Mary J. Blige Was “Pissed” When Diana Ross Touched Lil Kim’s Breast At 1999 VMAs

Mary J. Blige Says She Was ‘Embarrassed’ For Lil Kim & ‘Pissed’ When Diana Ross Touched Rapper’s Breast At 1999 VMAs

The 1999 MTV VMAs had an historic moment, when Mary J. Blige and her friend Lil Kim were sharing the award stage together as they introduced music icon Diana Ross. Kim was rocking an elegant purple outfit that exposed one of her breasts aside from a strategic cover-up.

However, when Diana Ross made it to the stage, she gave both Mary and Kim hugs, but she touched the pint-sized rapper’s breast before addressing the audience.

Mary J. Blige recently had an interview with Andy Cohen for Watch What Happens Live and was asked to share her thoughts about other R&B divas that she’s worked with or knows personally.

The music icon spoke about Whitney Houston, Beyoncé, Aretha Franklin, and then, Lil Kim. “My baby girl, my little sister,” Mary said of the latter. “I mean, one of the most incredible female rappers to open the door for so many women. She’s a trailblazer and one of the biggest rappers [and] most respected rappers in the business.”

Then, Andy Cohen brought up that boob-touching MTV moment and asked Mary J. Blige what was going through her mind at the time. “I was embarrassed for Kim and I was pissed when that happened because that’s my little sister and my friend,” said Blige.

“Kim is courageous. She’s gon’ do what Kim does so I think we all should respect it like we should respect Megan Thee Stallion and Nicki Minaj and Cardi B. Respect Lil Kim. This is what they do. Respect them.”