Lil' Kim

I love to reinvent myself, and that's because I am a very free person. I do what I feel, and I love who I am.

I love reinventing my music and myself as well, and that's something my fans love about me.

One thing about me is that I'm very much like the Black Madonna. I love to reinvent myself and that's because I am a very free person.

I've always expressed my love for fashion through my music.

All my life, men have told me I wasn't pretty enough - even the men I was dating. And I'd be like, 'Well, why are you with me, then?' It's always been men putting me down just like my dad. To this day when someone says I'm cute, I can't see it. I don't see it no matter what anybody says.

I really want people to understand that nobody is perfect and that things happen in life beyond our control.

I am blessed to have so many great things in my life - family, friends and God. All will be in my thoughts daily.

I think people have a misconception of me, period. My life has been a whirlwind sometimes, but it's different to what people think. I definitely feel like there's a misconception about me and who I am.

Today begins a new saga in my life which I expect to strengthen me and allow me time for reflection... I plan to write music while in prison, read and pray regularly and will come out a stronger, more confident woman.

I like bowling. I suck at it, but I like it. You know what's so funny? I have days when I'm absolutely great at doing it, and then I have days when I just don't understand it.

I have low self-esteem and I always have. Guys always cheated on me with women who were European-looking. You know, the long-hair type. Really beautiful women that left me thinking, 'How I can I compete with that?' Being a regular black girl wasn't good enough.

I love spending time with my dog, my niece and my family. I'm very family-oriented.