Lil' Kim fans have been waiting a long time for her return to the music scene, but we'll have to wait just a little longer. Her new album, still untitled, was slotted for a February release, but has been pushed to April or May. However, it's not Atlantic Records' decision that is delaying the release, it's Kim's. The fiery rapper has decided to ditch Atlantic and strike out on her own and release the album independently. Billboard reported today:

On DJ Kay Slay's Sirius Satellite Radio show "Streetsweeper Radio" last week, Kim shared that she harbors no ill feelings toward Atlantic. She said she was afraid to release her music independently several years ago but is now more comfortable in her knowledge of the music business to work her project.It's rumored that the MC will join Capitol Music Group's independent arm, Imperial Records, however Kim's management was unavailable for comment.

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