50 Cent claims female rappers are too sexualised and for lyrics
Since hip-hop’s birth, there have been a range of MCs delivering different messages in a myriad of ways. However, 50 Cent has suggested that there is a lack of balance now in female rap.
During a recent interview, the Get Rich or Die Tryin’ creator said that female rap currently focuses too much on sex appeal and lacks substance. When asked about which females excite him musically, Fifty explained, “I just want somebody to break [through] that is not trying to sell some box. I just need one!”
Although he accepted that there is space for sexual artists, the ‘Man Men’ lyricist unveiled that, in his opinion, hyper-sexualised rap music “might be damaging female culture. Seriously.” Still, Fif acknowledged that he partially contributed to the increase with his raunchy records. However, he insisted there is a difference between what he said and what new female rappers are saying.
Detailing the differences he sees, Fifty told comedian and radio personality Michael Perry, “I was doing ‘Candy Shop’ and ‘Magic Stick,’ like metaphors for sexual experiences. They are flat-out saying the experience in the music now.” The rapper is alluding to female artists like Sukihana, Ice Spice, and Sexyy Red, who no longer use metaphors and are very bluntly speaking about their body parts in their songs.
Many of these artists have been described as sex-positive. Whether it’s Megan Thee Stallion, Latto or Ice Spice, the space has become highly saturated. Much of the current culture has stemmed from the decade dominated by Minaj, who most definitely benefited from her brand of sexually-charged music.
Although Fiffty said he was unimpressed, fans quickly reminded him that there are artists such as Doja Cat, Little Simz and the rapidly rising Doechii making more conscious music. However, the social media shine remains on the more sexual rappers and MCs like Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion have seen far more success than some of their conscious counterparts.
50 Cent isn’t the first rapper to highlight this shift in female rap. Last year, Brooklyn rapper Fabolous asserted that mainstream female MCs were too one-dimensional, writing, “I love hearing female rappers talking some real shit! Women are so strong. Have so many stories and perspectives that we need to hear in pure form.” He continued, “No disrespect to any female rappers out there but I think there’s only one style of female rap/Hip Hop being promoted, programmed and looked at as successful now.”