Do female MCs have any misconceptions or stereotypes associated with them?
Most definitely. Female MC’s are a rare breed. Sure, there’s a lot that “try” to rhyme by mimicking what’s on radio or what was taught to them by some male counterpart. Sure, there’s a lot that “try” to rhyme karaoke style just to look cool and trendy. However, there aren’t many who are actually legit and know their history. It’s hard when you get typecasted into that category. People tend to prejudge you and discredit your ability and capability. They refuse to take you seriously. You have to constantly grind just to prove yourself. I’m a little tired of hearing the same high pitched, over sexualized, female MC. I’d like for people to look past my gender and to actually pay more attention to my lyrics and the music I spew out. Each track is a page off my diary. How are Asian Pacific Americans viewed in hip hop? They’re pretty much typecasted, as well. There’s a lot on the come up now, but it’s still a struggle. You see a lot of Asian Americans in acting and comedy, but you don’t see v
