Megan Thee Stallion recently shared her powerful reaction to hearing Lil’ Kim for the first time in Hulu’s RapCaviar documentary teaser, released on March 23. Reflecting on her discovery of female rappers, Megan explained how listening to Lil’ Kim sparked a new understanding of women’s roles in rap. Growing up in Houston, Megan only knew of male-dominated rap groups like UGK and Three 6 Mafia, which were staples in her household.
“My mom was a rapper,” Megan recalled in the clip, “but we only listened to men—UGK, Three 6 Mafia, Lil Wayne. One day, though, my mom put on Lil’ Kim… Damn, she raps harder than a lot of these guys.” Megan’s recollection shines a light on Lil’ Kim’s influence in rap and highlights the impact of hearing a powerful female voice in a genre often dominated by men.
Hulu’s RapCaviar Presents: A New Look at Hip-Hop Icons
The RapCaviar Presents documentary series, created by Hulu, will explore provocative issues in modern music culture through the voices of Tyler, the Creator, City Girls, Cardi B, and others. The series promises a deep dive into the lives and careers of artists who shape hip-hop and influence today’s culture. With six episodes, each installment examines topics like empowerment, resilience, and the cultural challenges that today’s top artists face.
A Brief History of Megan and Kim’s Connection
This isn’t the first time Megan has shown admiration for Lil’ Kim. Last year, the two shared a moment captured on a private jet, toasting to their friendship. Megan and Kim initially planned to collaborate on a remix of Megan’s track “Plan B,” though the project hit roadblocks. The remix premiered briefly on Hot 97 with Funk Flex but was soon pulled from streaming platforms due to a copyright claim.
Controversy Surrounds the Plan B Remix
The removal of the remix stirred rumors among fans who speculated that Lil’ Kim was aiming lyrics at Nicki Minaj. The line, “N-gga, you’s a bitch, your father’s a bitch, your brother’s a bitch/ Keep acting like this and your son gon’ be a bitch,” ignited a backlash, with 50 Cent publicly claiming that Kim’s verse was a jab at Minaj and tagging her in a since-deleted Instagram post urging retaliation.
Lil’ Kim responded, clarifying that her verse had nothing to do with Minaj or her family, stating that she was discussing a past relationship. “I never said a word about anyone’s child,” Kim wrote on her IG Story. “To twist my words to take digs at my child is disgusting. What you will not do is come for MY CHILD.”
RapCaviar Set to Celebrate Hip-Hop’s Impact
With the documentary set to premiere soon, Megan’s reflection on Lil’ Kim’s influence offers fans a heartfelt look at the legacy of women in hip-hop. This series aims to celebrate these contributions and highlight the complexities artists navigate in the industry today.
