Who was the original rap Barbie? Well, Lil Kim of course. That didn't stop the general public from forgetting this when Nicki Minaj burst on the mainstream scene in 2010. Repping a giant "Barbie" necklace around her neck, Ms. Minaj openly expressed admiration for her inspiration, Lil Kim... until she didn't.
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