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Big news for all the Detroit fans: Lil Kim recently dropped the news of Lil Kim performing at Detroit’s Little Caesars Arena on Sunday, June 29. The rap icon released a colorful promo image to build the vibe around the event at the R&B Music Experience Detroit. Headliners include Ashanti, Tank, 112, Donell Jones, and Mýa—guaranteed to be a night to remember for hip-hop and R&B acad blocs.
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The picture itself speaks fun and excitement, bringing in the Detroit skyline and death-defying typography that gyrates with some wild graphics. Party-time-if-you-will! This fits perfectly with what Lil Kim captioned: “Sunday 6/29 @littlecaesarsarena Detroit we goin up get your tickets!!” The comments section predictably went crazy at this post.
The very first comment poured in from a die-hard fan celebrating the 25-year anniversary of Lil Kim’s landmark album Notorious KIM with “Happy 25 birthday NOTORIOUS KIM ALBUM.” Responses flooded the comment section begging her for a throwback set: “Yesss I’m Mad She Didn’t Do A 25th Anniversary.” Another one followed: “Post About Notorious Kim 25th Anniversary 😩🔥,” which only cemented hashtag-powered nostalgia in hip-hop.
Yet it became more than just about music as the comments section turned into an all-out petition begging for meet-and-greets. I got my tickets the day they went on sale. I hope they do a meet and greet I love the queen bee,” said one fan. Yassss, another chimed in, “I need a meet and greet.” So it effectively means people won’t settle for anything less than an intimate experience with Queen Bee.
Then came geographical FOMO. Fans from New Orleans, Seattle, and Milwaukee begged relentlessly for Lil Kim to come their way. “Bless us at essence here in New Orleans. We love you too momma,” begged one user. Another must-have, “I’m just waiting for you to bring ya behind to Milwaukee… that’s when ima have to pop out.” The replies got super precise, with one saying, “literally she went to Chicago n Detroit now it’s time for Milwaukee we lit over here.”
Next came those loyalists who were only interested in paying it forward for Lil Kim. “The QUEEN is OUTSIDE!!! I love you Kimmy!! @lilkimthequeenbee 4 Life!” one fan gushed. Another was short but iconic: “A BOOKED QUEEN BEE THAT WILL REMAIN THAT BITCH 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥.”
Others sadly knew they would probably not get to go and ended up painting their sorrow. “I’m sick I’m missing you show Sunday ❤️❤️❤️❤️,” mournfully said one. Others were wondering about the details, “Are you doing M&G? @lilkimthequeenbee.”
Overflowing excitement from the comment section just perfectly clarifies that Lil Kim has not lost her identity since forever. Whether it’s the nostalgia for the old-school albums or the hype for new gigs around the corner, fans are happily marching with their noggins on the ground. And with such a stacked-up lineup, Detroit’s Little Caesars Arena is the place to be on June 29.
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Still debating? Tickets are surely flying. Judging by the reaction, this will be one of those nights that will get talked about over years. Better go snag your share now!
This story originally appeared on Celebrityinsider
