Kimberly Michelle Pate, better known by her stage name as K. Michelle, is an R&B and TV personality.
Her music career began in 2009 when she was signed to Jive Records. She released her single “Fakin' It” that year to minor success on the R&B charts. Her follow-up singles (“Fallin'”, “I Just Can’t Do This” and “How Many Times”) charted in the top fifty of US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.
In 2012, Michelle joined the cast of Love & Hip Atlanta, which helped boost her music career. Her lead single for her debut album “V.S.O.P.” was released to success on US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and reached #89 on the US Billboard Hot 100. Her debut album Rebellious Soul was released on August 13, 2013 ;It peaked at #2 on the US Billboard 200. She later left the Love & Hip Hop franchise that year. The second single for the album “Can’t Raise A Man” was released in 2014 and is certified Gold.