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Women in hip-hop push back against the male gaze

Apr 5, 2023
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INSIGHT

Hip-Hop's Influence on Body Image

  • In the 2000s and 2010s, hip-hop emphasized a curvaceous body image for women.
  • This pressure, fueled by the male gaze, influenced artists like DreamDoll to pursue cosmetic procedures.
ANECDOTE

DreamDoll's BBL Journey

  • Despite feeling objectified, DreamDoll saw surgery as a career investment.
  • She underwent a BBL procedure in Colombia after extensive research due to the secrecy around it.
ANECDOTE

Life in Plastic Trilogy

  • DreamDoll's "Life in Plastic" trilogy chronicles her experiences with body image and surgery.
  • After her initial BBL results faded, she felt pressured to maintain the ideal body image, leading to further procedures.
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