Rapper Lil' Kim is unhappy about her portrayal in the forthcoming film 'Notorious', which is based on the life of rapper Notorious B.I.G.
'Biggie Smalls', as he was known to his friends, died in 1997 at the age of 24, after he was shot leaving an awards ceremony in Los Angeles. The biopic, starring Jamal Woolard in the title role, is set for release in the coming months; but Lil' Kim is so incensed by her portrayal (by actress Naturi Naughton) that she released a statement to the press yesterday, denouncing the film.
"The film studio and producers involved were more concerned about painting me as a 'character' to create a more interesting story line instead of a person with talent, self-respect and who was able to achieve her own career success through hard work," the statement read.
"Even though my relationship with Big was at times very difficult and complicated (as with most relationships we have all experienced at one time or another), it was also genuine and built on great admiration and love for each other. Regardless of the many lies in the movie and false portrayal of me to help carry a story line through, I will still continue to carry his legacy through my hard work and music."
Biggie's mother responded with the statement: "This is not a Lil' Kim movie. This is a Christopher Wallace movie. It has nothing to do with Lil' Kim. If she's disappointed and upset, that is her problem."
