrote, "Where do I begin? Well first I just want to say thank you for loving on me. The last two years have been a real journey and growing experience for me. I literally was fighting for my life. I know I've had you guys waiting for my album so I wanted to give you something to vibe to until then. You know for years now we've had fun together remixing my favorite songs."<ref name=":0">{{Cite web\|title=K. Michelle on Instagram: "Where do I begin? Well first I just want to say thank you for loving on me. The last two years have been a real journey and growing…"\|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/B6xI8fdFjdd/ \|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/B6xI8fdFjdd \|archive-date=December 26, 2021 \|url-access=registration\|date=January 1, 2020\|website=Instagram\|language=en\|access-date=January 28, 2020}}{{cbignore}}</ref> On January 10, she revealed cover art and tracklist for ''All Monsters Are Human'' and made the album available for pre-order on digital retailers ] and ].<ref>{{cite web \|title=K. Michelle Cover + Tracklist for 'All Monsters Are Human' – Available January 31st \|date=January 9, 2020 \|url=https://urbanbridgez.com/2020/01/09/k-michelle-cover-tracklist-for-all-monsters-are-human-available-january-31st/ \|publisher=UrbanBridgez.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|last1=Morgan \|first1=Glennisha \|title=K. Michelle Shares Cover Art For Forthcoming Album 'All Monsters Are Human' \|url=https://oldschool1077.com/2020/01/10/k-michelle-shares-cover-art-for-all-monsters-are-human/ \|publisher=OldSchool1077.com \|date=January 10, 2020}}</ref>

			'']'' was released to positive critical reviews on January 31, 2020,<ref>{{cite web \|title=All Monsters Are Human by K. Michelle Reviews and Tracks \|url=https://www.metacritic.com/music/all-monsters-are-human/k-michelle \|publisher=Metacritic \|access-date=May 30, 2020 }}{{Dead link\|date=December 2023 \|bot=InternetArchiveBot \|fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> along with a music video for one of the songs from the album, "Just Like Jay".<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://ratedrnb.com/2020/01/k-michelle-releases-video-for-just-like-jay/\|title=K. Michelle Releases Video For 'Just Like Jay'\|last=Hare\|first=Anders\|date=January 31, 2020\|website=Rated R&B\|access-date=January 31, 2020}}</ref> The album debuted and peaked at number 51 on the US ''Billboard'' 200 with first week sales of 8,200 copies.<ref>{{cite magazine\|title=Billboard Hot 200 Album Chart\|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/k-michelle/chart-history/tsl/\|magazine=Billboard\|access-date=April 5, 2020}}</ref>

			In 2022, K. Michelle announced her sixth studio album, '']'', would be her final R&B album.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=K. Michelle Announces Her Sixth Album Will Be Her Last R&B Album Titled 'I'm The Problem'\|url=https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/k-michelle-announces-her-sixth-230734695.html\|access-date=2022-01-12\|website=Yahoo\|language=en-US\|archive-date=January 13, 2022\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220113231252/https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/k-michelle-announces-her-sixth-230734695.html\|url-status=dead}}</ref> The album was released on September 22, 2023, through ].<ref>{{cite web \|title=I'm the Problem by K. Michelle (CD) \|url=https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/im-the-problem-k-michelle/40389656 \|website=] \|access-date=July 29, 2024}}</ref> Its lead single, "]", was released on February 11, 2022, and reached No. 1 on the ] chart.<ref>{{Cite magazine\|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/k-michelle-scooch-number-1-adult-rb-airplay-chart-1235116579/\|title=K. Michelle 'Scooch' Secures Her First No. 1 Song: 'I'm Over-the-Moon Grateful'\|first=Trevor\|last=Anderson\|magazine=] \|date=July 29, 2024}}</ref>

