She was honored with a hip hop lifetime achievement award after become the first woman rapper to have three consecutive number one singles on the Billboard Rap charts.
Lil’ Kim rocked the 2019 BET Hip Hop Awards Saturday in Atlanta, Georgia, with a show-stopping performance.
The 45–year–old rapper Magic Stick rapper hit the red carpet in a lustrous pink outfit.
The queen: Lil’ Kim, 45, rocked the 2019 BET Hip Hop Awards Saturday in Atlanta, Georgia, with a show-stopping performance
Kim gave off a busty display in a gleaming Gucci blazer covered in chainlink checkers.
She coat featured a long, asymmetrical skirt that showcased her legs and her tall white platform shoes.
The 4ft11in musician highlighted her hourglass figure with a black and cream-colored striped belt featuring a large jeweled Gucci buckle.
Fierce: Kim gave off a busty display in a gleaming Gucci blazer covered in chainlink checkers
Leading the pack: The musician highlighted her hourglass figure with a black and cream striped belt featuring a large jeweled Gucci buckle; pictured with the members of Junior Mafia
Think pink like Lil’ Kim wearing a dress from the Dapper Dan x Gucci collection
Kim matched her outfit with a cotton candy–like wig styled in textured waves.
She was accompanied on the red carpet by the group Junior Mafia, which she was originally a member of before she was launched to superstardom.
The Notorious B.I.G. protégé changed into a sultry new look later in the show when she accepted her I Am Hip Hop award, which honors ground breaking hip hop artists.
She ditched the Gucci jacket in favor of a furry white vest atop an edgy body suit outlined in rhinestone-studded stitching.
Her legs were covered in a spidery set of stockings, along with white thigh-high boots covered in tiny holes.
Earned it: The Notorious B.I.G. protégé changed into a sultry new look later in the show when she accepted her I Am Hip Hop award, which honors ground breaking hip hop artists
Fuzzy: She ditched the Gucci jacket in favor of a furry white vest atop an edgy body suit outlined in rhinestone-studded stitching
Thigh high: Her legs were covered in a spidery set of stockings, along with white boots covered in tiny holes.
Kim’s well-deserved award honored her groundbreaking contributions to the hip hop genre.
Kim (real name: Kimberly Jones) was taken under Biggie Smalls’ wing in and joined Junior Mafia, a group he founded and occasionally performed with.
Her debut album Hard Core appeared two years later in 1996 and was certified double platinum.
Her success helped open doors for future women in rap including Nicki Minaj and Megan Thee Stallion, who was featured during the ceremony.
Icon: Kim’s well-deserved award honored her groundbreaking contributions to the hip hop genre. Her debut album Hard Core appeared two years later in 1996 and was certified double platinum
Leading the way: Her success helped open doors for future women in rap including Nicki Minaj and Megan Thee Stallion, who was featured during the ceremony
Suited up: Kim returned for her performance looking like a stylish cat burglar in a black body suit covered in hundreds of glittering rhinestones
Kim returned for her performance looking like a stylish cat burglar in a black body suit covered in hundreds of glittering rhinestones.
The look featured a sheer panel over her cleavage and belted thigh-high boots.
Though she was undoubtedly the star of the show, Kim also shared a portion of the performance with rapper OT Genasis.
Sultry style: The look featured a sheer panel over her cleavage and belted thigh-high boots
Old pals: Though she was undoubtedly the star of the show, Kim also shared a portion of the performance with rapper OT Genasis
Back on the red carpet, Chance the Rapper was accompanied by his wife Kirsten Corley.
The musician kept things simple with a light brown sweater and khakis with matching trainers.
Kirsten channeled a man’s shirt with his white striped dress that highlighted her fit legs.
Rapper Rapsody showed off a blast–from–the–past outfit with a gleaming blue and gold jacket and pants combo while wearing thick jeweled curlers in her hair and massive gold earrings.
Teyana Taylor showed off an intriguing graphic beige dress that showcased her curvaceous figure as she embraced her husband Iman Shumpert.
The Houston Rockets player was dressed casually in a pale yellow graphic shirt and off white trousers.
