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Natalie Lue's avatar

Thank you for this. Lil Kim is a g and innovator who doesn’t get enough props for her significant influence on the culture.

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Amirah Jones's avatar

Thanks so much for sharing!! I was really young but still remember the conversations around this album cover and I agree, she truly pushed boundaries with this; Not waiting around to be accepted but creating her own space in Hip-Hop.

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Chelsea A. Hamlet's avatar

Really enjoyed reading this!

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New Age Griot26's avatar

😫 YEEEEESSSSS!!!! Oh You ATE THAT!!!

I remember like it was yesterday when I 1st heard thys album in MIDDLE SCHOOL 😂🤦🏾‍♂️. .. I knew Right away, she was my Fav female MC 🫰🏾😎.

BOLD & OWNING IT! I LOOOVVEEE folks who OWN their "STUFF" 🙌🏾

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Rachel Leeke Alexis's avatar

Loving all the history and takes on artists covers! Thanks so much for sharing.

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Stanley Fritz's avatar

I was in 6th grade when this album came out. My fake big sister worked at Beat street and got me the promo poster, my dad let me hang it up in my room. It was up! Also, that’s an amazing album and truly set the tone for artist today.

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Ricky Denham's avatar

Lil’ Kim will be turning 50 next week, so the timing of this post couldn’t have been better. This cover and imagery definitely shifted hip hop’s feminine aesthetic. Thanks for sharing!

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Shadé (not) Sade's avatar

Yes! I was originally going to post this next week but I decided against it! I was moved to post it this week. But It’s amazing to think that many in hip hop don’t see 50.

Also she needs to be given all the flowers! Definitely a pioneer

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