			===2023–present: Move to country music===
			K. Michelle, who has long expressed her desire to record a ] album,<ref name="Ebony Country Interview">{{cite magazine\|url=https://www.ebony.com/video/country-music-k-michelle-entrance-genre-interview/\|title='Country Music Is Who I Am': K. Michelle Discusses Her Long-Awaited Entrance Into the Genre\|author=Emanuel Okusanya\|date=June 17, 2024\|magazine=]\|access-date=July 29, 2024}}</ref> began teasing the project which expected to drop after her final R&B album, ''I'm the Problem''.<ref>{{Cite web\|date=2019-03-13\|title=K. Michelle is Recording a Country Album\|url=https://ratedrnb.com/2019/03/k-michelle-is-recording-a-country-album/\|access-date=2022-01-12\|website=Rated R&B\|language=en-US}}</ref> She released a country song titled "Tennessee" as a bonus track on the album, debuting it under her ], Puddin'.<ref>{{cite magazine\|url=https://www.vibe.com/music/videos/k-michelle-tennessee-video-1234792897/\|title=K. Michelle Finds Herself Some Toxic Country Lovin' In "Tennessee" Video\|author=Mya Abraham\|date=September 21, 2023\|website=]\|access-date=July 29, 2024}}</ref> She also featured on the track "Country Love Song" with Justin Champagne<ref>{{cite magazine\|url=https://www.vibe.com/music/videos/k-michelle-justin-champagne-country-love-song-video-1234748031/\|title=K. Michelle Wrangles Justin Champagne's Heart in "Country Love Song" Music Video\|author=Amber Corinne\|date=April 12, 2023\|magazine=]\|access-date=July 29, 2024}}</ref> and appeared on ] tribute album, ''A Tribute to the Judds'', which was released on October 27, 2023, on a cover of "]" alongside ] and ].<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://open.spotify.com/album/6aj3JYiBuWaJrlDSKBFmaG?si=kXTy6OIVQmOPjnA8WCR79w\|title=A Tribute to The Judds\|date=October 27, 2023\|website=]\|access-date=July 29, 2024}}</ref> K. Michelle and Jelly Roll performed the song together on the ] on November 8, 2023.<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://www.dgepress.com/abc/pressrelease/luke-bryan-jelly-roll-k-michelle-little-big-town-megan-moroney-old-dominion-carly-pearce-chris-stapleton-tanya-tucker-and-lainey-wilson-to-perform-at-the-57th-annual-cma-awards/ \| title=Luke Bryan, Jelly Roll, K. Michelle, Little Big Town, Megan Moroney, Old Dominion, Carly Pearce, Chris Stapleton, Tanya Tucker and Lainey Wilson To Perform at 'The 57th Annual CMA Awards' \| date=October 25, 2023 }}</ref>

			It was announced on July 29, 2024, that K. Michelle had signed a recording contract with ] and ], to release her debut country record.<ref name="BBR Signing">{{cite web\|url=https://musicrow.com/2024/07/bbr-music-group-bmg-nashville-signs-k-michelle/\|title=BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville Signs K. Michelle\|author=LB Cantrell\|date=July 29, 2024\|website=Music Row\|access-date=July 29, 2024}}</ref> K. Michelle, who had initially wanted to be a country music singer before beginning her R&B career, moved to Nashville and became "fully engulfed" in the process, making connections with creatives, playing with musicians, and recording in her in-home studio.<ref name="Ebony Country Interview"/> She performed in June 2024 at ] for the second time in her career, and is finalizing her first headlining tour as a country act.<ref name="BBR Signing"/>

	==Discography==		==Discography==
			{{main\|K. Michelle discography}}
	===Albums===
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	*Released: August 13, 2013
	*Label: ]
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	\| 2 \|\| 1 \|\| 62
	\|style="text-align:left;"\| <!----Do not change these sale figures without a reliable source--->
	*US: 94,000<ref>http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.25240/title.hip-hop-album-sales-the-week-ending-8-25-2013</ref>
	\|}

			;Studio albums
	===Mixtapes===
			* '']'' (2013)
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			* '']'' (2014)
	\|+List of mixtapes with selected details
			* '']'' (2016)
			* '']'' (2017)
			* '']'' (2020)
			* '' ]'' (2023)

