2021 BET Awards: Lil’ Kim proves she’s no wallflower as she turns heads in a racy black bodice dripping with jewels before changing into a risqué Prada crop top and matching mini-skirt
Lil’ Kim proved she was no wallflower when she stepped out for the BET Awards at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday.
The 46-year-old rapper walked the red carpet in a racy black bodice and minuscule shorts, which she teamed with a black tuxedo jacket and copious amounts of bling.
Later taking to the stage, the Brooklyn-born artist changed into a risqué white Prada halterneck crop top with an eskimo-style hood and a matching mini-skirt.
2021 BET Awards: Lil’ Kim, 46, proved she’s no wallflower when she donned two risqué looks for the awards ceremony at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday. Pictured on the left on the red carpet and on the right before her performance on stage
The Lady Marmalade artist’s red carpet look also featured a layered Dolce & Gabanna statement necklace that comprised of various pearls, gold and silver detail.
She drew attention to her legs by wearing wrap-around gold stiletto heels with bling detail that went all the way up to the thigh.
The star, real name Kimberly Denise Jones, wore her lustrous blonde locks down and in structured waves, and her makeup included bold brows, winged eyeliner, bronzer on her cheekbones, false lashes, and a slick of nude colour on her plump pout.
While making her entrance, she told an interviewer that she would be receptive to appear on the show Verzuz, XXL Magazine reported, and that she hoped her rival would be Nicki Minaj.
Dripping in bling: The Brooklyn-born rapper walked the red carpet in a racy black bodice and minuscule shorts, which she teamed with a black tuxedo jacket and copious amounts of bling
Thigh’s the limit: The Lady Marmalade artist drew attention to her legs by wearing wrap-around gold stiletto heels with bling detail that went all the way up to the thigh
Ready for her close-up: The Brooklyn-born star wore her lustrous blonde locks down and in structured waves, and her makeup included bold brows, winged eyeliner, bronzer on her cheekbones, false lashes, and a slick of nude colour on her plump pout
At the show, the hip-hop icon was seen posing with stars such as Zendaya and Queen Latifah.
Lil’ Kim later took to the stage in a revealing white head-to-toe Prada ensemble.
She showed off her abs and a hint of under boob in a halterneck crop top with hood, paired with a matching mini-skirt, jacket, and two coordinating bum bags.
Coming soon? While making her entrance, she told an interviewer that she would be receptive to appear on the show Verzuz and that she hoped her rival would be Nicki Minaj
Famous circles: At the show, the hip-hop icon was seen posing with stars such as Zendaya (left) and Queen Latifah (right)
On the way: In April, Lil’ Kim revealed that she’s penning a memoir to be released in early November
Lil’ Kim boosted her height with chunky military-style boots and swept part of her blonde locks over her forehead to resemble a blunt fringe.
In April, she revealed that she’s penning a memoir with Kathy Iandoli through Hachette Books, to be released in early November.
‘I’m excited to finally get to tell my story after all this time,’ Lil’ Kim told People. ‘Many people have thought they knew the story of Lil’ Kim, but they have no idea.’
Eye-catching: Lil’ Kim later took to the stage in a revealing white head-to-toe Prada ensemble. She showed off her abs and a hint of under boob in a halterneck crop top with hood, paired with a matching mini-skirt
Head-to-toe white: The artist added white gloves, a long jacket, and two coordinating bum bags to the look. She boosted her height with chunky military-style boots
Unique: Lil’ Kim swept part of her blonde locks over her forehead to resemble a blunt fringe
Hachette Books said in a news release that 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,’ the publisher said. ‘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.
‘A true page-turner from start to finish, 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.’
