A lot of the stuff that my father told me not to do, I did it anyway and I ended up learning the hard way.

I am honored and quite proud that a class is being taught on my sensationalist lyrics, unique style and fashion and leadership role within the hip-hop community.

A lot of people let me down... A lot of people I thought were my friends turned on me.

I do not have too much sex. I hardly have any sex, O.K.? A lot of people get the wrong perception of me.

I haven't had sex in eight months. To be honest, I now prefer to go bowling.

I love to reinvent myself, and that's because I am a very free person. I do what I feel, and I love who I am.

Lil' Kim is my stage name and a character I use when I'm out working my livelihood.