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‘Pray For Me’ Rapper Lil’ Kim Wore 3 Over-The-Top Outfits At The 2019 BET Hip Hop Awards

One of her outfits was embellished with 965,000 crystals. See all three!

Our "I Am Hip Hop Award" honoree Lil’ Kim did not disappoint when she arrived on the green carpet at the 2019 BET Hip Hop Awards (Oct 5).

Flaunting her hourglass figure, the 45-year-old Brooklyn-bred rapper paid homage to her New York roots by adorning her body in a rose-gold Gucci patterned dress designed by Harlem fashion icon Dapper Dan

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Aaron J. Thornton/WireImage

(Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/WireImage)

Staying true to her trendsetter ways, Kim chose to complement her custom ensemble with a Gucci logo belt, along with fabulous pink waves.

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Bedazzled from head to toe, the Queen Bee caused quite a buzz with her legacy performance featuring the Notorious B.I.G.-formed Junior M.A.F.I.A.!

Styled by Eric Archibald, the "Crush on You" rapper poured her curves into a sparkly hooded catsuit designed by Angel Brinks along with a pair of matching thigh-high boots that served as the envy to many.

(Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/WireImage)

Aaron J. Thornton/WireImage

(Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/WireImage)

Reportedly, the shimmery ensemble was the brainchild of Kim and featured a whopping 965,000 crystals. 

(Photo:  Aaron J. Thornton/WireImage)

Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/WireImage

(Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/WireImage)

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While giving a heartfelt acceptance speech, after receiving her much deserved "I Am Hip Hop Award" from Rick Ross, Lil’ Kim demanded attention in her embellished negligee-inspired bodysuit, which she accessorized with a furry vest, black-laced leggings and eye-catching boots. 

(Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/WireImage)

Aaron J. Thornton/WireImage

(Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/WireImage)

Fabulous! As expected, the 4-foot-11 hip-hop legend has not only proved she is a titan in the music game, but she once again displayed why she wears the crown as a fashion icon. We love you, Kim!

Be sure to watch the 2019 BET Hip Hop Awards tonight, Tuesday (Oct. 8) at 8 p.m. ET on BET. 

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