Back in 1994, the rap icon The Notorious B.I.G introduced the world to Lil’ Kim.
Lil’ Kim started making a name for herself as a founding member of the rap group Junior M.A.F.I.A.
She would proceed to become one of the world’s most influential female rappers, with multiple hits reaching double platinum status.
Her fame led to an influx of admirers, many of whom aspired to become America’s next female rapper.
She has since amassed a net worth of approximately $500,000 from her music and concerts throughout her career.
Despite Lil’ Kim’s beloved status, she too has to contend with the social media trolls.
On December 17, she released the track she composed for Nick Cannon’s Christmas film Miracles Across 125th Street, titled ‘Big Santa Papi’.
Twitter users were swift to comment when visuals for the track began circulating on the platform.
The track and its video have faced criticism online for portraying Lil’ Kim seducing Santa Claus, something many users found highly disconcerting.
One Twitter user echoed the sentiments of many others, saying, “Y’all know I love Lil Kim but this Christmas track and video ain’t it… at all!”
How Lil’ Kim Became an Icon?
The rap legend’s net worth is credited to her triumphs in the music industry.
Her debut album, Hard Core, was certified double platinum shortly after release and has sold over 6 million copies worldwide since its debut in 1996.
Lil’ Kim has also been the recipient of two Billboard Music Awards, a Grammy, two Soul Train Awards, and three VMAs.
As of 2021, she has sold more than 15 million albums and 30 million singles.
Her net worth only ascended when she began taking minor roles in films like Zoolander, solidifying herself as a cultural icon.
Cardi B To The Rescue
Rapper Cardi B is no stranger to engaging in Twitter drama and often calls people out when defending other stars.
After the Lil’ Kim track went viral, she replied to a Tweet outlining how the public has criticized Lil’ Kim over the past 12 months.
Cardi said:
“I’m tired of it and it’s heartbreaking… She’s is so sweet, supportive and a REAL F— LEGEND… I remember when I used to beef wit bitches and I used to put on my MySpace her track F— YOU!” Cardi wrote on Twitter, referencing the rapper’s 1996 track “F— You.” “I think it gotta be these 2000’s born kids on this app that don’t know about s—!”
While some commended her for speaking up about her idol, many users were quick to point out that Cardi B may not be as big of a Lil’ Kim fan as she seems.
After a user accused her of not wanting to collaborate, she pointed out that that had nothing to do with Lil’ Kim being a target of cyberbullying, adding that she is waiting for the right track to ask Kim to be part of.
Admiration clearly goes both ways. In 2019 Lil’ Kim spoke to Build about Cardi B re-doing the hit track “Lady Marmalade,” stating:
“I would leave that to Cardi. Cardi said she wanted to do something like that, so let her pick. She’s got the crown.”
