LIL' KIM SURVIVES WARDROBE MALFUNCTION: Rapper uses 'DWTS' host as human shield to fix slippage; voted into next round. (Video)

    *Lil Kim's surgically-enhanced boobies are no stranger to the open air – just ask Diana Ross. But the "girls" were expected to stay hidden Monday night during her jive dance routine on ABC's "Dancing With the Stars."

      Needless to say, they misbehaved and nearly tumbled out due to a wardrobe malfunction. Luckily for ABC censors, the rapper was able to address it before the live audience got an unsolicited peek. For good measure, host Tom Bergeron stepped in front of her while she adjusted her top following the dance.      

       "I don't know why this happens a lot of the time, but ... the girls were tryin' to come out," she told Los Angeles' KABC-TV after the show.

      The near X-rated slip didn't deter at least two of the judges – who gave her dance with Derek perfect 10s. The third score was an 8, giving the partners a total of 28 points. When coupled with the audience vote, it was more than enough to pass into the next round. 

See if you can see Lil Kim's almost boob-slip at about 5:17 in to the clip: