New York rapper Cardi B is paying it forward. The hip-hop star went online this week to put respect on rap legend Lil’ Kim‘s name and credited her past rap bars for inspiring herself.

Cardi B’s Lil’ Kim Salute Is Epic

Heading into Wednesday, B hit up Twitter to make a subtle salute to the Queen Bee. She referenced Kim’s unforgettable “Big Momma Thang” lyrics.

“A wise woman once said “ I used to be scared of the d*ck now I throw lips on that sh*t handle it like a real b*tch” and I lived up to that .” -Cardi B’s Twitter

Cardi B’s Lil’ Kim salute is heartfelt.

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A few days ago, Cardi went to her Twitter page to shout-out some Southern rap legends. The hip-hop star credited rap artists like Trina, Khia and Jackie O for their past explicit lyrics.

“People think that WAP is so nasty and freaky except people from Florida …..Trina,Khia,Jackie O used to go in in???” -Cardi B’s Twitter

Wait, There’s More

This past Tuesday, “WAP” rapper Meg Thee Stallion hit up Twitter and didn’t hold back on checking men for hating on the song’s content. She took personal aim at any grown man having an issue with the steamy woman empowerment anthem.

“Lol dudes will scream “slob on my knob” word for word and crying abt WAP ? bye lil boy” -Meg Thee Stallion’s Twitter

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Meg Thee Stallion claps at men hating WAP right now.

Before You Go

Last week, Cardi B and Meg Thee Stallion teamed up for their new “WAP” music video premiere.

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