New York rapper Lil’ Kim‘s daughter Royal is getting big-time love. The hip-hop veteran has received an unexpected shout-out from Grammy-winning rap star Lil Nas X.

Lil Nas x Royal

The Queen Bee went to her Instagram page Wednesday with the birthday love. She shared the footage and revealed how much it meant to her mini-me.

“Thank you so much @lilnasx I love you even more for doing this!! You don’t know how much this means to my baby!! Not only are you one of my baby’s favorite artists, but I love you as well and I love your whole album. Thank you for bringing joy, happiness, and fun to our home. ❤️❤️❤️” -Lil’ Kim’s Instagram

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Thank you so much @lilnasx ? I love you even more for doing this!! ?? You don’t know how much this means to my baby!! Not only are you one of my baby’s favorite artists, but I love you as well and I love your whole album. Thank you for bringing joy, happiness, and fun to our home. ❤️❤️❤️

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High-Key Details

Hours prior, Kim hit up Instagram with some must-see footage. The clip featured her daughter turning up on her birthday last year.

“This was my baby’s birthday last year when she turned 5. It feels just like yesterday ? Happy Birthday Princess!!!!! ?” -Lil’ Kim’s Instagram

“❤️❤️❤️” -Lil Nas X

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This was my baby’s birthday last year when she turned 5. It feels just like yesterday ? Happy Birthday Princess!!!!! ?

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Wait, There’s More

In March 2020, Kim shared some gushy pics hanging out with rap crooner Tory Lanez. The slideshow featured them chilling together in a recording studio.

“Anybody who knows me knows that I love this man and that he’s one of my biggest music idols. ? I can’t wait for us to get out of this damn quarantine. ? And before y’all get started wit ya mess me and my friend @torylanez (and one of the executive producer’s of my next album) and I oop! ? ? We just be having so much fun when we be working in the studio!! I guess it’s safe to say I’m a big fan of Toronto!! ????? | ? @b.seales“

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Anybody who knows me knows that I love this man and that he’s one of my biggest music idols. ? I can’t wait for us to get out of this damn quarantine. ? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ And before y’all get started wit ya mess me and my friend @torylanez (and one of the executive producer’s of my next album) and I oop! ? ? We just be having so much fun when we be working in the studio!! I guess it’s safe to say I’m a big fan of Toronto!! ????? | ? @b.seales

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Before You Go

Recently, Kim shared a super throwback pic of herself and late mentor Notorious B.I.G. She paid respect to the rap icon on his birthday.

“Just a couple of kids from the hood trynna make it B.I.G ! #beforetheywerefamous #BIGGIEDAY #lilkim” -Lil’ Kim’s Instagram

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Just a couple of kids from the hood trynna make it B.I.G ! #beforetheywerefamous #BIGGIEDAY #lilkim

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