This week, the ladies have been solidifying their places in the industry. Megan Thee Stallion is set to star in Netflix’s Big Mouth, Lil Kim graces the cover of EBONY Magazine, Coco Jones adds Baltimore to her What I Didn’t Tell You Tour Part II Tour, and more. Lil Kim Graces The Cover Of EBONY […]
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At this year’s 2023 VMAs, Colombian artist Shakira was honored with the Video Vanguard Award. While many fans applauded the decision, others felt MTV missed an opportunity to pay tribute to hip-hop’s 50th anniversary by not honoring a hip-hop artist for the award. SOHH, here’s a compiled list of hip-hop artists who could have been […]
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On September 13, 1994, Notorious B.I.G., alongside producers Easy Mo Bee, DJ Premier, Poke of the Trackmasters, and none other than “Puffy” (as Diddy was called then) as the executive producer, released the Hip Hop masterpiece known as Ready To Die.
As Big’s debut album, this highly anticipated release shows the lyrical prowess of the Bed-Stuy big man, and besides Method Man’s assistance on the epic “The What?” track, Mr. Wallace made it happen all by himself. Other than Nas’ Illmatic, no other solo emcee accomplished that feat during that era on the East Coast. Recognized as “The King Of New York” and as seen on a vintage 1995 Source Magazine cover, Big’s legacy was etched in stone with this LP.
Timeless classics from that four and a half mic-er include the DJ Premier produced “Unbelievable,” the back and forth storytelling adventures of “Warning” and “Gimme The Loot,” and the eerie title track itself were just a few of the highlights of this legendary project. That’s not to forget the mainstream success of singles such as “One More Chance,” the Brooklynplayalistic sound of “Big Poppa,” and of course the hood inspirational, Mtume-based “Juicy.”
We only had the chance to get one more album(prophetically named Life After Death) out of one of the game’s greatest lyricists before he was prematurely killed in Los Angeles in 1997. Still, this album will always remind us that B.I.G. was “Ready to Die” because his talent was and will always be larger than life.
Salute to Big (RIP), Premier, Easy, Poke, Lord Finesse, Diddy, Lil’ Kim, and the entire Wallace family for this classic masterpiece!
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Though she’s one of the most well-known figures in hip-hop, Lil Kim’s life has been anything but easy. The New Yorker has maintained her confidence despite all the trauma she’s endured from her past relationships, not to mention simply being a woman in the industry. Like many other celebrities, she’s obviously undergone some cosmetic procedures over the years, altering her facial structure significantly. Not everyone is a fan of the work Kim has done, but nevertheless, her biggest fans remain loyal. Their dedication to the 49-year-old is precisely why so many are raising concerns regarding her latest magazine cover.
On Friday (September 8), images began circulating online unveiling the “Magic Stick” artist’s shoot for Ebony Magazine. From far away, Kim looks radiant in a revealing pin, satin garment. However, upon closer inspection, it’s evident that her face has undergone severe editing – and not very good editing at that. The multi-talent looks far more masculine in this photo than we’ve seen in any others she’s shared recently. She also looks to be a completely different ethnicity, causing countless Twitter trolls to crack jokes.
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Lil’ Kim stuns for EBONY Magazine in celebration of 50 years of Hip Hop
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— The Female Rap Room (@girlsinrap) September 8, 2023
“The entire staff deserves JAIL,” one user criticized the team at Ebony. “IKYFL. This is egregious. Why is Kim looking like she’s been generated by AI,” another concerned person chimed in. To be fair, the fashionista does look almost completely artificial on the “50 Years of Hip-Hop” commemorative cover, though it’s unclear if that’s what she was going for.
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Keep scrolling to see what Twitter users are saying about Lil Kim’s shocking Ebony cover shoot. Do you think that the rap diva had final approval of the images before they went public, or is she just as taken aback as fans have been after finding them online today? Let us know in the comments, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.
