Mary J. Blige "Pissed" For Lil Kim When Diana Ross Touched Her Boob At VMAs
Mary J. Blige Was “Really Pissed” For Lil Kim When Diana Ross Touched Her Breast At ’99 VMAs: “I Was Embarrassed For Kim”
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During a recent Watch What Happens Live episode, Mary J. Blige was asked to speak on legendary women in music whom she’d had the chance to work with and know. One of the women who was mentioned by Andy Cohen was Lil Kim, whom the superstar singer has a long history with.
“One of the most incredible female rappers to open the door for so many women,” she said of the famed MC, whom she called a “sister.”
“She’s a trailblazer and one of the biggest rappers and most respected rappers in the business,” she added.
After lauding her talents, Blige was asked about an iconic moment she was a part of. It was the 1999 MTV VMAs, and Kim wore a custom one-shoulder jumpsuit that had only a small piece of fabric covering one of her breasts. It was a one-of-a-kind look people talk about to this day.
But Blige wasn’t asked about the outfit. Instead, Cohen inquired about whether or not she remembered what was running through her mind when she and Kim introduced Diana Ross to co-present an award and “The Boss” tapped Kim’s boob. It was a moment people, at the time, found to be hilarious, though it would likely be frowned upon in today’s day and age. Blige revealed that she actually frowned upon the moment when it happened. In a way, she felt the boob tap was like making a joke of what made Kim the ahead-of-the-time star that she was.
“I mean, I was embarrassed for Kim and I was really pissed when that happened because that’s my little sister and my friend,” she said. “Kim is courageous. She’s going to do what Kim does so I think we all should respect it. We should respect Megan Thee Stallion and Nicki Minaj and Cardi. So respect Lil Kim. This is what they do. Respect them. Aye, it’s what they do.”
If you actually look back at the moment, Blige seems visibly off after the boob flip. But then again, it’s hard to tell what her emotion throughout the entire award presentation was. Check it out for yourself below.
For the record, Lil Kim laughed off the moment when it happened, and did so again when asked about it in 2013.
“I think it was more of like a friendly, ‘Oh my God! You look sexy, girl, but do you know you have a boob hanging out?’ It was more like that.”
It’s no surprise though that Blige was so protective of Kim. The two have been friends for a very long time. We’ve got the pictures to prove how deep their bonds go. Hit the flip to see images of the ladies together, including from way, way, way back.
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Mary J. Blige and Lil’ Kim during 1999 MTV VMA’s Press Room at Lincoln Center in New York City, New York, United States. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic, Inc)
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Mary J. Blige was a true friend to Kim during an extremely sad and vulnerable time for the star — the death of the Notorious B.I.G. She can be seen consoling her friend after the late rapper’s funeral services in Manhattan in 1997.
UNITED STATES – MARCH 18: Rapper Lil’ Kim of Junior Mafia is consoled by Hip Hop Queen Mary J. Blige following funeral services for Notorious B.I.G. (Big E. Smalls) outside Campbell Funeral Home.., (Photo by Jon Naso/NY Daily News Archive via Getty Images)
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Friends in fashion! The ladies sat side by side, along with Lil Kim’s mother, at the Marc Jacobs fashion show during New York Fashion Week in 2016,
NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 12: Singer Mary J. Blige (left) and rapper/singer Lil’ Kim (centre) attend the Marc Jacobs Spring 2006 fashion show during Olympus Fashion Week at Bryant Park on September 12, 2005 in New York City. (Photo by Scott Gries/Getty Images)
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We guess you can call them friends in fur, too. Blige and Kim were all hugs, smiles and extravagantly textured coats during a party for their M.A.C. Viva Glam photo shoot and collaboration with the cosmetics company in 2001.
Lil’ Kim and Mary J. Blige during M.A.C. Viva Glam Party at Tuscan Steak Restaurant in New York City, New York, United States. (Photo by Theo Wargo/WireImage)
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The longtime friends put their lighters up, per the name of the song they were shooting a video for, in Brooklyn back in 2005.
Lil Kim and Mary J. Blige during Lil’ Kim Video Shoot – September 11, 2005 at Atlantic Ave Brooklyn in Brooklyn, New York, United States. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage)
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Lil Kim showed love to Blige and the equally legendary Janet Jackson at the Baby Phat show during New York Fashion Week in 2005.
Mary J. Blige, Janet Jackson and Lil’ Kim during Olympus Fashion Week Spring 2005 – Baby Phat – Front Row at Skylight Studio in New York City, New York, United States. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage)
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The Marc Jacobs fans were snapped sharing a hug while enjoying the designer’s show in New York City in 2006.
Lil Kim and Mary J. Blige during Olympus Fashion Week Spring 2006 – Marc Jacobs – Front Row and Backstage at N.Y. State Armory in New York City, New York, United States. (Photo by Gregory Pace/FilmMagic)
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The ladies took the stage together in 2015 for the Busta Rhymes and Friends: Hot for the Holidays event. It was a lit performance, per the usual.
NEWARK, NJ – DECEMBER 05: Mary J. Blige and Lil Kim perform during Hot 97’s “Busta Rhymes And Friends: Hot For The Holidays” at Prudential Center on December 5, 2015 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Taylor Hill/FilmMagic)
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The ladies shared a special moment with another longtime friend and collaborator, stylist Misa Hylton, to celebrate the premiere of the film The Remix: Hip Hop x Fashion, which Hylton was a subject of. She styled both women during her career.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 02: (L-R) Lil’ Kim, Misa Hylton Brim, and Mary J. Blige attend the premiere of “The Remix: Hip Hop x Fashion” at Tribeca Film Festival at Spring Studios on May 02, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Mireya Acierto/Getty Images for 2019 TriBeCa Film Festival )
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The friends reunited for another epic performance, doing “I Can Love You” as Blige was honored at the BET Awards in 2019. Looking good, ladies!
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 23: (L-R) Lil’ Kim and Mary J. Blige perform onstage at the 2019 BET Awards on June 23, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
