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Barbie Tingz features some of Nickis coldest trash talk in a minute.
The air of static between the two rappers is unfortunate, because its not entirely either artists fault.
The rap industry has a grueling double standard for its women.
If they rap well, theyre accused of having ghostwriters.
If they rap capably but a little unremarkably, theyre accused of being terrible.
If they rap about haters, they field prying questions about which of their peers theyre skewering.
If they dress provocatively, theyre accused of selling sex.
Theres nothing wrong with selling sex alongside music.
Men do it all the time.
Big Daddy Kane, one of hip-hops undisputed, all-time greats, once did a spread inPlaygirl.
Snoop Dogg once directed, produced, and soundtracked two porn flicks.
When men do this, we sing along.
When women do it, we become puritanical schoolmasters.
Where it doesnt exist, constant needling eventually invents it.
Where it can be prevented, no one steps in to cool it.
Its possible, but it will take work.
Dispel rumors when you hear them.
Challenge yourself and your peers to be better stewards and allies.
Help create the parity the culture currently lacks.