			==Tours==
			'''Headlining'''
			* Rebellious Soul Tour (2013)
			* ] (2015)
			* Hello Kimberly Tour (2016)
			* The People I Used to Know Tour (2018)
			* O.S.D. Tour (2019)
			* I'm the Problem Tour (2023)
			'''Supporting'''
			* Ladies Make Some Noise Tour <small>(supporting ])</small> (2009)
			* Blurred Lines Tour <small>(supporting ])</small> (2014)

			==Awards and nominations==
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			\|2013
	!scope="row"\|''What's The 901?''
			\|]
	\|
			\|]
	* Released: September 1, 2010
			\|rowspan="7"\|Herself
	* Hosted by Future Star DJs
			\|{{won}}
	\|-		\|-
			\|rowspan="2"\|2014
	!scope="row"\|''For Colored Girls/Pre-Pain Medicine''
			\|]
	\|
			\|]
	* Released: December 25, 2010
			\|{{won}}
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			\|rowspan="3"\|]
	\|
			\|{{nom}}
	* Released: June 10, 2011
	* Hosted by DJ Noize & DJ Brandnew
	\|-		\|-
			\|2015
	!scope="row"\|''0 Fucks Given''
			\|{{nom}}
	\|
	* Released: July 15, 2012
	* Hosted by DJ Sense
	\|}

	===Singles===
	{\| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
	\|-		\|-
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			\|{{nom}}
	! scope="col" rowspan="2"\|Title
	! scope="col" colspan="2"\|Peak chart position
	! scope="col" rowspan="2"\|Album
	\|-		\|-
			\|Centric Award
	! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:85%;" \| ]<br>
			\|{{nom}}
	! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:85%;"\|]<br><ref name="USR&B">{{cite web\|title=K. Michelle Album & Song Chart History: R&B/Hip-Hop Songs\|url={{BillboardURLbyName\|artist=k. michelle\|chart=R&B/Hip-Hop Songs}}\|work=]\|publisher=]\|accessdate=August 29, 2012}}</ref>
	\|-		\|-
			\|2017
	\|2010
			\|]
	\|align="left"\| "I Just Can't Do This"
			\|]
	\| — \|\| 53
	\| ~~rowspan="2"~~ {{~~n/a~~}}		\|{{nom}}
	\|-		\|-
			\|}
	\|2011

	\|align="left"\| "How Many Times"
			==Filmography==
	\| — \|\| 53
			{\| class="wikitable"
			\|+Films
			! Year
			! Film
			! Role
			\|-\| K. Michelle
			\| 2014
			\| ''Rebellious Soul Musical''
			\| Piper
	\|-		\|-
			\| 2022
	\|2013
			\| '']''
	\|align="left"\|]<ref name="rap-up.com">{{cite web\|url=http://www.rap-up.com/2013/05/20/new-music-k-michelle-vsop/ \|title=New Music: K. Michelle – ‘V.S.O.P.’ \|publisher=Rap-Up.com \|date=2013-05-20 \|accessdate=2013-08-20}}</ref>
			\| BeBe
	\| 101 \|\|34
			\|-
	\|'']''
			\| 2024
			\| ''Single Black Female 2: Simone's Revenge''
			\| BeBe

	\|}		\|}

			{\| class="wikitable"
	===Other charted songs===
			\|+Television
	{\| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
			! Year
			! Title
			! Role
	\|-		\|-
			\| 2012–13, 2016
	! scope="col" rowspan="2"\|Year
			\| '']''
	! scope="col" rowspan="2"\|Title
			\| rowspan="7"\|Herself
	! scope="col"\|Peak chart position
	! scope="col" rowspan="2"\|Album
	\|-		\|-
			\| 2013–14
	! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:85%;"\|]<br><ref name="USR&B">{{cite web\|title=K. Michelle Album & Song Chart History: R&B/Hip-Hop Songs\|url={{BillboardURLbyName\|artist=k. michelle\|chart=R&B/Hip-Hop Songs}}\|work=]\|publisher=]\|accessdate=August 29, 2012}}</ref>
			\| '']''
	\|-		\|-
			\| 2014–17
	\|rowspan="2"\|2009
			\| '']''
	\|align="left"\| "Self Made" <small>(featuring ] & ])</small>
	\| style="text-align:center;"\|89
	\| {{n/a}}
	\|-		\|-
			\| 2015
	\|align="left"\|"]" <small>(featuring ])</small>
			\| '']''
	\| style="text-align:center;"\|100
	\| {{n/a}}
	\|-		\|-
			\| 2015
	\|rowspan="2"\|2010
			\| '']''
	\|align="left"\|"Fallin"
	\| style="text-align:center;"\|56
	\| {{n/a}}
	\|}

