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Lil Kim's Tax Trouble: Owes $1 Million in Back Taxes

The rapper's tax troubles are fit for royalty
Lil Kim Owes $1 Million in Taxes
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By Essence · Updated October 28, 2020
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It looks like Lil Kim’s tax troubles are fit for royalty. The self-described “Queen Bee” of hip hop owes more than $1 million in taxes, according to TMZ.

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Kim reportedly owes Uncle Sam $1,026,862.42 in back state and federal taxes owed from 2002 to 2009. A rep tells TMZ she has hired “professional attorneys” to “amicably resolve the situation.”

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Of course, the rapper isn’t alone in owing the IRS. Just last week, it was revealed that super producer The Dream owes $117K while reality stars Vanessa and Angela Simmons reportedly owe $450K. Let’s hope Kim and her fellow celebs can work their money situations out.