The Negative Effects Of Nicki Minaj

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“Whoever controls the media controls the mind,” A quote once said by Jim Morrison that exemplifies the huge impact that media has upon individuals and society today. Coming from a generation where technological advancements increased rapidly over a short period of time, it led to an increase in many forms of mass media including the newspapers, radios, and social networks. Mass media is a form of communication that redesigned to reach and influence very large audiences (Boss, n.d), however society often forgets that mass media control what can and cannot be seen; often skewing interpretations of what is being portrayed. It is difficult to ignore the fact that the media has both positive and negative effects in our lives. And it’s also difficult …show more content…

Throughout her music career, Nicki Minaj became iconic for being a fearless female African-American rapper and recently played a major role in changing society’s view on “big butts”. Her music video, Anaconda, had become a major hit with over five hundred million viewers on Youtube. From a wild jungle theme to many sexual innuendos in this music video, it attracted many fans to adore her wild-side as well as people against this inappropriate behavior conceived for females. Although Nicki Minaj is known for her untamed behavior and sassy attitude, her determination and dedication into making the music video, Anaconda, became an international success in top two of the US Billboard. Therefore insinuate the idea that celebrities such as Nicki Minaj plays a huge role in mass media that influence society …show more content…

Leading to prove that the effect of this video had not only created an impact on individuals to feel more concern about their looks and their bodies, but it also created a new social “standard” that we must obey in order to fit in with society. Although getting butt augmentation has become an encouraging behavior in media, it often buries the negative effects that comes with the augmentation, such as scars, the risks of a bad procedure, or even death. What is shown in media is only a limited version to what’s really

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