Newlyweds: Back on the red carpet, Chance the Rapper was accompanied by his wife Kirsten Corley. He wore a beige sweater while she showcased her legs in a white striped dress
Shining: Back on the red carpet, rapper Rapsody showed off a gleaming blue and gold jacket and pants combo while wearing thick jeweled curlers in her hair and massive gold earrings
Cute couple: Teyana Taylor showed off an intriguing graphic beige dress that showcased her curvaceous figure as she embraced her husband Iman Shumpert
Battle rapper SMACK WHITE (real name: Troy Mitchell) wore a white shirt with a hypnotizing black and white design with black and white striped pants.
Teflon Don Rick Ross kept things casual with a plain white sweat shirt and a pair of crimson Fendi shorts.
Singer T-Pain looked ready to party in his red and cream–colored jacket, which he paired with a black T-shirt, black sweat pants and large white sunglasses.
Rapper DreamDoll showed off her bondage-themed outfit comprised of a black leather bra and panties set with multiple leather straps running down her thighs.
She covered up the raunchy look with a leopard-print overcoat.
Lil’ Cease, a member of Junior Mafia, went with an all-black ensemble featuring a velvet hoodie and patched jeans.
Eye-catching: Battle rapper SMACK WHITE (real name: Troy Mitchell) wore a white shirt with a hypnotizing black and white design with black and white striped pants. Teflon Don Rick Ross kept things casual with a plain white sweat shirt and a pair of crimson Fendi shorts
Black and red: Singer T-Pain looked ready to party in his red and cream–colored jacket, which he paired with a black T-shirt, black sweat pants and large white sunglasses
Leather fan: Rapper DreamDoll showed off her bondage-themed outfit comprised of a black leather bra and panties set with multiple leather straps running down her thighs
Back in black: Lil’ Cease, a member of Junior Mafia, went with an all-black ensemble featuring a velvet hoodie and patched jeans
The show featured a performance from Chance the Rapper, who was also dressed in all black and sporting a black cap referencing his third mixtape Coloring Book.
The rapper and occasional actor released his debut studio album The Big Day back in July to critical praise.
Rapper Megan Thee Stallion spoke on stage in a stunning red dress. The matching crop top highlighted her taut tummy, while the dress’ train trailed behind her.
Self promotion: The show featured a performance from Chance the Rapper, who was also dressed in all black and sporting a black cap referencing his third mixtape Coloring Book
Seeing red: Rapper Megan Thee Stallion spoke on stage in a stunning red dress
Curves ahead: The matching crop top highlighted her taut tummy, while the dress’ train trailed behind her
Migos member Offset put on a high-octane performance during the show while also dressed all in red.
The husband of Cardi B wore a red jacket which he paired with unmissable red leather pants.
He was joined by rapper Lil Baby, who kept things simple with a black long sleeve shirt and dark luxury jeans.
Showing off: Migos member Offset put on a high-octane performance during the show while also dressed all in red
On theme: The husband of Cardi B wore a red jacket which he paired with unmissable red leather pants
Collaborators: He was joined by rapper Lil Baby, who kept things simple with a black long sleeve shirt and dark luxury jeans
Rapsody took to the stage in a new outfit, a black jumpsuit with patches in honor of MC Lyte and Lauren Hill, among others.
Her raven tresses were covered up in a pink scarf, and she wore a pair of candy-colored sneakers.
Rapper and singer Saweetie added a splash of color to the performances in her tracksuit, which she spiced up with a studded crop top.
Honoring: Rapsody took to the stage in a new outfit, a black jumpsuit with patches in honor of MC Lyte and Lauren Hill, among others
Colorful display: Rapper and singer Saweetie added a splash of color to the performances in her tracksuit, which she spiced up with a studded crop top
The rapper KaMillion flaunted her curvy figure during her performance while wearing a bedazzled Jacksonville Jaguars crop top and black panties bearing her stage name.
She stood out with a pair of sparkling silver thigh-high boots and her long silvery locks.
T-Pain was joined by his fellow elder statesman Rick Ross for another song on stage.
The auto-tuned singer changed into a white jacket with orange and olive accents, as well as a pair of distressed jeans.
He traded bars with Rick, who was dressed in black except for his orange-accented Nikes.
Sparkling: The rapper KaMillion flaunted her curvy figure during her performance while wearing a bedazzled Jacksonville Jaguars crop top and black panties bearing her stage name
Casual look: T-Pain changed into a white jacket with orange and olive accents, as well as a pair of distressed jeans
Rapping up a storm: He traded bars with Rick, who was dressed in black except for his orange-accented Nikes
source:dailymail
