Throughout her career, Lil Kim has frequently been the subject of disrespect and criticism. Despite being regarded by many as the Queen of Hip-Hop, who paved the way for numerous female rappers, she has faced negative remarks about her music and her appearance. Notably, Mary J. Blige, a prominent figure in the music industry, stands by Lil Kim and refuses to tolerate such disrespect.
One individual who has consistently thrown shade at Lil Kim is 50 Cent. Recently, he used social media to stir up drama after Lil Kim released her remix of Megan Thee Stallion’s “Plan B.” He attempted to instigate a feud between Lil Kim and Nicki Minaj, even bringing their children into the argument. 50 Cent went so far as to insult Lil Kim’s daughter in his comments, eliciting strong reactions from Lil Kim, her daughter’s father, and fans. This is just the latest incident in their ongoing feud.
Speaking of Nicki Minaj, her relationship with Lil Kim has been far from friendly. It’s clear that there is no love lost between the two, and Nicki Minaj’s fanbase, known as the Barbz, has often targeted Lil Kim with unsolicited and unprovoked comments on platforms like Twitter. A simple compliment for the “Queen Bee” can trigger a barrage of negative remarks from the Barbz.
Comedian Eric Andre also took what appeared to be jabs at Lil Kim’s appearance. Azealia Banks took to social media to express her outrage over these alleged disrespectful comments and questioned why it’s been socially acceptable to mistreat Lil Kim for decades.
Bhad Bhabie, a social media personality, included Lil Kim in one of her rants while defending herself against accusations of cultural appropriation. Bhad Bhabie compared her transformation to Lil Kim’s, suggesting that Lil Kim had surgically altered herself to appear as a “white woman.”
And then there was the unforgettable moment when Lil Kim presented an award alongside Diana Ross at the 1999 MTV Video Music Awards. When Diana Ross playfully fondled Lil Kim’s exposed breast, it didn’t sit well with Mary J. Blige, who was also on stage. During an interview on “Watch What Happens Live” with Andy Cohen, Mary J. Blige praised Lil Kim as a trailblazer in Hip-Hop but expressed feeling embarrassed and upset on that occasion. Lil Kim, however, took it in stride and embraced the legendary singer. Mary J. Blige emphasized the importance of respecting Lil Kim, just as artists like Megan Thee Stallion, Nicki Minaj, and Cardi B are respected in the industry.