According to Hugh Heffner:

I am willing to shell out any amount for Kim, I’ve been trying to get her to do it for years!’ Hugh exclaims. The two have not been shy about their feelings for each other when Hugh was seen kissing Lil’ Kim at a post Grammy party back in 2001.”
“Kim previously declined the offer for the cover citing her religious beliefs and devotion to God, but a source close to Kim says “the only reason why she declined it at the time was because the money was not enough, this time the money is right.

He is only 5 years to late with this deal.Back when they offered Kim about $200,000 to pose for Playboy and she refused. A jail bid,car repossession and a dead rap career later she accepts the offer to pose in Playboy. This should be interesting.