The Notorious Kims: Lil' Kim vs. Kim Jong Il

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| Mon Dec. 19, 2011 4:00 AM PST

Okay, it's a little unceremonious. But at the news of Kim Jong Il's death, we couldn't resist going back into the archives to disgorge this gem from the May/June 2003 issue. Enjoy. And for more KJI weirdness, go here.

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