How Women Are Portrayed in Hip Hop VIdeos

[@Ellipih]

Notice how Irv Gotti immediately gets hopelessly defensive about the situation. He creeps me out with some of the things he says .

[@abrahampalmer1153]

Ellipih no one should be surprised what his mindset is look at the music he promoting in the late 90s and early 00s all negativity nothing positive same with death row rocafella bad boy etc and till to this day even more negativity sadly.

[@kasparovthegodofwar]

Shutup you dumb geek

[@ccburro1]

The "message" in these videos is loud and clear. Males have the power and the main purpose of the females is as scantily-clad sexual objects to be degraded. The record executive indicates that their job is to "entertain"--so he takes no responsibility for the damage the sexual objectification/degradation of women does both women and men. Music videos, movies, advertisements, and TV shows reflect but also greatly IMPACT the "culture". So you end up with a culture where both men AND women consciously and/or subconsciously "buy in" implicitly to the misogynistic message. The same goes for the racist messages in our movies, TV, advertisement, etc. It is possible to have great dancing in the video without the misogyny.

[@thattouristinmarina3253]

Gretchen Wagenseller You are so intelligent.

[@AFVfan1]

Gretchen Wagenseller Yeah....because men are NEVER treated like sexual objects by female rappers and singers, right? 🙄

[@MahouShoujo-Studios]

@@AFVfan1 No one said that. It's just more common with women.

[@AFVfan1]

Jeremy Borno I’m not a man. I just find stuff like third wave feminism and “woke culture” to be hilarious. Women accuse men of sexualizing and objectifying other women. But women choose to objectify women, nobody bats an eye. Hypocrisy.

[@MahouShoujo-Studios]

@@AFVfan1 The difference is who is in control. Women are just generally more accepting of each other. Men wouldn't listen to a woman, they would be more likely to listen and obey a man. That's just how things are.

[@andrewtregoning]

"we got to see all these kids as our daughters" - powerful powerful quote.

[@IamSpacedad]

"Find your happiness." Okay. My happiness involves not listening to modern hip-hop, because there's nothing in there that does anything for me, and it's all about the same old empty crap.

[@thattouristinmarina3253]

IamSpacedad Exactly

[@pinkwonderpower]

What is that guy ramblin about! "Entertainment" - degrading women is fun - and positvie? What they don't realize is these videos go around the world spreading that toxic message and idea that if black men see black women as wh*** and b****** then why should anyone else think differently. And then get the nerve to get mad when people believe it.

[@AFVfan1]

pinkwonderpower Iggy Azalea calls women bitches in one of her songs. Lil’ Kim raps about having men go down on her. It’s no different than what this guy is doing.

[@chlowean1]

"Ain't no one pouring champagne on my daughter!" Double standard lol!!!

[@ellaloc4]

Treat all women like your daughters with respect and protection

[@jamesshaw4021]

El Able all women don’t deserve respect

[@MedranoHijo]

Umm. No.

[@KushTx82]

Sorry can’t do that

[@sidearmsalpha]

Man, that Gotti guy is one twisted guy.

[@IMETGODSHEBLACK]

Hip hop is just the worst no thank you

[@pranavpillai7778]

fuck you

[@duronbryant9463]

Asari Aibangbee its not its the men who is disgraceful

[@anointedbyjesus]

It is

[@mkay702]

@@anointedbyjesus this song is dedicated for you, ma'am ;) kzbin.info/www/bejne/banQpqiupb-qmdU

[@OmarAbdulMalikDHEdMPASPACPAPro]

I wonder if Mr.Gotti is putting on more of a "yo I'm a had core nigga" because he's in front of the camera. I can't imagine ANY, except some kind of sick, pervert casting his own daughter as the STAR in some degrading hip hop video. To me, that sounds like some kind of border - line insest. How could he even SAY that!? I have a teenaged daughter. I am EXTREMELY protective of her. I can only hope that, God willing, when she is older, my wife and I have raised such that she would avoid certain miscreants. Man, this guy's words about his OWN daughter really TICKED me off! I pretty much stopped even listening to rap because of the mysogyny ! No wonder many White folks don't respect us!

