-Originally recorded by girl group Labelle that starred Patty Labelle in 1974. The new version of the song came together for a little film by the name of Moulin Rouge! starring Nicole Kidman. Christina Aguilera, Lil’ Kim, Mýa, and Pink recorded a new version; it was released as the soundtrack’s first single in March 2001. Lil’ Kim’s rap verse was a new addition to the new song.
-The song won the 2002 Grammy Award in the category of “Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals”.
-“Lady Marmalade” is the ninth song in history to top the U.S. chart when performed as different artists
-Christina Aguilera, Pink, Lil’ Kim, Mýa and Missy Elliott take ET behind the scenes of their super sexy ‘Lady Marmalade’ music video in 2001. The Patti LaBelle cover, which was part of the ‘Moulin Rouge’ soundtrack, won the GRAMMY for Best Pop Collab, but it was also the beginning of a years-long feud.
