Why Lil' Kim Coming Down the Escalator Was Important to Fashion.

In the mid-90s it was all about fun, grimey and the tomboy clothes for us ladies in Hip Hop. But what about us girly girls, you know fashionistas, loves heels? In comes, Big Momma, Queen B, Lil' Kim. And when No Time came out I begged my Grandmother (Sweet Anna Lee) and Mama (Coolest woman on the planet that put me on to Rap) to "Please take me to Sam Goody to get the No Time single." I achieved greatness. I was now the owner of the hottest cassette out! Not only did the song get me and the instrumental on the other side but the video captivated me like no other.

She was going down an escalator by herself. BOLD MOVE! I was only in the fourth grade so this was very bold to me, I had never went down an escalator dolo! This gave me the courage to do it. Thanks Lil' Kim.

But let's talk fashion. Fur coats, bikini swimsuits, high pony tails, you have to thank Misa Brim-Hylton as well for this. This set a trend like no other, acutally making it classic style. Gold, fur coats and all out fabulous looks. I got bold, style courage and class out of this video.

Watch it again, maybe you will too.