In a recent viral video, Lil’ Kim has raised eyebrows and fueled speculation about her love life. The 49-year-old rap legend appeared on Instagram Live alongside a reportedly 24-year-old rapper, leading many to question the nature of their relationship.

The clip, shared on Instagram by user @livebitez, shows Lil’ Kim sportin’ black sunglasses and an Adidas ensemble. To the surprise of viewers…rapper, Tayy Brown (who’s said to be 24), can be seen putting his arm around her –and not in a mentor/mentee type of way, if you catch my drift– igniting rumors of a possible romance between the two.

During the Live session, Lil’ Kim shared details about attending an Adidas party and showcased her outfit to the camera. She playfully turned to Tayy, asking if he could see her attire, while simultaneously referring to him as “babe”:

“This is Adidas. Let me show you,” Lil Kim said to Tayy while turning her back to the camera to show the audience. “…Can you see it, babe? Wait, make sure you can see it ’cause I can’t.”

 

 

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Fans Sound Off

As y’all could imagine, the video has since sparked a variety of reactions on social media, with many calling Lil’ Kim out over their age gap, as well as their perceived flirtation and/or alleged relationship. However, a few folks expressed a more light-hearted perspective, joking about the generation gap and highlighting the changing dynamics of relationships in modern times:

One commenter wrote, “Can’t nobody born in 2000 anything have a discussion with me outside of “Welcome to Popeye’s.”

“What is going on with all these grown ass women dating these little boys that could be their sons I don’t understand it. I have a son that is 24 years old. I will be pissed to see him with a 50-year-old,” wrote another.

“As a woman of a particular age (same as hers), I COULD NEVER!!!,” declared another.

Referring to Lil Kim’s 1996 hit, “Crush On You”, one commenter wrote, “He wasn’t even born when you came over with the bag of of the lethal 😩😩😩😩.”

Comparing the 44-year age gap of 24-year-old Aoki Simmon’s (Russell Simmons and Kinora Lee Simmon’s daughter) recent relationship with 65-year-old restauranteur, Vittorio Assaf, another commenter wrote, “Her and Aoki Lee Simmons need to switch men 😂”

And there’s more…

“Dating someone would could mathematically be your gran son is wild,” read one comment.

“How does somebody that young even catch her interest like I don’t be understanding these females mindsets but let me mind my business 😂,” wrote another.

“A lot of the older women are going younger. Folks loved when Stella got her groove back so let Kim give him that hardcore he*d,” concluded a commenter who defended Lil Kim.

Lil Kim’s Seemingly Affectionate Happy Birthday Tribute To Her Rumored Young Bae

 

 

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In February 2024 Lil’ Kim also celebrated Tayy Brown’s reportedly 24th birthday with what seemed to be a lovey-dovey type of post. Her caption read as follows:

“I know this post is a little late but I was blessed enough to spend ur whole birthday with U and we’re still celebrating 🍾🥂💃🕺

Our bond is so perfectly matched in the most organic way. I kno it was God that brought us 2gether.”

She continued:

“If ppl only knew how big of a role u play in my life and in my career. If they only knew ur a big part of the reason the beehive is getting new music right now. U are my motivation and that voice that is always cheering me on. Ur so intelligent and such a boss. If they only knew the things we figure out 2gether, how we can talk with our eyes and be on the same page. How we are each others rock, the late night talks, the gut wrenching laughs we share, the arguments, the debates. U get on my nerves sometimes 🙄 😩 but it also brings me great pleasure to annoy u cause I’m annoying 👋 Hi
Even after I annoy u, u always give me the biggest smile. Which if anyone knows u, they know that u barely do and that’s why it makes me so happy to annoy u 😹 😻 It’s so weird how we became so close because it happened out of nowhere but I’m really proud of what we’re building and most of all the unconditional love we have for each other. Ur a sweet gangsta and I love it! I always want the best for u and I wanna see u go all the way to the top where u belong. U deserve it. My twinn, my bestfrennn. So proud to call u my artist. I Love u 4 Ever @realtayybrown 🫶❤️❤️❤️ HBD”

If you’re still not clear on whether or not Lil’ Kim just made things ‘official’ with 24-year-old Tayy Brown…neither are we. But sometimes if a situation looks like a duck and quacks like a duck, then….🤷🏾‍♂️.