Lil Kim, the Queen Bee— so you best take heed because this legendary rapper is reclaiming her voice and her throne.
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Her memoir, The Queen Bee with writer, Kathy Iandoli, is slated for a Nov. 2 release. The Brooklyn icon tells People, "I'm excited to finally get to tell my story after all this time. Many people have thought they knew the story of Lil' Kim, but they have no idea."
The Queen Bee will detail her nearly 30-year career, including her time as First Lady of Junior M.A.F.I.A.. The book's press release says, "Lil' Kim not only blazed trails for women in hip-hop, but also inspired the careers of those who followed. However, life at the top hasn't been easy, either. Lil' Kim also talks about the hidden moments of her reign: her complicated high-profile relationships, the misogynistic industry she fought to change through sex positivity, the challenging double standards of self-image and beauty in the spotlight, and the momentous act of loyalty that ultimately landed her in prison."
The press release detailed the memoir as "a true page-turner from start to finish." It continued, "The Queen Bee is every bit as fierce, empowering, and badass as the woman at the heart of this story — and firmly cements her legacy as a true feminist icon."
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