In the ever-dramatic world of hip-hop, a new chapter of rivalry seems to be unfolding as Foxy Brown, once a fierce rival of Lil Kim, takes a playful swipe at Kim’s recent bold claims about her upcoming memoir, “The Queen Bee.” Kim sparked controversy when she declared on Instagram Live that her autobiography would outsell the Bible, prompting Foxy Brown to respond with a simple yet suggestive post on Instagram.
Taking to her Instagram Story, Foxy Brown wrote a single word, “BIBLE,” accompanied by a laughing face emoji. The concise yet loaded response from Brown adds fuel to the long-standing feud between the two prominent figures in hip-hop, dating back to the late ’90s. Their rivalry reached a boiling point with a shooting incident outside a New York studio, and over the years, Foxy Brown has continued to take shots at Lil Kim through diss tracks and interviews. Now, with Kim’s bold claim about outselling the Bible, the tension between the two seems to be reigniting.
During her Instagram Live session, Lil Kim confidently asserted, “When we post our pre-sales, we be surpassing the Bible.” She acknowledged the weight of comparing her book to the Bible but hinted at behind-the-scenes issues with her memoir’s publisher, cautioning others about potential exploitation in dealing with book companies. For context, the Bible holds the title of the highest-selling book of all time, with an estimated five to seven billion copies sold worldwide since its initial publication. In contrast, the best-selling memoir is “The Diary of Anne Frank,” which has sold around 35 million copies since 1947.
Lil Kim announced “The Queen Bee” in 2021, sharing that she had completed the writing process earlier this year. The memoir, set for release in September 2024, promises an intimate look into Kim’s life, delving into her complex relationships, challenges within the music industry, the fight for sex positivity, navigating self-image in the spotlight, and a significant act of loyalty that led to her imprisonment.
As the hip-hop community eagerly anticipates the release of Kim’s memoir, Foxy Brown’s cryptic response adds another layer of intrigue to the ongoing saga between these iconic figures in the rap game. Whether this sparks a renewed exchange of lyrical jabs or remains a playful dig, only time will tell.
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Written by
Derek Chan – Editor
