Lil' Kim made lifelong friends in prison

Rapper Lil' Kim has opened up about her time in prison, after spending almost a year behind bars following a conviction for perjury and conspiracy.

Kim claimed that although there were some people who tried to make life difficult for her, most of those whom she encountered were supportive.

"I was greeted with open arms by a lot of wonderful, wonderful girls at FDC Philadelphia," Kim told MTV's RapFix Live, referring to the Federal Detention Centre in Centre City where she served her ten-month sentence.

Kim added that she used her time in prison to recharge after working nonstop in the months leading up to her conviction, and said that she is glad to have made a number of friends during her time there.

"I met a lot of good people in there who are still my friends to this day," Kim explained.

Lil' Kim is due to release her fifth studio album later this year.