[@dooraexploore9388]

"We gotta see all these kids as our daughters that's how I feel" 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@jmknap]

awesome discussion. needs to be had. thanks for posting this!!!!!!

[@tori481]

I couldn't agree more. This is a problem only women can fix and men will have to accept it.We need to do it because it's good for us and in turn men will live surrounded by women who feel better about themselves and are happier, more fulfilled people.

[@TorontoLibertarian]

It's about selling records, it's not about teaching lessons to kids.

[@HerbalistintheHood369]

Mr Gotti's reply was so idiotic and degrading.

[@TheJrose7]

All i have to say to you is that I am a highly intelligant individual who can put pieces together in regard to things like this. I watch the news. I listen to conversations from people who studied this for years. That being said, I am a BW in America, things have been proven to me by simply living and growing up with BM around me. I seen the good the bad and the ugly. I put two and two together and it makes since. It's in the music we listen too, tv, and in the streets. thnk about it

[@jaz5721]

Very true, but...how can women stop it when they don't know better? There needs to be more role models for women to see that that is not the only path to take.

[@tori481]

No worries. Nice visiting with you. I wish you the best life has to offer.

[@tishawoodley1748]

Michael eric dyson is one of the most intellectual,respected and educated man around he's the man !!!

[@pcd377]

I remember Kevin Powell from Real World MTV. He was on that reality show with Tammy Roman (Basketball Wives Atlanta)

[@robinlue2008]

hip hop isn't dead. if you want real hip hop listen to underground more often. i recommend you listen to IMMORTAL TECHNIQUE he makes the mainstream rappers look like shit. trust me he represents something a whole lot more meaningful than bein iced out. how good is he? he's krs1 times 50. he's afro-peruvian highly intelligent on politics, history, racism, etc. CHANGED MY LIFE!!!! :D

[@tori481]

People are wrong to make assumptions about something they know nothing about. It sounds as though you're worried about other people's opinions about you more than what you think of yourself and know to be true. That's in my opinion, is a small example that fits the big picture. Women are more worried about fitting in and having approval than standing strong and living from within. Nothing will change until women themselves do. I am a woman by the way.

[@YoungKALO1]

That shit Irv said about life itself bein a contradiction is sum of the realest shit ever said.

[@ChimaTheKilla]

Wow the host is drop dead gorgeous and smart I think I'm in love.

[@ciutah]

THIS MAKES ME WANT TO SCREAM!!!! THEY'RE HAPPY?! You can be happy on crack, but it's still whack!

[@diegonovoa1262]

Like the first girl said.... She does it for a pay check= selling your body and respect for money? That's wrong simple as that

[@sunflowerorgy7551]

Diego Novoa amen

[@Kabeyavictoria]

Daaaaaamn Kendra G goes waaaay back w

[@jaz5721]

Very sad, indeed. Another thing that must be taken into consideration, is how men are taught to only find women who dress scantily attractive. On their part, they have to be steered away from such images of women. WE need to show them that that is not all that we're made of AND they need to accept that that is not all women are for: sex.

[@TheJrose7]

True true. Lets not forget that there are some brothas who are actually willing and attracted to the uprights. Some brothas dnt mind putting in the work for a sista who carries herself. But the numbers in that is the same amount of numbers of black men living in the home with their children...not many.

[@AS-jp8eg]

Cool, cant wait for more!

[@SearchingCurious]

But usually when poor parenting isn't the factor to this kind of problem a lot of it has to do with the kind of environment they grew up in or the things they see on TV and magazines. You can't always expect the parents to tell their daughters what to watch and what type of music not to hear the same way they did when their kids were younger. Lately the media has been filled in with sex, drugs and women dressing half naked even celebrities that kids idolize are taking this type of lifestyle.

[@BeautifulBlackMind]

I think when it comes down to it the saddest thing in all of this is the reluctance of these artist and their listeners to simply question why it is that this sexism is so common.

[@TheJrose7]

I was a baptized, I'll be a new born baby in God's arms, but phornicating will be my fall when I'm trying to walk in His ways, BUT the Father knows that a toddler will fall and tumble on his or hers feet. The Father hears my cries in the mist of me falling and he forgives and continues to teach me how to walk in His ways and I try to change my fallen ways and become stronger in my limbs, and learn how to balance, and in return by saving myself for marriage, and being well rounded with God.

[@viwil001]

Have you even tapped into this fantastic genre where poetry is the number one thing flourishing?

[@apparaoapparao]

The disrespect of women has got to end.

[@BaronSuicide]

Khia didn't have to sell herself. She had a hit song without Timbaland, Biggy etc

[@SandrineAnterrion]

Nice video, very true

[@FrauMase]

AMMMMMMMMMEN! and last time I checked, electronics had an OFF switch.

[@pipette1001]

i don't think i can take anyone seriously who says "real talk" in an interview.

[@xXBarbeloXx]

omg. you can tell one of the people being interveiwed never read a book without pictures.

[@LfunkeyA]

i agree with the balance dude, we need balance.

[@southsidetokyo]

I agree, no one is putting a gun to their heads and also no one in a position of power is saying no to these negative images of black men and women being portrayed in hip hop videos. It's about time the artists and people like Gotti stand up and make a difference. What other genre of music or culture portray their women in such a negative light? You get respect you when you respect yourself. Gotti is a tool!

[@kaichrono]

true. that's a much better way of putting it.

[@TheJrose7]

Exactly, so are the other questions you proposed, they're irrelevant. You don't have to believe me. I know what I've been through and what has happened to me. Just because you dnt believe me does not mean it didn't happen. just because you believe that I have a messed up mind because God exists in my life does not mean that I have a messed up heart because that's where he too exist. I help a lot of people through out my day. Talk to a lot of girls who were abused. My heart & mind is fine.

[@JournalistsforHumanRights]

You should check out the video, Women on the Mic, which talks about how Hip Hop is a vehicle of empowerment for women in Sierra Leone (it's posted on our channel).

[@gwynplane723]

Realest shit said yet. Women these days don't realize how good they have it.

[@katiecvlogs9361]

I’d be VERY curious to see/hear what try Jesé people think of Cardi B’s video for “WAP”.

[@zuleymar213]

In that case they would call it "women empowerment"

[@southsidetokyo]

I disagree. Hip Hop isn't trash but there are many trashy Hip Hop artists.

[@Grumpy_old_Boot]

Interesting panel - the two women seem almost as if they were cloned off one another, while the men almost couldn't be more different. One is well articulated and seems to know what he's talking about, but being a CEO he's so far from the environment that he lacks the day-to-day insight. The other is clumsy, has a hard time getting his message across, is overly optimistic, but has day-to-day work in the environment. His final comment is actually a great closing statement : Find happiness.

[@TheJrose7]

God forgives people who prays and asks for it with the upmost humble cry and really wants to change. In other words you can't take advantage of God's way of forgiving. you can't do a bad thing, ask for forgiveness, and still do it because you know God will forgive everytime.You have to really want it and really want to change. God knows that man aren't perfect so He's always willing to look at the heart and forgive when asked. God knows the heart. He's always there for you. He loves you.

[@jaz5721]

Irv Gotti or whatever his name is is most annoying. The only reason y women feel "happy" with being "video vixens" is due to them being exposed to those things from a young age. They've got the media and society telling them that that is your happiness.

[@MissLeAnn]

Irv's answer made no sense at all. Nothing to do with the question, Lol.

[@jaz5721]

^_^ yup. And the same to you, may your life be fruitful and happy.

[@andrewtregoning]

that studio guy's world view falling apart around him..ouch

[@jaz5721]

yup, nuff said!

[@anisaa8752]

the journalist voice is soo familiar

[@nono195]

who are the people that were interviewed?

[@jaz5721]

Yes, i agree that SOME women know that it may be wrong, and that we are seeking male attention.it is in our nature to want to feel as part of a group. Im assuming that you're not a girl(correct me if im wrong) it's social pressure to be such and such. It's just like how men are taught to not show emotions because that's a sign of weakness. I don't behave like that, and you know what that has brought me? People assume that im a lesbian just because I refuse to be an object of sex.

[@jaz5721]

btw...im enjoying our "debate" or ramblings..lol

[@zulhumorahtamova4710]

Does anyone knows the name of the reporter?

[@makinitus]

HAAAAAAAAAA THIS GOTTI GUY IS A FOOL!!! notice the way he behaves, the other guy is calm and stuff , but he just want people to see he is right!!!

[@andrewtregoning]

@90mv ford's response is similar to what kat williams said in his stand up about flava flav: they can be as racist as they want, "but they got to pay me boyee!" do we agree with that??? it's a personal choice thing..

[@realityme]

@Whatisright defintiely OWNED....lol

[@BeyondTheSpectrum08]

It seems that women want to have the best of both worlds; they want to have the power of their sexuality, but don't want the responsibility for it. They don't want to be seen as "sex objects," but expect to receive respect for objectifying themselves. But then, I'M the "chauvinist..."

[@radiodriver10]

The sistah on the right wearing the white blouse is smokin hot!

[@VelvetWind8]

@starakdamian First, I did answer your question. You asked me if I truly believed we were equal in this world and I answered yes. But if you want an explanation, I shall give it to you. Women, men, children, animals, and any organism existing are capable of doing the same thing as one another without differences. We can eat, work, or simply EXIST. I'm sorry if you think this is cheesy, but it doesn't matter what''s on the outside. It's what's on the inside.

[@cordovalove]

Entertainment - that's all we want, entertainment. Yes, and surely entertainment could - and more importantly SHOULD - be a vehicle for promoting and achieving female equality. Because, let's face it - it's not about the individual women, whether they want to be doing it or not - it's about whether women are nothing but sex objects, or whether they deserve RESPECT. How come men aren't portrayed in the same way? And does ANYONE really deserve to be depicted like that?

[@caro2233]

rap is all about entertaining males

[@TheJrose7]

When we convert to God as out Father and get baptized and renew our lives, he sees us as His new born babies. It may sound a lil silly to you, but bare with me with an open mind on this. When we decide to be born again christians through baptism, God is a proud father bringing home his new born babe. As time goes on we grow and soon learn to walk. Have you seen a 13 mo old babe try to walk? As pure as the babe is he or she still falls down trying to walk, the Fatherr picks us up to try again.

[@Whatisright]

he got fucking owned when they brought his daughter into it.

[@jaz5721]

Nah, i don't care about what others think. I was just using myself as an example to get my point across...Exactly yeah, I do think that that is another issue, we are to worried about other's opinions than for standing up for what's right, together. There is so much hate among women. Every woman judges each other...but yeah, I get your point. sorry for assuming that you're a male...^_^

[@Thedarksecret1]

@TheCaoth Dude, if people hate hip-hop they are going to hate it regardless. It doesn't matter how you paint the picture.

[@ScorpioLyf91]

This is a response to 2:56-3:08 If a little girl needs validation from a video to know what type of woman to be then obviously she doesn't have a strong self respecting women in her life. And that's not Hip-Hops fault.

[@CostlyChris]

Irv Gotti should have his mother and daughter in video bent over getting disrespected and what is the industry answer to female artist... Nicki Minaj and what does she do for Black women... promote hyper-sexuality and wigs. Somebody needs to take Irv Gotti to a Women and African American studies class so he can be less embarrassing of a person. We need to demand more accountability from our celebs. Bomb their twitters if you have too. Boycott negativity!!

[@MsSooRandom]

Keep in mind...yes, these women make a choice to participate in the videos and make a living off of it. But let's be real, if you ask any of these rappers, who are in the videos with these "models", almost all of them would freak out if they found out if their daughters/sisters/mothers/nieces were doing those same things. It follows the same old gimmick, "it's all good until it's you"

[@clevawoman]

I adore Kevin.

[@sweetmelody4610]

if you don't listen to metal its your own fault. Nobody discriminates anyone in metal and all metalheads are equal but nah you should all do what society wants you to do and listen to hip hop because ofcourse how could I forget "all metal is satanic".

[@n0sillAnarT]

Why does Irv yell all the time like the interviewer is 50 feet away? She's right there.. 2 feet away..

[@kyraocity]

1:17 - 1:45 Introducing Irv Gotti POV From 3:40 thru 4:25 Gotti on his 15 y/o daughter

[@jarrodakelsaw]

@TheGoddessNetworks u seen 5,4,3,2,1 by Flo rida! Now that's riduculous!

[@9862972]

omg i luvvv melissa ford

[@AfroAngola]

Obviously, Irv Gotti does not know what shame is..

[@pcd377]

People keep saying "it is what it is". I hate sayings that people pick up that really doesn't say much. Articulate a little better what you're wanting to say. Can we not express ourselves?? People say a little of nothing then revert back to " it is what it is". Dummies.

[@derekaheath5080]

lol! good one

[@yoyoyoy500]

Oh boy how I would have liked 2 see their comments on Minaj

[@TheJrose7]

You don't punish a baby for stumbling over when their tryign to walk. It would be useless for the babe to want to learn. Notice how babies naturally want to walk upright, but babies will tumble and whobble and fall just like a person who is trying to walk into God's arms. Babies don't give up to trying to walk even when they fall over and over. And through the dependenc and motivation through the "Father" they'll soon learn to walk upright.

[@SnoopiBabi]

The arguments Irv Gotti is making smh omg I can't with him

[@liltysean08]

supahead put herself out there,who cares what she says she can't talk,she steady trying to be intelligent but still doing what she did to get her name where it's at in the first place

[@mokahlogic]

With all the plastic surgery, botox, and quick weave being promoted, I feel that women are objectified more today than ever before. So what are we going to do about it? Let your voice be heard... LWO Magazine

[@theradioonmutemusic5092]

Hello everyone! Can you please check out the music on our site? Much love and impending peace -The Radio on mute

[@OleSkool89]

Irv's 1st answer was irrelevant

[@Osawsi]

Good point. Now let's talk about how women portray men in every single one of their movies and how they talk about us in talk shows and tv shows dedicated towards women...

[@queendamaris]

@southsidetokyo Actually there are other musical forms such as Rock, punk rock, Goth - I've seen countless vids of sexualized females walking around. The sad fact is these are the kinds of Rap songs/albums that sell. That's what the buyers of Hip Hop, who are largely white suburban teens want to see - violence, scantily clad women, material excess...that's the unfortunate reality. But I do agree with you on your last comment.

[@dageekundaground]

Most Women worship money. plain & simple. They are not being exploited, they are being employed.

[@theabomation]

Irv Gotti told it how it is if the women don't wont to be in the video they don't have to be no one forces them......

[@VelvetWind8]

@starakdamian What are you talking about?

[@VelvetWind8]

@starakdamian It's not about what you're given. And you don't even need to be given anything. While there's nothing wrong with help, you can get it for yourself. That's what a lot of women do.

[@TheJrose7]

what you're saying is true, but it isn't really about BW. It's actually about BM and how hip hop has really drawn a picture on BW and the affects it has in today's society. Yes it may be just as much black women that are gay and locked up just as much BM BUT it doesn't change the fact that BW are getting the back hand of BM when it comes down to our race in general.

[@TheJrose7]

And how in the hell, did this convo convert to questioning MY relationship with God? lol See how silly this is? Only on KZbin

[@TheJrose7]

You're missing the main value that my God has. He knows that all of His saints fall down. We're not perfect. After Adam and Eve consumed the fruit of the knowledge of good and evil, we all were born with both Good tendencies and Evil tendencies. It's an on going battle with God and Satin with every individual. So yes, I do admit that I do things that I'm not supposed to do at times. It's what I've inherit, BUT I also inherit good and not only ask for forgiveness but ask God help me overcome sin.