In 2001, Christina Aguilera, Lil’ Kim, Mya and Pink stole our ears and our hearts with their rendition of “Lady Marmalade”. Now, 17 years later, half of the OG quartet have reunited for an impromptu, stellar tribute.
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During the latest leg of her Liberation tour in New York City last night, Xtina surprised the audience at Radio City Music Hall by bringing out Lil’ Kim during “Lady Marmalade”.
Xtina truly went back to basics, as well, performing oldies such as “Genie in a Bottle”, “Beautiful”, “Fighter” and my absolute favourite tear-jerker, A Great Big World‘s “Say Something”. ~Cries softly~
Adding to the festivities, Hillary and Bill Clinton were also spotted watching Xtina and Lil’ Kim. You can tell this was all Bill’s idea.
Being a few feet from @HillaryClinton as Christina Aguilera performed a set that emphasized empowerment and inclusivity – “Can’t Hold Us Down,” “Fighter,” “Fall In Line,” “Beautiful” – proved to be a pretty moving experience pic.twitter.com/C8GcPZndC4
— Jason Lipshutz (@jasonlipshutz) October 4, 2018
Last night’s New York City show was also praised for its celebration of inclusivity, featuring trans icons and a gay marriage proposal. EVERYBODY SAY LOVE.
Tonight’s Christina Aguilera concert was the future that liberals wanted: an intercultural gay marriage proposal, a beautiful Latina trans icon, Bill and Hillary Clinton & Lil’ Kim! Thank you, @xtina, for a wonderful GAY evening! ✨????️????????✨ #LiberationTour pic.twitter.com/npRmMIKVc8
— Matt Polidoro (@Polidorable) October 4, 2018
Now we must pay respect where respect it is due: feast your eyes on the gloriousness that is Xtina and Lil’ Kim together in the flesh. Special shout-out to Lil’ Kim for doing THE ABSOLUTE MOST, shining bright like a diamond and looking unstoppable in that bedazzled jumpsuit. Slay.
Image: Getty / Kevin Mazur