	===Guest appearances===
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	! scope="col" \| Year
	! scope="col" \| Other artist(s)
	! scope="col" \| Album
	\|-		\|-
			\| 2015
	! scope="row"\| "Love Is"
			\| '']''
	\| rowspan=\| 2010
	\| ]
	\| '']''
	\|-		\|-
			\| 2016
	! scope="row"\| "Put It In"
			\| '']''
	\| rowspan=\|2012
			\|-
	\| ]
			\| rowspan="3" \| 2018–19
	\| '']''
			\| '']''
	\|}
			\| Guest

			\|-
	==Filmography==
			\| '']''

			\| rowspan="2" \| Herself
	;Television
			\|-
	{\| class="wikitable" style="font-size:90%"
			\| ''Killer Curves: Bodies to Die for''
	\|- style="text-align:center;"
			\|-
	! style="background:#B0C4DE;" \| Year
			\| 2019
	! style="background:#B0C4DE;" \| Film
			\| '']''
	! style="background:#B0C4DE;" \| Role
			\| ]
			\|-
			\| 2022
			\| '']''
			\| Herself
	\|-		\|-
			\| 2022
	\|2012–2013
	\|'']''		\| ''My Killer Body with K. Michelle''
	\|Herself		\| Herself
	\|-		\|-
			\| 2024
	\|2014–present
			\| ''Queens Court''
	\|'']''
	\|Herself		\| Herself
	\|}		\|}

	==References==		==References==
	{{~~reflist~~}}		{{Reflist}}

	==External links==		==External links==
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American singer

K. Michelle
K. Michelle in 2018
Background information
Birth name	Kimberly Michelle Pate
Born	(1982-03-04) March 4, 1982 (age 42) Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Alma mater	Florida A&M University (BL)

Genres	R&B
Occupations	Singer television personality
Years active	2009–present
Labels	BBR MNRK Atlantic Jive RCA


Children	1

Musical artist

Kimberly Michelle Pate (born March 4, 1982) is an American R&B singer and television personality. She was a regular cast member on the VH1 reality television series Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta during its first two seasons, later returning to the show during its fifth season. She subsequently signed with Atlantic Records. Her debut studio album, Rebellious Soul, debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200, and number one on the US Top R&B Albums charts. Her second studio album Anybody Wanna Buy a Heart? was released in 2014, debuting at number six on the US Billboard 200 and number one on the US Top R&B Albums chart selling 87,000 copies in its first week. It spawned three singles, the Platinum selling "Love 'Em All", Gold selling "Maybe I Should Call" and Gold selling "Hard to Do".

In 2016, Michelle's third studio album, More Issues Than Vogue, was released to positive reviews. It debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200 and number one on the US Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums chart. Singles from the album included "Not a Little Bit" and "Ain't You". Her fourth album, Kimberly: The People I Used to Know, was released in 2017, and debuted at the top ten of the Billboard's Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. Her fifth studio album, All Monsters Are Human, was released in 2020. The album was preceded by two singles, "Supahood" and "The Rain".

Michelle has also starred in reality series Love & Hip Hop: New York, K. Michelle: My Life and Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood (under the name Kimberly), as well as in her own special, The Rebellious Soul Musical, directed by Golden Globe winner Idris Elba. Throughout her career, she has received four BET Awards nominations. She won a Soul Train Music Awards and an NAACP Image Awards in 2013 and 2014. She was also honored with an ASCAP Women Behind the Music award in 2015.

