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Lil’ Kim is opening up about her groundbreaking debut album Hard Core and how she feels about its explicit content today, especially now that she’s a mother.
During a recent conversation, the Queen Bee addressed whether she has any regrets about the sexually bold and provocative lyrics that helped define her career. Kim made it clear that she stands by her work, explaining that her music reflected her truth and played a major role in empowering women in Hip-Hop.
Kim also revealed an interesting behind-the-scenes detail about the creation of Hard Core. According to the Brooklyn rap icon, she once suggested including one or two kid-friendly songs on the album, but The Notorious B.I.G., who executive produced the project, rejected the idea.
She explained that Biggie was focused on maintaining a consistent vision and identity for the album, which ultimately became one of the most influential and unapologetically raw debuts in Hip-Hop history.
Released in 1996, Hard Core broke barriers for female rappers and helped redefine how women expressed themselves in the genre. Now, as a mother, Kim says she still embraces her legacy while balancing her role as a parent.
Her reflections offer a rare look at the creative process behind a classic album—and show how her confidence in her artistry remains unchanged decades later.
Lil’ Kim speaks on whether she’s proud of her explicit & vulgar rap lyrics now that she has a daughter & reveals Biggie once rejected her suggestion to do at least 1 or 2 songs for the kids on her debut album Hard Core.
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