More like Kim Jong Un https://t.co/rSNkvE5A86
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(@price0fwoke) September 8, 2023
I like the concept, the look is there but the edit looks unreal. Who is editing these? https://t.co/dO43cfsFSu
— LIL’ KIM STAN
(@BlackWithATweet) September 8, 2023
we love a natural beauty
— elle☆ | #LIKEE..? (@InEllesMood) September 8, 2023
Lil Kim looks like a Sims character. pic.twitter.com/RYJwAOvkkr https://t.co/rUBRs2XhuR
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(@writtenbytruth) September 8, 2023
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On this date in 1995, the hometown crew of Notorious B.I.G. aka Biggie Smalls, which was composed of Lil’ Kim, Lil’ Cease, Nino Brown, Chico Del Vec, Kleptomaniac, Capone, Bugsy and Trife and Larceny of The Snakes, who called themselves Junior Mafia, dropped their first album entitled Conspiracy Theory on the Undeas/Atlantic imprint.
With Biggie being one of the first East Coast artists to put his homies on from his Bed-Stuy block, Conspiracy Theory served up a suffix of hits featuring the “King Of NY,” which helped to further catapult his stardom, but introduce an entire crew of microphone astute Brooklyn kids that launched an entire movement of their own. JM also introduced a female emcee from BK that would forever change the landscape of Hip-Hop for women; Lil’ Kim.
Some of the sure shot singles from this monumental project include “Player’s Anthem” featuring Notorious B.I.G. and Lil’ Kim, “I Need You Tonight” featuring Biggie’s then-wife Faith Evans and of course the anthemic “Get Money”.
Salute to Junior Mafia, Lil’ Cease, Lil’ Kim, “Un” Rivera and the entire Junior Mafia squad for dropping this eternal Hip-Hop classic!
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Lil Kim, Akbar V., JT, and more female artists are making waves in hip-hop. From Akbar V.’s ode to the Queen of Rap Nicki Minaj, to City Girls’ JT’s collaboration with Stunna Girl, these ladies continue to amaze their fans. SOHH, here are the latest updates on these talented musicians. Akbar V. Pays Tribute To […]
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Lil Kim has made a lasting impact on the world of hip-hop throughout the years, particularly in fashion, photography, and music. Known for her iconic looks, unique flow, and fearless attitude, the Queen Bee’s influence has paved the way for female rappers in a male-dominated industry. Here’s how the rap icon made a massive impact […]
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Serato, an audio software company, releases a new episode of their podcast series, Serato Unscripted, featuring hip-hop producer and DJ Clark Kent. In celebration of hip-hop’s 50th anniversary, Kent shares his insights on the pioneers in the genre, including influential DJs and artists. Celebrating Hip-Hop’s 50th In the episode, Kent reminisces about his experiences with […]
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No matter how Coco Austin chooses to live her life, the bodacious blonde is faced with near-constant criticism. Because she’s an OnlyFans model, Ice-T’s wife regularly shows off her hourglass figure on social media, encouraging followers to come to subscribe to her NSFW page to see even more salacious content for a monthly fee. There are also those playing the role of the parenting police, finding various flaws in the ways that Coco opts to parent her young daughter, Chanel.
At this point in her career, the 44-year-old has a pretty good idea of how to handle the hate. Thankfully, her partner is a professional at clapping back at people criticizing Coco under her photos. On Monday (August 14), Coco returned to Instagram to show off her pretty pink, purple, and blue bikini while enjoying the final few weeks of summertime sunshine. The first photo finds the content creator squatting spread eagle, much like Lil Kim previously popularized, earning her some disrespectful replies to her post.
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“I’m happy I grew up in the days where moms didn’t show their camel toe for the whole internet,” one person attempted to throw shade at Austin. “I’m not sure how you got a husband. Most men do not want a man to sexualize their wife,” another chimed in. Seeing as Ne-Yo shared not so long ago that Ice-T once allowed him to spank Coco’s behind upon meeting her, the fact that he supports her career as an adult model isn’t entirely surprising, and her revealing photos don’t seem likely to break them up anytime soon.
Coco Austin isn’t the only celebrity we’ve seen pay homage to Lil Kim this Leo season. In late July, GloRilla posted up in a sexy silver outfit, popping a squat in front of the camera and leaving little to the imagination. See those photos at the link below, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.
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Chico Del Vec, one of the founding members of the iconic 90s hip-hop group Junior M.A.F.I.A., has tragically passed away. News of his death was confirmed by New York rapper Special Ed, sparking an outpouring of grief and tributes from the hip-hop community. While the cause of Del Vec’s untimely death remains unconfirmed, the loss […]
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