The perception of women in rap has been warped since the inception of hip-hop . To be taken seriously, female emcees had to be “one of the guys,” dress a certain way, rap about particular things and carry themselves in a manner that made their male counterparts comfortable. As the number of women rappers increased, fans saw them owning their sexuality and taking back their autonomy. The genre saw female rappers like Lil Kim burst onto the scene with a hardcore pose and lyrics, creating a new lane for women rappers. The content of their music became just as sexual and suggestive as male rappers but from a female perspective. The shift in music from women opened the door to double standards and misogynistic ideology becoming a permanent part of the culture. Regardless of their talent level or status, female rappers were still considered second-class citizens in the male-dominated music industry. Their sexy lyrics and images, often standing toe-to-toe with any male rapper, were used as...