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Lil' Kim: 'Dancing' Queen

Lil Kim Dancing With the Stars
By · May 6, 2009October 29, 2020
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Style and Grace

Say what you will about Lil’ Kim, but we think she killed it during her stint on “Dancing With the Stars.” Though she was sent home this week, she’s definitely a winner in our eyes. Take a look back at her fabulous reign with partner Derek Hough.

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Shady Lady

The Brooklyn rapper puts on her game face before her performance.

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Point of No Return

Hough and Kim role play during their routine.

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Groove Thang

Lil Kim and Hough give a kinetic performance worthy of praise

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Lean Back

Hough and Kim freestyle and bust an old-school hip-hop dance move by dropping to the floor.

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06
Top Dame

The diminutive diva and Hough are elated with their high scores.

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Work It

Queen Bee strides across the dance floor with her hot dance partner.

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All in Stride

Hough joked to Entertainment Weekly that he thought Lil’ Kim was going to slice him, but that eventually he fell in love with her and her natural agility.

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The Art of Seduction

Hough and Kim give an intimate performance.

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Let’s Dance

The hard-core rapper shows her softer side.

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A Dance for Two

Kim and Hough keep arms distance to win the judges’ favor.

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In Full Swing

Lil’ Kim makes dancing look so easy; here, the star glides with partner Derek.

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Synergy

Kim’s radiant smile is that of a born winner.

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Eyes on the Prize

Lil’ Kim stays focused on maintaining her winning streak.

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Good Vibrations

The dynamic duo often won over judges and fans with their tip-top performances.

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Grand Entrance

Kim and Hough command the stage before seizing the dance floor with a sizzling routine.

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Hang Up

Kim shows her flexibility as she goes into a semi-split

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18
Sophisticated Lady

Queen B flanked by macho men takes center stage.

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19
Watch Me

Watching the gifted dancer, sometimes we forget that Queen Bee is the trainee.

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Dance Fever

Kim and Hough get their groove on.

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Back Burner

Kim and Hough remain in sync.

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22
Red Hot

Hough and Kim are magical on the dance floor.

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