Lil' Kim is more than just a hip-hop legend, she's also a fashion pioneer. From neon on-stage costumes to iconic barely-there red carpet looks, no one has a style evolution quite like hers. Take a look back at some of her best fashion moments ahead.
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1997, No Way Out Tour
A classic early-days Lil' Kim look: a neon Chanel bikini and matching fur.
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1998, Grammys
Wearing a strapless bodysuit over shimmering tights to the Grammys.
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1999, Source Hip-Hop Music Awards
In a nude bodysuit one could expect Kim Kardashian to recreate any day now.
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1999, VMAs
The iconic purple jumpsuit and matching nipple pasty.
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1999, Tommy Hilfiger Rock Style Exhibit at The Met
Wearing head-to-toe pink for the Rock Style exhibit opening event at the Met.
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2000, VMAs
Wearing a cut-out orange bodysuit with a matching coat and shoes to the VMAs.
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2001, MTV Movie Awards
Lil Kim's casual pasties look. This time, with jeans.
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2002, Grammys
In a biker girl look, helmet included.
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2003, BET Awards
Wearing her own version of Jennifer Lopez's iconic jungle dress.
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2005, Met Gala
Wearing a Marc Jacobs gown to the Met Gala.
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2008, CFDA Awards
In a quintessential 2008 look for the CFDA Awards.
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2012, BET's Rip The Runway
Wearing a leather peplum dress and teal shoes to BET's Rip the Runway event.
