Blender adds to the Lil Kim drama

Kim is a gay icon? Who knew? Obviously she did: "Yes. But I don't like to just think of myself as only that. I don't like when people say 'Oh, just a gay icon,' because I feel like I'm loved by many and not just gay people. I love my gay fans. But I love all my fans."

When asked if her style has influenced other female rappers: "Of course! Every time I turn on the television I see a piece of me in someone's video. Whether it's the old Kim or the new Kim, I think everyone always incorporates Lil' Kim somehow, someway, into their style. I feel good about it"

Speaking of influencing - Does Kim think she is good role model?: "Yes. I mean, I would like to think so. I can't speak for everyone. There's no way everyone in the world is going to love you. You're not going to please everybody. I'm sure to my millions and millions of fans, more than half of them think that I am"

Kim's confession of her unwavering devotion to her fans: "Until the day I die, my fans will always be in my heart," she says. "No matter what I do"

Thanks Natalie