With her forthcoming memoir, the “Original Queen Bee” is reclaiming her throne.
Lil’ Kim revealed to PEOPLE exclusively that her new book The Queen Bee, co-written with Kathy Iandoli, will be released on November 2 by Hachette Books.
In an exclusive statement to PEOPLE, the rapper says, “I’m excited to finally get to tell my story after all this time,” she said, “Many people have thought they knew the story of Lil’ Kim, but they have no idea.”
In The Queen Bee memoir, she finally opens up to detail her 30-year career and the struggles she’s faced head-on.
“Lil’ Kim not only blazed trails for women in hip-hop but also inspired the careers of those who followed,” reads the book’s press release.
“However, life at the top hasn’t been easy, either. 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.”
Lil’ Kim not only gets “candid” in her memoir, but she also dives into her work as a “feminist icon.”
“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.”
