Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · September 20, 2025 · Entertainment

Lil' Kim Turns Heads with Bold Blue Bodysuit at NYFW

Music artist Lil' Kim, who rose to fame in the 90s, commanded attention as she stepped out for New York Fashion Week

Lil' Kim Takes New York Fashion Week by Storm: A Mother-Daughter Duo Steals the Spotlight

The Queen Bee is back, and she's brought her royal entourage with her! Lil' Kim, the 51-year-old rapper who dominated the music scene in the 90s, made a statement at New York Fashion Week (NYFW) as she strutted down the runway in a jaw-dropping blue bodysuit. The fashion icon's latest look was nothing short of stunning, complete with pointy-toe black heels that added height to her petite frame.

But Lil' Kim wasn't just there to turn heads; she had her mini-me by her side as well! Her 11-year-old daughter Royalty Reign walked the Rookie Kids runway on Thursday, and it's clear where this young fashionista gets her style from. With a smile that could light up a room and a strut that would put even the most seasoned supermodel to shame, Royalty proved she's a chip off the old block.

The 51-year-old rapper was clad in a skintight blue bodysuit on Tuesday as she headed to the LaQuan Smith SS 2026 fashion show

Lil' Kim's Instagram post about the event read like a proud parent's love letter: "My baby girl @royalreignjones is back on the runway for @rookiekids back to school fashion show today hosted by @ciara at nyfw! I'm so proud of my royal!!! I can't wait for u guys to see her this year!!" It's clear that this mother-daughter duo is more than just a pair – they're a force to be reckoned with in the world of fashion.

The Queen Bee's own style evolution has been nothing short of fascinating. From collaborations with Christina Aguilera and Missy Elliott to walking alongside Ty Dolla $ign and Busta Rhymes at NYFW, Lil' Kim continues to prove that she's still got it. Her onyx sunglasses and platinum blonde wig were the perfect finishing touches to her already-impressive look.

But what's even more fascinating is Lil' Kim's take on motherhood. In a 2019 interview with Access Hollywood, she shared her thoughts on being a mom: "I'm still the same person, but you have to be different. When you are a mom, you have to do things differently, whether you want to admit it or not." It's clear that Lil' Kim has found a way to balance her career and personal life, all while raising a confident and stylish young daughter.

Inside the runway show, she took a seat next to Ty Dolla $ign (R) and near Busta Rhymes (L) and his son Trillian Wood-Smith (second from left)

The Rookie Kids runway show was a star-studded affair, with Ice-T and his wife Coco Austin in attendance to support their nine-year-old daughter Chanel. But the real highlight of the event was undoubtedly Lil' Kim's mother-daughter moment with Royalty. It's clear that these two are more than just family – they're a team.

In related news, Lil' Kim has been touring alongside Keyshia Cole this summer and is clearly still going strong in her career. With a tour poster pinned to her Instagram profile, it's clear that the Queen Bee is ready to take on the music world once again.

As for Royalty, she's already making waves in the fashion industry at just 11 years old. We can't wait to see what this talented young girl does next – and who knows? Maybe one day she'll be walking alongside her mom as a seasoned supermodel in their own right.

The New York native - born Kimberly Denise Jones - was fully made up with distinctive pink blush and coordinating lipstick

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  • TheScholarlyNote.com

Image Credits: Lil' Kim's Instagram account

On Thursday the star, whose nickname is Queen Bee, watched her 11-year-old daughter Royalty Reign walk the Rookie Kids runway

She was joined by Ice-T and his wife Coco Austin, who were there to support their nine-year-old daughter Chanel