Director Lance "Un" Rivera based the color-changing floor concept on the Emerald City sequence from the film The Wiz .
Look closely for appearances by Aaliyah , Luke , Sheek Louch , Ed Lover , and Leslie Segar .
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Lil’ Kim’s "Crush On You" (1997) is one of the most influential music videos in hip-hop history. Released for the week ending February 23, 1997, it transformed the "Queen Bee" into a global fashion icon by introducing the monochromatic wig and outfit aesthetic that still inspires artists today. Video Facts & Inspiration
Experience the iconic visuals and the story behind the track through these highlights: Director Lance "Un" Rivera based the color-changing floor
Produced by Andreao "Fanatic" Heard and executive produced by , the track samples "Rain Dance" by Jeff Lorber . While Lil’ Cease leads the track, the video version became the definitive performance that cemented Kim’s status as a visual and lyrical powerhouse in the Bad Boy era.
Lil' Kim wasn't on the original album version of the song due to personal reasons; her verses were added for the single remix used in the video. Musical Blueprint Released for the week ending February 23, 1997,
Stylist Misa Hylton crafted four distinct monochromatic sets—blue, yellow, green, and red—where Kim’s wigs perfectly matched her designer outfits.