Overview/ Critique of Chap. 8: Hip Hop Wars

                               Overview/ Critique of Chap. 8: Hip Hop Wars

          In this chapter of The Hip Hop wars, the word bitches and hoes are discussed, and how they may be hurting the image of an African American woman. Also in this chapter, some rappers make it clear that they may not be using the words bitches and hoes for all women but just for the women who are just sitting back and spending some guy’s money. There is a perfect example on page 173, where rapper Jay-Z makes a connection between “sisters” and “bitches.”  Through this chapter, you realize how much rappers make women seem like they are good for nothing except for sex, almost like women are beneath them. But the worst part is that these rappers may just be using these words in their songs because the company feels that that is what brings in the money.

       After reading this chapter, it made me think twice who I use the word bitch or hoes on. Many girls in this generation use these words to make themselves feel on top. But the reality is that they get upset when someone refers to them as the name that they call themselves. On page 183, it states that “If they are so good at identifying women they insist should be called bitches and hoes, then it shouldn’t be too hard to stay away from them.” This quote really stood out to be because it just really shows that these rappers are using such words to get money from their songs.