A millennial mom has left internet viewers in stitches after sharing her Generation Z son and niece’s reaction to an explicit Y2K-era banger.
Stefani Schuetz (@notaregularmomimakewlmom), 37, from Sarasota, Florida, posted a TikTok showing her 18-year-old son Adryan Schuetz and 17-year-old niece Kira Kim reacting to Lil’ Kim’s explicit 2000 track “How Many Licks?” The video quickly went viral, racking up almost 60,000 likes and thousands more views.
“Adryan was absolutely stunned and his jaw dropped; Kira screeched, which obviously you can’t hear in the video,” Schuetz told Newsweek. “The lyrics continued to shock them line after line, and there was a mix of screaming, cringing and just yelling ‘nooooooooo’ and ‘ewwww’.”
In the video, Adryan looks visibly embarrassed, burying his face in his hands and shaking his head, while Kira grimaces, shakes her head, and even puts her fingers in her ears at one point. Meanwhile, Stefani sits in the front seat, enjoying the show.
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Schuetz said that “How Many Licks?” has long been one of her favorite early-2000s songs. She said Lil’ Kim was a staple in her music rotation growing up, and that the track instantly takes her back to an era when “you could dance to almost every song.”
Schuetz said that it took “everything in me to not sing the lyrics and dance.”
She added: “I was literally holding my breath and biting my lip so I didn’t sing it. It reminds me of the early 2000s when you could dance to almost every song, and we would run to the dance floor for this one.”
The teens were reportedly shocked that the song had been played on the radio back in the day.
“They had no idea that music like this has been around for over 20 years, which is why my caption read ‘Lil’ Kim walked so Cardi B could run.’ “WAP” was not the first song of its kind,” Schuetz said.
Cardi B’s “WAP,” released in 2020, sparked widespread debate for its explicit lyrics—but as Stefani pointed out, provocative tracks like it have been around for decades.
Schuetz described the moment as a “mixture of emotions”—a blend of discomfort, nostalgia, and a struggle to keep from joining in.
“The discomfort of listening to the lyrics with my son and niece, checking to see if they heard how nasty the lyrics are, and trying not to sing them myself,” Schuetz said.
Lil’ Kim’s “How Many Licks?” featuring Sisqó, was released in 2000 as the second single from her The Notorious K.I.M. album. Known for its explicit lyrics and provocative theme, the song details Kim’s sexual prowess and preferences.
The track peaked at number 75 on the Billboard Hot 100 and helped cement Lil’ Kim’s status as one of hip-hop’s most daring and influential female voices. Its music video was just as bold, showcasing futuristic fashion and tongue-in-cheek visuals that matched the song’s raunchy reputation.
On TikTok, viewers were quick to relate—and reminisce.
“The audacity of me getting mad at my kids for WAP … When this still plays in my truck,” shared Anna.
“Millennials had the best music ever. Prove me wrong,” posted Vanessa.
“We had no business knowing every single word in middle/high school,” added another viewer.
“Lil’ Kim and Foxy Brown were dangerous in the 90s,” one user commented.
“One of the best for sure!! When my teen students start talking about music and asking about what I listen to I’m like ‘y’all have NO clue’! I’ve always listened to a little of everything, but late 90s early 2000s bring back the BEST memories!!!” said another.
“I’m singing this in my kitchen. Kids today don’t know anything about good music. 90s and 2000s R&B was EVERYTHING!!!” wrote Jill.
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