Early life

Kimberly Michelle Pate was born on March 4, 1982, in Memphis, Tennessee. As a child, Michelle learned to play piano and guitar, and took voice lessons from Bob Westbrook, who also trained pop singers Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears. She graduated from Overton High School in Memphis in 2000. She earned a music scholarship to Florida A&M University (FAMU) by yodeling at her audition. She was crowned the Freshman Attendant of the Homecoming Court at the age of 18. She is a member of Delta Sigma Theta sorority, pledging Beta Alpha chapter Fall of 2001. She reports that she stopped attending classes for a short time to have a son born in September 2004, then returned to finish college. She graduated from FAMU with honors and was accepted into several law schools but did not attend, opting to pursue music full-time.

Michelle's age was reported in her college yearbook as 18 in late 2000, which would put her birth year at 1982. Her age was reported as 31 in 2015 by The Source magazine, which would put her birth year at 1984. AllMusic's biography of her initially gave a birth year of 1986, then in 2022 reported only “1980s”, but in 2023 the year was changed to 1982. Michelle gave 1986 in a 2013 interview. The editor of "GossipWeLove.com" commented on the discrepancies in reported birth year, registering disbelief that Michelle could have entered college, and won her class's prom beauty contest, at age 14. Michelle formed a college friendship with Basketball Wives actress Royce Reed who was born in 1981.

Career

2009–2011: Beginnings

In 2009, Michelle signed a deal with Jive Records and released her first R&B-charting single, "Fakin' It", featuring Missy Elliott. The song peaked at number 100 on the U.S. Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. During 2010, Michelle released three follow-up singles, "Fallin'", "I Just Can't Do This" and "How Many Times", which charted at numbers 56, 53, and 53 respectively on the U.S. Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. At the time, Michelle was in the process of recording her debut album, originally titled Pain Medicine, which was slated to have features from artists such as Trina, Gucci Mane, Akon, Usher, and R. Kelly, who she would credit as her mentor during this period. However, her album was scrapped when Jive Records folded in 2011.

2012–2014: Love & Hip Hop, Rebellious Soul, Anybody Wanna Buy a Heart?

In 2012, Michelle joined the cast of VH1's docu-soap Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta. The first season chronicles her return to the music industry after several personal struggles, including an abusive relationship with a music executive. K was dubbed the show's breakout star, signing a multi-album record deal with Atlantic Records shortly after filming. She returned to the show for a second season, which chronicled the recording of her debut studio album, Rebellious Soul. On May 20, 2013, she released the album's lead single, titled "V.S.O.P". The track was produced by Pop & Oak, and samples "Very Special", performed by Debra Laws, as well as "That's How Long" performed by The Chi-Lites. "V.S.O.P." reached at number 89 on the US Hot 100 Singles and number 27 on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts. Its music video, directed by Benny Boom, was released on June 29, 2013. Rebellious Soul was released on August 13, 2013, debuting at number 2 on the U.S. Billboard 200 and number one on the U.S. Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts, with first-week sales of 72,000 copies in the United States. As of December 2014, Rebellious Soul has sold over 260,000 copies.

On November 4, 2013, K. Michelle headlined her first tour, The Rebellious Soul Tour, presented by BET Music Matters. The 19 city tour kicked off in San Francisco and ended December 3, 2013 in Boston. It included stops in Los Angeles, Houston, Chicago, and Atlanta. Opening acts featured Chris Brown protégé Sevyn Streeter and Tiara Thomas. On January 14, 2014, the album's second single "Can't Raise a Man" was released, which peaked at number 94 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and number 23 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts.

During Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta's reunion special, K. Michelle announced that she was leaving the show to join the cast of Love & Hip Hop: New York in season four. During this time, Michelle joined Robin Thicke on the North American leg of his Blurred Lines Tour, which began on February 21, 2014, in Atlanta, Georgia. On February 14, 2014, she released a mixtape project titled Still No Fucks Given. K's purpose on Love & Hop: New York was mainly served to set up her own spin-off series, K. Michelle: My Life, which premiered November 3, 2014.

