This Feminist Rant Brought to you by Akon
I need to get something off my chest.
It has been bugging me for a while, so I’m just going to come right out and say it:
Akon, you are a douche bag.
Why?
Well, there are several reasons, but the one I am referring specifically to is your song “Sexy Bitch” or “Sexy Chick” as the radio friendly version calls it.
Here is a slice of the lyrics to get things started:
She’s nothing like a girl you’ve ever seen before
Nothing you can compare to your neighbourhood hoe
I’m tryna find the words to describe this girl without being disrespectful
The way that booty movin I can’t take no more
Have to stop what i’m doin so I can pull up close
I’m tryna find the words to describe this girl without being disrespectful
Dam girl
Dam you’se a sexy bitch
A sexy bitch
Dam you’se a sexy bitch
Dam girl
Dam you’se a sexy bitch
A sexy bitch
Dam you’se a sexy bitch
Dam girl
Really, Akon?
Really?
OK, here’s the thing, why not just come right out and say that you have no respect for women and only see them as sex objects, Akon? Why throw in the absurd line that you are not trying to be disrespectful? Because guess what Akon, calling someone a “sexy bitch” or saying someone is not your average “neighbourhood hoe” is shockingly not a complement. It actually is disrespectful.
Do you see what I’m talking about, Akon?
Also, it doesn’t help your case when you and your no-name buddy, David Guetta, film yourselves in a music video that completely objectifies women. I’m sure many men dream about a house/pool filled with almost naked women and only two dudes. Good for you that you have the money to film a music video that looks like soft core porn. That is your artistic right I suppose. But don’t lie and say you are trying not to be disrespectful, because, again, you are, Akon. You are.
Blogfully yours,
Summer
haha. I actually like that “disclaimer” that he’s not trying to be disrespectful. It’s not his fault that he doesn’t get it.
Also…just an FYI…David Guetta isn’t a no-name. He’s actually really popular in the dance-music scene.
Anyway…..also, maybe I’m defending them cause I like to think of that as my theme song…as though someone would sing that about me.
Akon, meet catfight. MEOW!
Hahaha, I kid. Sorry. It’s just, well, I don’t listen to Akon and haven’t watched a music video since I was a tween. Seriously. I guess I fall into the camp that you like his music and his persona or you don’t. I don’t. But, I also don’t really care if they choose to sing about utterly ridiculous topics.