While there was no sign of Faith Evans, son CJ or B.I.G.'s mother, Voletta Wallace, Lil Kim's 1st annual B.I.G. Family Dinner was a success.

Despite the violent times, when it comes to BIG, it seems Kim wants to focus on the more positive memories of him.

We know fans want to hear any "new" music from a fallen artist, but when you start putting Lil Scrappy and 2Pac on a song together, Houston, we do have a problem.

NOW we know what they're saying, but back in the day? Not so much.