Lil' Kim says she has found out who her real friends are after being put in jail.

The rap star was jailed for perjury, and has said that many supposed close friends have failed to contact her, although she has found friends in unexpected areas.

She explained: "A lot of the people who I thought would show up and show me some love, they must of forgot about me (sic)... But I've gotten some letters and cries from people who I least expect.

"One of my main supporters is Marc Jacobs... He tells me what's goin' on every week and I feel bad because, as of yet, I haven't gotten a chance to write him back. I've gotten a letter from Martin Lawrence... (and) Tyra Banks is like my big sister. She writes me, and she's been very supportive."