FOR THE LOVE OF LIL KIM

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When Lil Kim left Junior Mafia and went solo, we loved that a female rapper with credibility and talent was in the game.

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Lil Kim was never afraid to be different. This rhinestone hair net was an early taste of what was to come.

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Kim was one of the first female hip-hop artists to wear colorful wigs and costume-like clothes rather than urban gear.

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Don’t let the blonde wig fool you. Behind the doll baby looks, Kim’s hardcore feminist lyrics made her a force in the rap world.

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Wearing nipple pasties in public was just as normal for Kim as wearing a T-shirt is to most.

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We love that the Queen Bee would walk the red carpet with strawberry blonde hair and loads of confidence.

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This black & white flick showed that the same hood fab Lil Kim could also be high fashion and editorial.

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Who didn’t love that when you saw Kim on the red carpet you knew you were always going to be entertained.

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Lil Kim has a unique way of embodying a super hero with her outrageous hair and outfit combinations.

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The “Notorious K.I.M.” is a multi-platinum rap artist, which proves the fans definitely have love for the Queen.

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This chameleon can reinvent herself into anyone, even a sultry Latin temptress.

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“Love it or leave it”! Flaunting her body with risqué outfits was just a part of Lil Kim's persona.

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The Queen has always shown her love for extravagant things, which included lots of diamonds!

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We love that this sexy fashion diva knows her way around a designer fashion show.

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This may be a glorified bathing suit to some, but to die-hard Lil Kim fans, it’s the perfect look for a hip-hop icon.

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In more recent years, Lil Kim has evolved showing a more conservative side with her style and hair.

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You’ve got to love the fact that Kim supports the political process and our president, Barack Obama.

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Whether you love to hate her or you just love her, you have to acknowledge the mark she’s made in her 15-year contribution to hip-hop.