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THEBLACKLABEL01What is the activity status of CL?
CL is active as of 2026-11-15.
02Who is CL?
CL is the leader and main rapper of the girl group 2NE1, which debuted in 2009. Alongside her group activities, she has pursued a solo career since 2013 and is known for bold, hip-hop based music and stages. She raps, sings and performs, bringing a strong presence to every release.
03What was CL's solo debut song?
CL made her solo debut on May 28, 2013, with the single "The Baddest Female." It was the first official single she released on her own while serving as the leader of 2NE1. If you want to know where her solo music began, this song is the best place to start.
04Which agency manages CL?
CL signed an exclusive contract with THEBLACKLABEL in 2026. News about her new music, performances and other official activities can be found through THEBLACKLABEL's notices and official channels. For accurate information, rely on the agency's announcements rather than unofficial accounts.
05What is "MTBD"?
"MTBD" is a solo track CL released in 2014, and it appears on 2NE1's album CRUSH. It is known as a song that showed her solo color within a group album. Because the track centers on powerful rapping, it is a good song for getting a sense of CL as a rapper.
06Has CL been active in the United States?
Yes. In 2016, CL released the single "Lifted" in the United States as part of her international activities. The song reached English-speaking listeners with a mood different from her Korean tracks. If you are curious about her work abroad, it is a good song to check out first.
07What is CL's first full-length album?
CL's first full-length album is ALPHA, released on October 20, 2021. Ahead of the album, "SPICY" and "Lover Like Me" were released one after another as singles. With both bold tracks and softer songs, the album shows many different sides of her music.
08What is CL's music like?
CL's music is marked by strong, hip-hop based rapping, confident messages and powerful stage performance. Alongside her bold tracks, she has also released songs that focus more on singing, broadening her range. Watching her stages and music videos is the best way to feel the mood of her music.
09What is 2NE1?
2NE1 is the girl group CL led, and it debuted in 2009. CL served as the group's leader and main rapper and released solo songs even while the group was active. Listening to 2NE1 songs alongside CL's solo tracks lets you compare the different appeal of her group and solo work.
10Where should a new listener start with CL?
Start with her solo debut song "The Baddest Female" and "MTBD." Then listen to her international single "Lifted" before moving on to "SPICY" from her first full-length album, ALPHA, to feel how her music has changed. After that, branching out into 2NE1 songs is a great next step.
11How can I follow CL's news and see performances in Korea?
News about CL's new music and concerts is announced through THEBLACKLABEL's official notices and channels, so check there first. Release and concert plans can change from one notice to the next. Concert tickets should only be bought through official sellers. Please avoid scalped tickets, invading the artist's privacy and filming where it is not allowed.
Sources · 2026-11-15
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CL_(rapper)
ko.wikipedia.org/wiki/CL_(%EA%B0%80%EC%88%98)
wikidata.org/wiki/Q483683
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