Within the past few weeks, two of the most bootylicious videos hit YouTube.. and a lust-filled frenzy followed afterward.
The message was clear with Nicki Minaj’s release of Anaconda, which topped Miley Cyrus’sWrecking Ball for most views within a 24 hrs period on Vevo. Nicki still got juice and views to prove it. Jennifer Lopez is also on the comeback trail; the superstar who once insured her derrière for $1 billion pulled all the goodies out of her bag for her new video Booty, which also featuresthe curvaceous frame of Iggy Azalea. These videos and their award show performances prompted Voguemagazine to write an article inviting America into the Era of the Big Butt. There was one problem that the writer overlooked in the article: We have already been in that era; he or she simply arrived late to the party. My question though: Is there a bit too much booty in hip hop?
Jennifer Lopez’ career – and figure – are still going strong.
I know it seems odd, especially because I’m a fan of the gluteus maximus. My concern is this: With so many recent explosions of gyrating hips and thighs, the aforementioned female artists won’t be taken as seriously as their male counterparts in the field. I was mentioning my thoughts with my sister who made a valuable point. In her argument, she mentions that some men are already known to sexualize women and degrade them. My sis also brought up the issue that Beyonce had with feminists following the release of her album, Pretty Hurts, arlier this year. Why can’t a woman express her sexuality and be proud of her body – and use said body to make bold statements in society?
In 2013, Beyonce was voted the #1 Hottest Woman of the 21st Century by GQ Mag. Not much has changed since.
I want to leave you with one thought: Does anyone think women exerting themselves sexually does not give them the power? Tell me what you think and comment below.
I was born in Long Branch New Jersey. During childhood I wanted to become a chef such as Bobby Flay or Martin Yen. I graduated from Johnson and Wales University in 2003 with the expectation of making a career into the foodservice industry. The dream slowly faded away after years of lusterless opportunities that only lead to more experience, but career growth. In 2007 I was hired in the telecommunications industry as a customer service representative. During these last few years the passion for writing grew as I had to learn to express myself in distinct ways.
Today I am in pursuit in of a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism this year and I have a blog that has been running for a year. Also my articles have been published in two separate entertainment magazines with an established fan base. In addition to that LIB Magazine appointed their “Video of the Day,” which I search viral content that is SEO friendly. This is in addition to writing for the hip hop section of the magazine where I talk about issues within the hip hop community. I also talk about topics touch directly within the hip hop community in Long Island.
I also write on my own blog about social issues and news stories that seems too unbelievable to be true.
