Lil’ Kim Addresses Backlash After She Called for a ‘Monsoon’ to Combat Los Angeles Fires: ‘What’s the Issue?’

Lil’ Kim is facing backlash following her commentary surrounding the L.A. fires.

On Tuesday, Jan. 14, the rapper posted on X her prayers for those affected by the devastating fires throughout Los Angeles. “Been sending strong prayers up for LA and everyone affected by the fires,” she wrote.

“This is heartbreaking,” Lil’ Kim, 50, added. “I pray to Jesus that God make it monsoon in LA.” Many fans online seemed shocked and bewildered by her post asking for another natural disaster.

“That’s not the best answer maybe…” one user wrote. “Make it monsoon? A disaster on top of the existing disaster? No ma’am,” another said. Others responded with pictures and gifs of confused expressions.

Two days later, the rapper — whose real name is Kimberly Denise Jones — went online to double-down on her previous post. “What’s happening is devastating and what LA really needs right now is rain—so what’s the issue?” she wrote on X.

“Doesn’t everyone understand that a monsoon is heavy rain? I’m so happy to see that everyone is staying so positive during such a tragic situation.” Lil’ Kim then asked her fans to keep praying and support those in need.

Again, fans had some thoughts about her post. “We know what you meant but heavy rain would cause mudslides, flooding, high winds, or more damage,” one fan pointed out.

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“This doesn’t make sense, they have no where to go if it rains! Girl delete this post!” another responded. “Sister we knew you know you had pure intentions! A monsoon isn’t the answer though 😭,” a third added, giving her the benefit of the doubt.

Lil’ Kim followed up the post with a screengrab defining what a monsoon is: “a seasonal shift in wind direction that can cause extreme wet or dry weather.”

“For anyone that’s confused. Any questions?” she added. Lil’ Kim has yet to follow up her previous posts.

The LA fires started on Tuesday, Jan. 7. Tens of thousands of residents throughout the Los Angeles area were sent scrambling, evacuating the area. As of publishing, there have been 25 fatalities.

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