On September 16, 2014, Michelle released "Love 'Em All" on iTunes as the first single from her second album Anybody Wanna Buy a Heart?. Kevin, editor-in-chief of Spin Media website Direct Lyrics, described "Love 'Em All" as a "powerful and gritty" song and a "heartbreaker anthem". On November 17, 2014, Michelle released "How Do You Know?" as her third single from Anybody Wanna Buy a Heart?, which shot to number one on the iTunes R&B chart. Michelle announced that she would go on a joint tour with Keyshia Cole beginning in January 2015. Anybody Wanna Buy a Heart? was released through Atlantic Records on December 9, 2014. The album debuted at number four on the Billboard 200 chart, number one on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop chart and number one on the R&B chart, selling 87,000 copies in the first week of its release. Although Anybody Wanna Buy a Heart? charted lower than Rebellious Soul, it topped Rebellious Soul's first-week sales. In its second week, the album sold 30,000 copies, bringing its sales to around 120,000 copies. As of June 2015, Anybody Wanna Buy a Heart? has sold over 230,000 copies. Rebellious Soul and Anybody Wanna Buy a Heart? have sold 500,000 copies worldwide.

2015–2017: More Issues Than Vogue, Kimberly: The People I Used to Know

On January 21, 2016, K. Michelle released the single "Not a Little Bit" from her third studio album More Issues Than Vogue. From February 11, 2016, Michelle released several promo singles from the album, including "Ain't You", "Mindful" and "Time". On February 12, 2016, More Issues Than Vogue was made available for pre-order before its official release on March 25, 2016. After making guest appearances in seasons three and four of Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta, K. Michelle would rejoin the main cast in season five, which chronicled her return to Atlanta and the release of her third album, More Issues Than Vogue.

Michelle toured for a month from July 14, 2016, to August 14, 2016 for her Hello Kimberly Tour. On September 30, 2016, Michelle released "Forward", from the soundtrack to the film "The Birth of a Nation".

On February 3, 2017, Michelle released the single "Got Me Crazy", alongside DJ Feezy, Rick Ross and Fabolous. On February 6, 2017, K. Michelle: My Life ended after three seasons. On September 8, 2017, Michelle released two singles from her fourth album Kimberly: The People I Used to Know, "Birthday" and "Either Way", featuring Chris Brown.

On December 7, 2017, Michelle released Kimberly: The People I Used to Know, which would be her final album with Atlantic Records.

2018–2023: All Monsters Are Human and I'm the Problem

In 2018, K. Michelle joined the cast of Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood in season five, making her the only person in the franchise's history to appear in three incarnations of Love & Hip Hop as a main cast member. Michelle announced that her next project will be titled FAB, an acronym for "Fuck All U Bitches". On November 19, 2018, Michelle released the song "Save Me". It was later announced that she had signed a new record deal with Entertainment One Music.

In 2019, K. Michelle also appeared in the Love & Hip Hop clip show specials Love & Hip Hop Awards: Most Certified (where she won the Clapback Queens category) and 40 Greatest Love & Hip Hop Moments: The Reboot. In November 2019, during one of her O.S.D. Tour stops, Michelle announced the title of her fifth album, All Monsters Are Human, set to be released in January 2020. On January 1, 2020, Michelle released her sixth mixtape Not 1 Fuck Given (which also marks her third body of work from her 0 Fucks Given series). On the same day, she shared a lengthy message to her supporters on Instagram where she called her fifth album a "masterpiece." She wrote, "Where do I begin? Well first I just want to say thank you for loving on me. The last two years have been a real journey and growing experience for me. I literally was fighting for my life. I know I've had you guys waiting for my album so I wanted to give you something to vibe to until then. You know for years now we've had fun together remixing my favorite songs." On January 10, she revealed cover art and tracklist for All Monsters Are Human and made the album available for pre-order on digital retailers Apple Music and Amazon.

All Monsters Are Human was released to positive critical reviews on January 31, 2020, along with a music video for one of the songs from the album, "Just Like Jay". The album debuted and peaked at number 51 on the US Billboard 200 with first week sales of 8,200 copies.

In 2022, K. Michelle announced her sixth studio album, I'm the Problem, would be her final R&B album. The album was released on September 22, 2023, through MNRK. Its lead single, "Scooch", was released on February 11, 2022, and reached No. 1 on the Billboard Adult R&B Songs chart.

