Girls, we have to go 10 times harder than guys. We are still expected to give you the bars, give you the look, give you the routine. This is me - I wanna be a rapper, this is it.
Interpretation
Women must work significantly harder to achieve the same recognition as men in music and other fields.
In this quote, Megan Thee Stallion emphasizes the disparity in expectations between genders, particularly in the music industry, where women are often held to higher standards and face greater challenges. Her assertion reflects a broader struggle for female empowerment, advocating for diligence and resilience in pursuit of one's passion, highlighting a determination to claim her space and success as a rapper.
In practice
This quote can be used in discussions about gender equality in professional fields.
You know how many men make music without biting each other's heads off? Why do we have to do that? There's room for everybody. I really couldn't care less what the next girl's doing. If she's shining, that's good. It's not taking away from my light.
I love being a female rapper and embracing my sexuality.
Confidence is believing in your own ability, knowing what you have to do to win. My confidence was developed through preparation.
Years ago I learned to be totally responsible for Dionne Warwick. I will not wait for opportunities. I will create them.
You have 15-20 years of work for that one throw, that one moment. And I was like, 'Okay, Lord, this is it - you told me I had the victory. So this is the time to show me'. And I'm going to give it all I have because this is my last throw in the Olympics.
You might say what if I screw up? Then screw up big! Go for it! Do a big screw-up!
Racing, competing, it's in my blood. It's part of me, it's part of my life; I have been doing it all my life and it stands out above everything else.
Conventional is not for me. I like things that are uniquely Flo. I like being different.
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