Black Women's Participation in Misogynistic Hop Hop Mass Media

This is a part of my research that began in 1989 when I first heard N.W.A. "Gimmie that Nut". I've been obsessed with hip hop culture for almost two decades. The musical genre that began as a tool to bring awareness to the trials and tribulations in the African-American and Latino community has evolved into a materialistic and misogynistic art form. After having the opportunity to work in the entertainment industry as a production assistant, director's assistant and talent liaison on hip hop music videos and commercials for four years I began to question my role in this industry. I despised watching young Black women exploit themselves through performing in videos as dancers and entertainers. While I understood the economic circumstances that caused Black women to use their sexuality to their financial benefit, I was perplexed as to why Black women as a whole where not discussing this phenomenon. In an attempt to create a public space to foster a healthy and productive dialogue, I present to the world, this blog. Let's talk!