PHILADELPHIA, PA - Lil' Kim celebrated Independence Day one day early with her release from a federal detention center Monday morning after nearly 10 months behind bars.

The rapper, who was sent to prison for lying about a shootout outside a New York radio station, walked out of the jail looking glamorous in an all-white outfit.

Carrying a balloon and a bouquet of white roses, she waved to dozens of cheering onlookers -- some carrying signs that said, "Welcome Home, Queen Bee" -- before getting into a silver Rolls-Royce. The car pulled into a nearby parking lot where she re-emerged to greet the throng. "I love you," she said, blowing kisses.

She stopped to visit with her parole officer in Newark, N.J., and then returned home, where she was greeted by friends, family and a catered spread including barbecue chicken, macaroni and cheese, and salmon pasta salad.

Lil' Kim will remain under house arrest for 30 days and be under supervised release for three years.