Energetic: The hip-hop star put on an energetic performance, delighting the audience
2021 BET Awards Winners
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
AFTER HOURS – THE WEEKND
BLAME IT ON BABY – DABABY
GOOD NEWS – MEGAN THEE STALLION
HEAUX TALES – JAZMINE SULLIVAN – WINNER
KING’S DISEASE – NAS
UNGODLY HOUR – CHLOE X HALLE
CARDI B FT. MEGAN THEE STALLION – WAP – WINNER
BEST COLLABORATION
CARDI B FT. MEGAN THEE STALLION – WAP – WINNER
DABABY FT. RODDY RICCH – ROCKSTAR
DJ KHALED FT. DRAKE – POPSTAR
JACK HARLOW FT. DABABY, TORY LANEZ & LIL WAYNE – WHATS POPPIN (REMIX)
MEGAN THEE STALLION FT. DABABY – CRY BABY
POP SMOKE FT. LIL BABY & DABABY – FOR THE NIGHT
BEST FEMALE R&B / POP ARTIST
BEYONCÉ
H.E.R. – WINNER
JAZMINE SULLIVAN
JHENÉ AIKO
SUMMER WALKER
SZA
BEST MALE R&B / POP ARTIST
6LACK
ANDERSON .PAAK
CHRIS BROWN – WINNER
GIVEON
TANK
THE WEEKND
GIVEON – WINNER
BEST NEW ARTIST
COI LERAY
FLO MILLI
GIVEON – WINNER
JACK HARLOW
LATTO
POOH SHIESTY
BEST GROUP
21 SAVAGE & METRO BOOMIN
CHLOE X HALLE
CHRIS BROWN & YOUNG THUG
CITY GIRLS
MIGOS
SILK SONIC – WINNER
BEST FEMALE HIP HOP ARTIST
CARDI B
COI LERAY
DOJA CAT
MEGAN THEE STALLION – WINNER
LATTO
SAWEETIE
LIL BABY – WINNER
BEST MALE HIP HOP ARTIST
DABABY
DRAKE
J. COLE
JACK HARLOW
LIL BABY – WINNER
POP SMOKE
DR. BOBBY JONES BEST GOSPEL/INSPIRATIONAL AWARD
BEBE WINANS – IN JESUS NAME
CECE WINANS – NEVER LOST
H.E.R. – HOLD US TOGETHER
KIRK FRANKLIN – STRONG GOD – WINNER
MARVIN SAPP – THANK YOU FOR IT ALL
TAMELA MANN – TOUCH FROM YOU
BET HER AWARD
ALICIA KEYS FT. KHALID – SO DONE
BRANDY FT. CHANCE THE RAPPER – BABY MAMA
BRI STEVES – ANTI QUEEN
CHLOE X HALLE – BABY GIRL
CIARA FT. ESTER DEAN – ROOTED
SZA – GOOD DAYS – WINNER
BURNA BOY (NIGERIA) – WINNER
BEST INTERNATIONAL ACT
AYA NAKAMURA (FRANCE)
BURNA BOY (NIGERIA) – WINNER
DIAMOND PLATNUMZ (TANZANIA)
EMICIDA (BRAZIL)
HEADIE ONE (UK)
WIZKID (NIGERIA)
YOUNG T & BUGSEY (UK)
YOUSSOUPHA (FRANCE)
VIEWER’S CHOICE AWARD
CARDI B FT. MEGAN THEE STALLION – WAP
CHRIS BROWN & YOUNG THUG – GO CRAZY
DABABY FT. RODDY RICCH – ROCKSTAR
DJ KHALED FT. DRAKE – POPSTAR
DRAKE FT. LIL DURK – LAUGH NOW CRY LATER
LIL BABY – THE BIGGER PICTURE
MEGAN THEE STALLION FT. BEYONCÉ – SAVAGE (REMIX) – WINNER
SILK SONIC – LEAVE THE DOOR OPEN
CARDI B FT. MEGAN THEE STALLION – WAP – WINNER
VIDEO OF THE YEAR
CARDI B – UP
CARDI B FT. MEGAN THEE STALLION – WAP – WINNER
CHLOE X HALLE – DO IT
CHRIS BROWN & YOUNG THUG – GO CRAZY
DRAKE FT. LIL DURK – LAUGH NOW CRY LATER
SILK SONIC – LEAVE THE DOOR OPEN
VIDEO DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR
BENNY BOOM
BRUNO MARS AND FLORENT DÉCHARD – WINNER
COLE BENNETT
COLIN TILLEY
DAVE MEYERS
HYPE WILLIAMS
JUDAS AND THE BLACK MESSIAH – WINNER
BEST MOVIE
COMING 2 AMERICA
JUDAS AND THE BLACK MESSIAH – WINNER
MA RAINEY’S BLACK BOTTOM
ONE NIGHT IN MIAMI
SOUL
THE UNITED STATES VS. BILLIE HOLIDAY
BEST ACTRESS
ANDRA DAY – WINNER
ANGELA BASSETT
ISSA RAE
JURNEE SMOLLETT
VIOLA DAVIS
ZENDAYA
BEST ACTOR
ALDIS HODGE
CHADWICK BOSEMAN – WINNER
DAMSON IDRIS
DANIEL KALUUYA
EDDIE MURPHY
LAKEITH STANFIELD
YOUNGSTARS AWARD
ALEX R. HIBBERT
ETHAN HUTCHISON
LONNIE CHAVIS
MARSAI MARTIN – WINNER
MICHAEL EPPS
STORM REID
NAOMI OSAKA – WINNER
SPORTSWOMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD
A’JA WILSON
CANDACE PARKER
CLARESSA SHIELDS
NAOMI OSAKA – WINNER
SERENA WILLIAMS
SKYLAR DIGGINS-SMITH
SPORTSMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD
KYRIE IRVING
LEBRON JAMES – WINNER
PATRICK MAHOMES
RUSSELL WESTBROOK
RUSSELL WILSON
STEPHEN CURRY
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