Although she was already 35 by the time this photo was taken in 2009, it's safe to say that Lil' Kim looks even younger than the image of herself posing on the 'Hard Core' album cover, which was taken 12 years prior.

From the wavy long locks and youthful look, Kim seems to have found the Fountain of Youth when she stepped onto the red carpet at Mandela Day: A 46664 Concert in 2009. Clearly her plastic surgeon should get a bonus for this masterpiece.

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