Recently, New York rap legend Lil Kim went viral for her new single, ‘Santa Papi.’ However, it seems that the new single has attracted some bad publicity.
Kim Isn’t Getting Her Flowers
The ‘Lady Marmalade’ emcee has made a name for herself being one of the first prolific female rappers on the music scene. Despite her accolades, Kim has been on the receiving end of ridicule in recent years. From her feud with fellow New York rapper Nicki Minaj to her extensive plastic surgery and relationship with Biggie Smalls, Kim hasn’t caught a break in the public eye in a very long time.
Kim’s most recent song, ‘Santa Papi,’ was also released with Nick Cannon’s Miracles Across 125th Street film yesterday (Dec. 21). The music and video were mocked across social media immediately upon release.
biggie would be disappointed, give it a rest kim . https://t.co/fN6EOVGALV
— maybee: lysaa💕 (@heyitslysaa) December 22, 2021
Oh no Kimmy😢 https://t.co/PlfUJLCXua
— May🌹. (@Cocoa__deluxe) December 21, 2021
https://twitter.com/lunawitdxfurr/status/1473475162309898248?s=10
Cardi To The Lil Kim’s Rescue
Yesterday evening, Cardi unexpectedly stepped in for the “Queen Bee” and defended her against the haters. “I’m tired of it and it’s heartbreaking… She’s is so sweet, supportive and a REAL F*CKIN LEGEND,” she typed. “I remember when I used to beef wit b*tches and I used to put on my MySpace her song F*CK YOU! I think it gotta be these 2000’s born kids on this app that don’t know about sh*t!”
I’m tired of it and it’s heartbreaking…She’s is so sweet ,supportive and a REAL FUCKIN LEGEND ..I remember when I used to beef wit bitches and I used to put on my MySpace her song FUCK YOU!😂I think it gotta be these 2000’s born kids on this app that don’t know about shit! https://t.co/s2ZkCgJLnx
— Cardi B (@iamcardib) December 21, 2021
The sudden defense caused Cardi to receive backlash, with fans questioning her sincerity. Cardi and Lil Kim have never collaborated despite being extremely popular female New York rappers. Cardi, as always, was quick to fire back.
Why you ain’t ask Remy or Kim to be on your second single baby girl? https://t.co/MMzkq7AATO
— 💋 (@price0fwoke) December 22, 2021
https://twitter.com/theegxby/status/1473446863730880521?s=10
What do a collab go to do with someone constantly getting CYBER BULLY? before a artist I am a woman wit feelings and I know how much it hurts to constantly get picked on…When I collab wit her is going to be at the right time & the right song.I don’t rush BIG MOMENTS! https://t.co/YqoVV78DpU
— Cardi B (@iamcardib) December 22, 2021
BEEN SAYING THIS .THANK YOU.I don’t rush things and I say this in all my interviews.Until I don’t have the right song for a artist I’m not going to rush it cause if the song don’t make sense and it don’t do good then I will feel terrible..It don’t take away from her greatest https://t.co/gFW743fkFd
— Cardi B (@iamcardib) December 22, 2021
Cardi and Kim are similar in that they both had a public and vicious battle with Nicki Minaj. Kim’s issue with Nicki began in 2009 with differing accounts on their first meeting. Meanwhile, Cardi started butting heads with Nicki during the’ Motorsport’ controversy in 2017. Some attribute Cardi’s defensiveness to a shared dislike of the ‘Fractions’ rapper.
Cardi..Girl & so was Nicki Minaj towards u but your Label pushed U 2 constantly lie on her & throw a shoe at her head. U pick & choose when you wanna stand up for female rappers, but you target and shade the female rapper that can rap AND WRITE circles around ya head. @iamcardib https://t.co/1heWitbqqI
— Ebonyy 🤎👅 (@lol_youmad_lol) December 22, 2021
This you? https://t.co/kmKBSNNqaO pic.twitter.com/0r4s2xpsVz
— Anna Pink Friday 2 👑🩷💎 (@OnikaObsessedd) December 22, 2021
You can watch a snippet of the video that caused all the drama below:
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