It’s no secret in Hollywood that many of the brightest stars have taken great measures to maintain their allure of youthfulness as they age. Celebrities often turn to surgery and cosmetics to stay young and refreshing! They often strive for artificial perfection to compete in the race for perfection.
However, some stars have gone too far, leading to disastrous results due to botched products or overdone surgeries. Over the years, the world has watched on as some of the most famous faces in the industry either enhanced or changed drastically right in front of our eyes due to botched cosmetic procedures or simply overdoing their plastic surgery.
Lil’ Kim – The Queen Bee’s transformation has also brought her to the frame of such discussions. She is one of the most influential and brightest women in hip-hop. As a female rapper, she has been pushing the boundaries for the past twenty-five years and is rising with her record-breaking works. She is often considered to have developed mainstream sex-positive feminism in hip-hop.
She has also made way for contemporary artists like Nicki Minaj, Cardi B, and Kash Doll. She is renowned for her flamboyantly breathtaking fashion style and advocacy work, along with her talent in lyrics and uniquely exuberant sound matter. Well, the rapper has been shy about talking about her transformation-related treatments, but according to the claims, it is assumed that she has had a nose job, lip injections, cheek implants, breast implants, etc.
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Has Lil’ Kim Ever Had Plastic Surgery?
If we look at pics of Lil’ Kim through the years, the first noticeable change in Lil’ Kim’s appearance occurred around 2003-2004. The change was a significant slimming of her nose. During a 2005 radio interview with Angie Martinez, the rapper later confirmed that she had undergone a nose job to fix a broken nose caused by her disrespectful and abusive boyfriend. The “No Time” rapper Lil’ Kim also received backlash from fans. She stated that she did not let the criticism affect her. She also admitted that her vanity had driven her to undergo the procedure.
However, Lil’ Kim has repeatedly denied undergoing any other cosmetic procedures. In 2013, when rumors about her surgeries circulated online, she stated her representative C.J. Carter dismissed the rumors as an attempt by the media to humiliate and disrespect her. She also warned about taking serious action against disrespect and defamation.
The opinion of audiences
The audience had been showing mixed reactions to the rapper’s transformation. While some chose to respect her choices and support her for the latter’s talents, some fans were dismayed by the rapper’s change. One of her fans commented and expressed disappointment by tweeting, “Dark-skinned Lil Kim was perfection… I don’t know who this woman is anymore.”
Dr. Jennifer Levine, a board-certified plastic surgeon based in New York City, analyzed the appearance of Lil’ Kim, and she could spot the changes too. She said that it was clear that some skin bleaching had been done. She mentioned that the rapper had likely undergone several cosmetic procedures, including chemicals with high doses of acids and some high-acid creams on her face.
According to Levine, Lil’ Kim has probably also done her eyes. Her eyes appear elongated, indicating that she may have undergone surgery to remove fat, skin, and tissue to create a new shape. Kim’s several nose augmentations are also not a secret either.
Besides, Levine also believes Lil’ Kim has had some Botox injections under the jaw to create a more chiseled look and has likely had filler injected into her cheeks. Finally, Levine suggests Lil Kim has used chemicals and high-acid creams to bleach her skin.
But, while the rapper’s new face is undeniable, Levine also believes that Kim may also be using filters and Photoshop to enhance her appearance in social media posts. She talked about her changed looks in weekend photos and claimed that looking at previous pictures from only a few weeks ago, it doesn’t seem like she could have achieved such drastic changes in such a short time. According to Levine, some of her photos are just morphed and distorted.
Despite the opinions of experts and fans alike, Lil’ Kim remains unfazed. In her own words, “It doesn’t bother me because I’m beautiful!” she laughed, adding that she loves herself. Lil Kim’s story also highlights the importance of self-love and self-acceptance. Despite undergoing several cosmetic procedures, Lil’ Kim remains confident and proud of her appearance, unbothered by the opinions of others.
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