Lil’ Kim Quotes, born Kimberly Denise Jones on July 11, 1974, in Brooklyn, New York, is an American rapper, actress, and model who revolutionized hip-hop as the “Queen Bee.” Rising to fame with her 1996 debut album Hard Core, which went double platinum, she became the first female rapper to score three consecutive #1 rap hits: “No Time,” “Not Tonight (Ladies Night Remix),” and “Crush on You.”
Known for her provocative lyrics, bold fashion, and unapologetic persona, Kim’s influence spans music, style, and female empowerment in hip-hop.
These 15 quotes—sourced from her songs, interviews, and posts on X—reflect her thoughts on self-confidence, resilience, love, and her legacy, capturing her fierce and trailblazing spirit.
15 Lil’ Kim Quotes
- “I am definitely the queen. I definitely see myself as the queen.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “The streets made me. They stay at me. There’s nothing that’s gonna take away from my legacy. I’m dying this way. With the crown on my head, nobody can take nothing away from me.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “I love to reinvent myself, and that’s because I am a very free person. I do what I feel, and I love who I am.” (IMDb, n.d.)
- “No time for fake ones, just sip some Cristal with my real ones.” (Song, “No Time,” Hard Core, 1996)
- “I am blessed to have so many great things in my life—family, friends, and God. All will be in my thoughts daily.” (QuoteFancy, n.d.)
- “I’m a girly girl. I’m strong, but I’m very timid. Very dainty.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “I respect everybody, but at the same time, I carry myself with an aura that demands respect, too.” (PictureQuotes, n.d.)
- “I let him know we bout that cake straight up the gate, we independent women, some mistake us for whores.” (Song, “How Many Licks?,” The Notorious K.I.M., 2000)
- “I have low self-esteem and I always have… Being a regular black girl wasn’t good enough.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “Lil’ Kim not a whore, but I sex a nigga so good, he gotta tell his boys.” (Song, “Magic Stick,” La Bella Mafia, 2003)
- “My fan mail is what keeps me going.” (PictureQuotes, n.d.)
- “I really want people to understand that nobody is perfect and that things happen in life beyond our control.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “I’m sayin’, why spend mine when I can spend yours?” (PictureQuotes, n.d.)
- “I love doing things people don’t expect.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “Bitch you gotta be kiddin me, Kim’s the epitome. I’m the ghost of BIG so you could never get rid of me.” (Song, “Black Friday,” Black Friday Mixtape, 2011)
Lil’ Kim’s quotes are a fiery mix of confidence, vulnerability, and unapologetic swagger, inspiring fans to embrace their individuality and reign supreme. Which one’s got you feeling like the Queen Bee? Drop it in the comments and keep her Brooklyn vibe alive!
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