Are you going to tune into Lil Kim’s new reality show The Queen Bee? From her controversial comments to her fashion icon status, we’ve got several reasons to watch the hip hop legends new show!
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Kim Is Kind Of Hilarious
Reality addicts who loved it when K.Michelle shook the table, or watch Braxton Family Values for Tamar’s commentary will want to catch The Queen Bee in action. If Kim’s feuds, Tweets and interviews are anything to go by, giving Kim a TV show could be the most entertaining move reality TV has made in a while.
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She Has Tons Of Famous Friends
From her BFF Marc Jacobs to Diddy to Donatella, The Queen Bee should be full of celebrity cameos.
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She’s A Music Legend
Lil’ Kim may be a controversial figure, but you can’t deny that she’s one of the best rappers of all time.
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She’s A Fashion Trendsetter
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Lil’ Kim is Marc Jacobs’ muse, has done spreads for Vogue, Elle, Interview and George (not to mention her famous fashion moment from the VMAs). Fashionistas with a taste for over-the-top fashion should tune in just for the outfit inspiration.
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She’s Teaching Queen Bi**h 101
Many outspoken ladies followed, but Lil’ Kim is the OG HBIC. She paved the way for so many female rappers that Syracuse University even taught a class on her called “Hip-Hop Eshu: Queen Bi**h 101.”
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She Could Teach A Master Class On Breaking Glass Ceilings
Did you know that Diddy refused to sign Lil Kim to Bad Boy because he didn’t think a female rapper couldn’t make platinum records? Kim proved him wrong by going double platinum with Hard Core and becoming the only female rapper (besides Missy Elliott) to have three platinum albums.
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Lil Kim Cares
In fact, it’s the name of the foundation she started in 2004. Lil Kim Cares helps raise money for programs that help the homeless, prevent violence against women, child abuse and AIDS awareness.
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You’ll Get To Know The Real K.I.M.
Famous stylist Derek Khan says its high time for the world to meet the real Kim:
“You always have to remember it’s a facade. That image that she gives out is an over-sexy, provocative look. It says you’re unreachable. You have to look from afar. Actually, it’s contradictory to her personality because she’s very much more approachable in real life. She’s just a sweetheart.”
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Kim Has A Story To Tell
Kim really did start from the bottom. Before becoming one of the most famous rappers of all time, Kim was 15 and homeless, struggling to make it on her own:
“My mom was really a queen, but she just kind of got caught up in the wrong roads. I’ve fought a lot on the streets because I had to.
When you’re on the streets, people feel like they can do anything to you because you’ve got nothing and don’t have anybody.”
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Lil Kim Is One Of The Hardest Working Women In Hollywood
She dropped her last mix tape while she was 40 and pregnant with her daughter Royal Reign.
We’re crossing our fingers for at least a few cameos from Lil Kim’s baby girl.
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She Was The Inspiration For Cookie
Need a double dose of Empire? Taraji P. Henson says that if you’re looking for her real-life inspiration for Cookie, look no further than the Queen Bee herself.
