Is it just a coincidence that most contemporary popular black female singers and emcees all share a striking resemblance to blonde-haired, white skinned Barbie?? Or does the white supremacist process of commodification have something to answer for?
Clockwise from top left: Lil’ Kim, Beyonce, Nikki Minaj, Eve, Rihanna.
In the golden age of hip hop, black female emcees exemplified a range of personal styles, from the sexy and fresh looks of Salt n’ Pepa to the African queen look of Latifah, complete with a crown, to the baggy ‘hood’ look of conscious daughters. Note the more natural, less chemically treated hair(styles).
Left to Right from top: Salt n’ Pepa, MC Lyte, Mia X, Roxanne Shante, Queen Latifah, Conscious Daughters.
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