We all know what the theory about video girls is (usually called something else): They’ll do any rapper that will let them bend over enough times in their videos to net a King magazine cover. Even I am guilty of that thought at times. "We all are."
Melyssa Ford, however, has always stood up against the stereotype that every video vixen gets their Karrine Steffans on behind the scenes.
Gracing the cover of J’Adore magazine, Ms. Ford spoke on her experiences in the world of hip-hop videos and the male chauvinists she’s had to encounter.
Ford said:
“Addressing misconceptions, she stated ‘When I come across the opportunity to talk, people are kind of surprised that I have some degree of intelligence.’
I was making my way through this male-dominated business with my partner and manager, Daniella Cobb, and we would be in meetings where we would wrap up a meeting with whomever, and the ensuing question would be, ‘So when are we going to f–k?’ It was frustrating; my reaction was like, ‘Were you present in this meeting!? Do you understand that that’s not why we’re here?!’ Women have to walk a fine line in this business. You’ve got to act like steel magnolias. You’ve got to be firm and ladylike, and know exactly what you want in order to make it in this business and what you’re talking about. As a woman, you have to take what you want by force, but analyze how that force has to be used.”
I have read numerous literature from Melyssa about global warming, amongst alot of other things, and my initial reaction was, “Shouldn't’t she be writing up a storm about how to make that kitty kat purr?” The fact of the matter is you can’t judge every book by its cover…or in alot of these video girls case thongs. The reality is that this is how they make their money to achieve their goals in life. You never known what these girls motivations are, therefore our negative opinions should be kept to ourselves or better than that just don't think it.
Melyssa Ford, however, has always stood up against the stereotype that every video vixen gets their Karrine Steffans on behind the scenes.
Gracing the cover of J’Adore magazine, Ms. Ford spoke on her experiences in the world of hip-hop videos and the male chauvinists she’s had to encounter.
Ford said:
“Addressing misconceptions, she stated ‘When I come across the opportunity to talk, people are kind of surprised that I have some degree of intelligence.’
I was making my way through this male-dominated business with my partner and manager, Daniella Cobb, and we would be in meetings where we would wrap up a meeting with whomever, and the ensuing question would be, ‘So when are we going to f–k?’ It was frustrating; my reaction was like, ‘Were you present in this meeting!? Do you understand that that’s not why we’re here?!’ Women have to walk a fine line in this business. You’ve got to act like steel magnolias. You’ve got to be firm and ladylike, and know exactly what you want in order to make it in this business and what you’re talking about. As a woman, you have to take what you want by force, but analyze how that force has to be used.”
I have read numerous literature from Melyssa about global warming, amongst alot of other things, and my initial reaction was, “Shouldn't’t she be writing up a storm about how to make that kitty kat purr?” The fact of the matter is you can’t judge every book by its cover…or in alot of these video girls case thongs. The reality is that this is how they make their money to achieve their goals in life. You never known what these girls motivations are, therefore our negative opinions should be kept to ourselves or better than that just don't think it.
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