# Nostalgic MC Headwear O-Mighty's Lil Kim Bucket Hat Honors the Iconic Rapper By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-07-04 | Naughty Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bucket-hat References: [shopjeen](http://www.shopjeen.com/collections/new/products/lil-kim-bucket-hat) & [o-mighty](http://o-mighty.com/products/173/all/4235) Shop Jeen's Lil Kim bucket hat by O-mighty celebrates the legendary female MC. Known as hip-hop's Queen Bee, the rapper and [style icon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gap-1) is an inspiration for many of today's most successful stars including Iggy Azalea, Miley Cyrus and even Nicki Minaj, though she is often reluctant to admit it. Celebrating the [rapper's revealing outfit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nova-starr) at the 1999 MTV Video Music Awards, this nostalgic accessory is a blast from the past. The star's memorable outfit was brought back into the spotlight last Halloween when pop star Miley Cyrus channeled Kim for her costume of the night. O-mighty's Lil Kim bucket hat celebrates the controversial star who has maintained her icon status despite of a stint in jail and some questionable cosmetic surgery procedures. Kim recently gave birth to her first child, a daughter named Royal Reign leaving her fans with hope of a new album and career comeback. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.3/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Naughty](https://www.trendhunter.com/naughty) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Nostalgic Fashion:** The Lil Kim bucket hat is an example of nostalgic fashion, tapping into consumers' desire for retro and vintage styles. - **Celebrity-inspired Accessories:** The popularity of the Lil Kim bucket hat demonstrates the influence and demand for accessories that pay homage to iconic celebrities. - **Fashion Inspirations From the Past:** The resurgence of Lil Kim's outfit from the 1999 MTV Video Music Awards showcases the trend of drawing inspiration from past fashion moments and incorporating them into contemporary style. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion and Apparel:** The fashion and apparel industry can utilize the nostalgia trend to create and market retro-inspired accessories like the Lil Kim bucket hat. - **Celebrity Merchandise:** The popularity of celebrity-inspired accessories presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the celebrity merchandise industry to create niche products that appeal to fans and collectors. - **Costume and Halloween:** The resurgence of Lil Kim's outfit as a Halloween costume idea suggests opportunities for the costume and Halloween industry to provide a range of celebrity-inspired outfits and accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Revived Nostalgic Puffer Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iconic-puffer-jacket.md) - [Whipped Cream-Themed Fuzzy Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whipped-creamthemed-fuzzy-hat.md) - [Sustainable Bucket Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lisous-bucket-hat-collection.md) - [Collectible Rapper Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-spice.md) - [Hip Hop Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresh-fly-and-fabulous.md) - [Fur-Adorned Celebrity Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doja-cat-1.md) - [Rapper-Backed Swimwear Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-girl-summer.md) - [Legacy Artist-Themed T-Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gap-1.md) - [Adorable Beauty Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kimchichic-beauty.md)