Rappers are the epitome of exposing promiscuity and thug-ness to the masses. They sexually exploit women and portray them as sexual objects, oppressing them for pleasuring males. With that being said, Nicki Minaj, a prominent female rapper in the music industry, must portray herself as a sexual object in order to be successful and catch the attention of successful male rappers. This misrepresentation of women in rap culture portrays women as subordinate (Lorber) and meant for men’s pleasure. In her song “Only” featuring Drake and Lil Wayne, both rappers sexually exploit Nicki Minaj. While they try to expose her promiscuity, Nicki elaborates on how she isn't a sexual object, but instead a woman with rights. However, in order to portray this, she has to be “gangster” in order to show her prowess. Rappers in the scene imitate power through the use of wealth, and women. The rap culture as dictated by Schneider is “Misogyny… as an aspect of the collective aesthetic of rap and hip hop …show more content…
He dedicates his first line introducing the preconceived notion male rappers have towards females. Furthermore, Drake mentions that he would have intercourse with Nicki if she didn't have a man. Regardless of the fact that Nicki has a man, Drake fixates on what categorizes Nicki as a woman: her “big butt” and her “titties.” This portrays the disrespect males, especially male rappers with money and therefore power, have towards women. Male rappers see women as sexual objects as demonstrated by Drakes’ verse showcasing that Nicki Minaj has to be promiscuous in order to attract the attention of other rappers. Drake also sees Nicki as a trophy. Near the end of his verse, he says, “who the fuck you really wanna be with besides me?” signifying that he is the ultimate reward for Nicki, and not vice versa, where she is the best reward for him further demonstrating the patriarchal hold society has on female