Lil Mama Thanks Jay-Z & Alicia Keys For Saying They Forgive Her

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Earlier this year, Lil Mama said she reached out to both of them but went ignored, and now, she's happy to see that there is nothing but love.

It was a moment that caused Lil Mama to become the subject of ridicule for years, but Jay-Z and Alicia Keys don't hold any grudges. At the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards, Hov and Keys were performing their smash hit "Empire State of Mind" when Lil Mama became so moved in the audience that she danced her way to the stage and posed with the pair.

The moment has been reshared and commented on for years as Lil Mama has been trolled, teased, and harassed about the display. During Keys's Twitter Spaces chat this week, both Jay and Keys spoke kind words about Lil Mama and added that they have nothing but love for her.

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The mention wasn't ignored by Lil Mama and she shared it to her Instagram with a few additional thoughts. Back in April, she reportedly claimed that she had been ignored by Jay-Z. However, she was happy to hear the Twitter Spaces conversation.

"I appreciate hearing this portion of last nights conversation, she said. "This has always been my stance , Love. Love for both my big brother, big sister and my city. It brings clarity to all of us as a community to actually hear these words from our legendary leaders. Hip Hop has always been a culture to me, not just music.. with that, I believe fellowship is very important to cultural growth. Reaching out to say you can do better or even to say your doing great can make the world of difference."

"Thanks #JayZ and @aliciakeys for using your voices in this conversation . Hopefully we can have one together soon." Check it out below.




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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.