On this year's BET Awards 2019 blue carpet, veteran rapper and actor Method Man graced the event in an impeccable dark suit and showed that he's aging like fine wine. An interviewer discussed how he handles all of the female attention, especially with being a married man.
In the interview with Hip Hollywood, he shared that the attention good and bad at times. But it's what he said about big girls, or plus-sized women, that really has people's attention.
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He said, "But I love it. I love [the attention]. Especially my big girls. Big girls, let me tell you something, man. This is from the heart too: I love y'all! Y'all love and support y'all men. So look man, don't let nobody knock y'all hustle, body shame you--none of that! Ya' heard? Y'all got some of the prettiest feet in the game too!"
Fat shaming involves criticizing and harassing overweight people about their weight or eating habits to make them feel ashamed of themselves.
The harmful effects of fat shaming go beyond increased weight gain — which is serious enough.
- Depression: People who are discriminated against due to weight are at a higher risk of depression and other mental issues.
- Eating disorders: Fat shaming is linked to an increased risk of eating disorders, such as binge eating.
- Reduced self-esteem: Fat shaming is linked to reduced self-esteem.
By causing stress, weight gain, increased cortisol levels, and mental problems, weight discrimination may raise your risk of various chronic diseases. Research is very clear that fat shaming harms people — both psychologically and physically
But Meth isn't the only married celebrity who has shown love for big girls.
Back in 2014, handsome actor Morris Chestnut (yes, THE Morris Chestnut) took to his fan site, and expressed his love for plus-size women and...
... how the rest of the world is just starting to catch up. Here’s what he has to say:
"Voluptuous, BBW, full figured, thick, plus size, phat, are several terms society uses to define the body type of a curvy woman. In, previous years, such terms were used to soften the blow, when referring to girl as "overweight". Today, society has changed the old-school expectations of thin-slim beauty. Due to beautiful women throughout notable industries, remaining confident and gorgeous in their skin, people are starting to notice that the “curvy girl”, is demanding her recognition as, the 'It Girl.'"
"From skin care ads, to music videos, it seems that 'thick' is now in! The face of acceptable beauty is quickly transitioning from slim and trim, to big and boss. But society alone can’t take credit for such a drastic perception of what's now considered sexy. The new epitome of sexy could be blamed on several bold and beautiful women who have branded their images by embracing their 'curvy girl' physiques."
"The late and forever missed, Joanna (Jordan) Borgella, was one of today’s most recognized faces of the curvy girl movement, before recently losing her fight with cancer. The former American Idol contestant was not only noticed for her soulful voice. But she was also loved for those vivacious bold curves, which she wore very well as a model, singer and later, television personality. After her American Idol exposure, she moved on to become a NuvoTV’s 'Curvy Girl', making the movement official..."
"In terms of fashion, there is much to be said regarding societies renewed, body expectations. Women can recall a time when any girl over a size ‘12, was forced to resort to Lane Bryant and other 'plus size' stores. It was frustrating to rock a unique style or keep up with current fashion trends. Now, it isn’t lame to be seen in plus-size stores, but the selection was limited and typically didn’t fit the diverse styles of many full-figured women. The curvy girl movement has inspired top-name designers to incorporate size to wrap and hug those curves for those who ladies who want to show off or dress up, their full-figures."
"Obviously, society has done a 180-degree turn in interpreting sexiness and beauty. So much of a turn that the cosmetic surgery industry is as lucrative as ever in comparison to previous years. Our nation is one of the most body image addicted countries on the map. We spend billions a year for surgeons to tuck it in, suck it out, and lift them up. But nowadays we are doing a lot less, nipping and tucking, and a great deal of thickening and puffing. There seems to be a craze for round full hips, and a thick lifted ass. Butt augmentations is apparently the thing these days, from female rap artist to movie screen scarlets, everyone desires those curves which should only come from “yo mama”. But who needs mama’s hand-me-downs, when a Beverly Hills surgeon can customize it for you? lol. Well, many have handed in mama’s hand-me-downs, in exchange for Dr.’s 'hook-it-up'."
"Not, to get off course here, but just goes to show, how admired the curvy woman is for all that her body possess. Plastic surgeons are no longer making money converting full to thin. It is definitely the other way around. Full figured women, of different sizes, colors, and age, stand proud in their skin and own bodies. It's a world where you are more likely to see a model who resembles you, instead of a model which confuses you. Curvy Girl is a much appreciated and long overdue movement."
In the media “big girls” are either an asexual “mammy” who serves as a voice of reason for her skinny counterpart, or a sex deprived thirsty woman who spends her days chasing after a man that doesn’t want her. But in the real world, there are multi-dimensional women who love and are loved by many. Lists that talk about the benefits of dating a plus-sized woman tend to...
... focus on stereotypical notions that underplay the true issue, which is: American society is extremely uncomfortable with Black female sexuality especially when it comes in a plus sized body.
Another person that has recognized not only the beauty, but the power in plus-sized women is superstar Rihanna.
Her 2019 lingerie brand, Savage x Fenty is comprised of 90 pieces of lingerie, sleepwear, and accessories, including four capsule collections within the main line. RiRi's collection will include bras available in every shade of nude alongside T-shirt bras, undies, and more everyday essential items. The U Cute collection is a riff on modern girlishness with many of the lacy pieces seen on the Savage x Fenty Instagram, while the Damn line has a sexier edge, featuring rompers, garter belt sets, and bodysuits. For the ultimate bad gal, there’s the Black Widow collection, which the brand describes as “risqué and ultra sexy.” Think, cupless bodysuits, half-cut bras, and open-back bikini bottoms.
Also, everything she's selling won't break the bank. Everything is under $100 and starts at only $14.50.
The promotion for the brand has been burning up social media. With a size range that goes that goes into plus size and a diverse cast of models, Savage x Fenty aimed to do something different. Rihanna’s first foray into intimates breaks all the rules in terms of imagery. It focuses on sexiness as an inner quality and she aims to rewrite the rules of what sexy is with help from a lineup of a set of different kinds of models. One of the pieces includes plus-size model, Audrey Little. See her video below:
Given the extensive sizing range, that body-positive message will be available to many women previously excluded from...
... the fashion-forward lingerie market. Bras will be available from a 32A to 44DD, with lingerie, undies, and loungewear coming in sizes from XS all the way up to 3XL. What’s more, international shipping will be available to 210 countries around the world.
Rihanna makes it clear that Savage x Fenty is a lingerie line for women who want to please themselves.
“Women should be wearing lingerie for their damn selves,” Rihanna tells Vogue. “I can only hope to encourage confidence and strength by showing lingerie in another light. You don’t have to stick to one personality with lingerie; it’s fun to play around. You can be cute and playful one week and a black widow next week. You can take...
... risks with lingerie. I want people to wear Savage x Fenty and think, I’m a bad bitch. I want women to own their beauty.”
What woman doesn't want to feel sexy and beautiful from time to time? So let's break down what costs what:
Bras will be sold from $39 to $59, with T-shirt bras and underwear coming in slightly lower, from $29 to $34 and $14.50 to $29, respectively. Higher priced items, such as corsets, rompers, jumpsuits, and robes, still all come in under $100, ranging from $69 to $99. As for those Savage x Fenty handcuffs, they’ll be priced from $18 to $29.
