The Frisky Rant Analysis
In the article The Frisky Rant: The real problem with Nicki Minaj, I found some points that I agreed with, and some I disagreed with. Yes, everyone knows Nicki Minaj to be oversexualized, but fans of her music and career would see she’s more than that. The point in the article I agree with is yes if Nicki Minaj didn’t capitalize on sex appeal, then who knows if her career would’ve gotten the boost. Nicki was discovered because of her fierce emcee skills, way before the surgery I feel being a part of music one would have to hon their craft, and I feel Minaj has done just that. “I don’t mind the questions, I don’t mind the fascination … But I’ve said this before, it doesn’t define me.” (Nicki Minaj, 2014). What people don’t realize Minaj is
more than a sex image, she has branded herself into a mogul, with businesses in fashion, alcoholic beverages, video games. I would say she’s “winning”, in fact Minaj’s “Over sexual appearance” has landed her in the Forbes Top 5 list of wealthy hip hop artist, in fact she’s the first female ever on the list. In the article, Minaj mentions how several “White” sports illustrated models were in the same position just as Minaj was in her Anaconda cover photo (Nicki Minaj, 2014). I feel people confuse the notion of being comfortable with yourself vs being hypersexual. What consumers fail to realize is Minaj is all about women empowerment. Just because one seen a butt shot of her, shouldn’t disqualify her work. I think if Taylor Swift danced the way Minaj does, I feel people would be so quick to stigmatize her. For example, when beloved Disney star Miley Cyrus started twerking, people weren’t quick to judge her, it was thought to be a phase she was going through.
more than a sex image, she has branded herself into a mogul, with businesses in fashion, alcoholic beverages, video games. I would say she’s “winning”, in fact Minaj’s “Over sexual appearance” has landed her in the Forbes Top 5 list of wealthy hip hop artist, in fact she’s the first female ever on the list. In the article, Minaj mentions how several “White” sports illustrated models were in the same position just as Minaj was in her Anaconda cover photo (Nicki Minaj, 2014). I feel people confuse the notion of being comfortable with yourself vs being hypersexual. What consumers fail to realize is Minaj is all about women empowerment. Just because one seen a butt shot of her, shouldn’t disqualify her work. I think if Taylor Swift danced the way Minaj does, I feel people would be so quick to stigmatize her. For example, when beloved Disney star Miley Cyrus started twerking, people weren’t quick to judge her, it was thought to be a phase she was going through.