2023–present: Move to country music

K. Michelle, who has long expressed her desire to record a country music album, began teasing the project which expected to drop after her final R&B album, I'm the Problem. She released a country song titled "Tennessee" as a bonus track on the album, debuting it under her alter ego, Puddin'. She also featured on the track "Country Love Song" with Justin Champagne and appeared on The Judds tribute album, A Tribute to the Judds, which was released on October 27, 2023, on a cover of "Love Can Build a Bridge" alongside Jelly Roll and Fisk Jubilee Singers. K. Michelle and Jelly Roll performed the song together on the 57th Annual Country Music Association Awards on November 8, 2023.

It was announced on July 29, 2024, that K. Michelle had signed a recording contract with BBR Music Group and BMG Nashville, to release her debut country record. K. Michelle, who had initially wanted to be a country music singer before beginning her R&B career, moved to Nashville and became "fully engulfed" in the process, making connections with creatives, playing with musicians, and recording in her in-home studio. She performed in June 2024 at CMA Fest for the second time in her career, and is finalizing her first headlining tour as a country act.

Discography

Main article: K. Michelle discography

Studio albums

Rebellious Soul (2013)
Anybody Wanna Buy a Heart? (2014)
More Issues Than Vogue (2016)
Kimberly: The People I Used to Know (2017)
All Monsters Are Human (2020)
I'm the Problem (2023)

Tours

Headlining

Rebellious Soul Tour (2013)
My Twisted Mind Tour (2015)
Hello Kimberly Tour (2016)
The People I Used to Know Tour (2018)
O.S.D. Tour (2019)
I'm the Problem Tour (2023)

Supporting

Ladies Make Some Noise Tour (supporting R. Kelly) (2009)
Blurred Lines Tour (supporting Robin Thicke) (2014)

Awards and nominations

Year	Awards	Category	Work	Result
2013	Soul Train Music Awards	Best New Artist	Herself	Won
2014	NAACP Image Awards	Outstanding New Artist		Won
2014	BET Awards	Best Female R&B Artist		Nominated
2015				Nominated
2016				Nominated
2016		Centric Award		Nominated
2017	NAACP Image Awards	Outstanding Female Artist		Nominated

Filmography

Films
Year	Film	Role
2014	Rebellious Soul Musical	Piper
2022	Single Black Female	BeBe
2024	Single Black Female 2: Simone's Revenge	BeBe

Television
Year	Title	Role
2012–13, 2016	Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta	Herself
2013–14	Love & Hip Hop: New York
2014–17	K. Michelle: My Life
2015	Love & Hip Hop Live: The Wedding
2015	Punk'd
2015	L.A. Hair
2016	Stevie J & Joseline: Go Hollywood
2018–19	Leave It to Stevie	Guest
	Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood	Herself
	Killer Curves: Bodies to Die for	Herself
2019	American Soul	Martha Reeves
2022	Marriage Boot Camp	Herself
2022	My Killer Body with K. Michelle	Herself
2024	Queens Court	Herself

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Mosi Reeves (May 27, 2016). "K. Michelle Talks Double-Standard for Black Pop Singers". Rolling Stone. Retrieved March 6, 2020.
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v t e K. Michelle
Discography
Studio albums	Rebellious Soul (2013) Anybody Wanna Buy a Heart? (2014) More Issues Than Vogue (2016) Kimberly: The People I Used to Know (2017) All Monsters Are Human (2020) I'm the Problem (2023)
Singles	"V.S.O.P." "Can't Raise a Man" "Love 'Em All" "Maybe I Should Call" "Hard to Do" "Not a Little Bit" "Ain't You" "Mindful" "Birthday" "Either Way" "Make This Song Cry" "The Rain" "Scooch"
Promotional singles	"Fakin' It" "How Do You Know? "Time"
Other songs	"Drake Would Love Me" "Something About the Night"
Featured singles	"Put it In" "If They Knew" "Love Me Jeje (Remix)"
Official tours	My Twisted Mind Tour
Related articles	Love & Hip Hop Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta K. Michelle: My Life Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood Bianca Atterberry
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v t e NAACP Image Award for Outstanding New Artist
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