Written by Sieya Sims Hip hop stars embroiled in a controversy are often forgiven by their fans— that is, if they’re male. Male rappers can make a slew of mistakes and continue to dominate the charts, whereas female rappers can make one mistake and lose all chances of success. This blog is a critical take on the gendered perceptions of hip hop stars and success, from the nineties to today, and it brings to light some theories on how fans choose who “deserves" to be forgiven.
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Hip Hop Archives
November 2017
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