Lil Mama Preaches Body Positivity & Shows Some Skin In Latest Magazine Feature

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Lil Mama
The rapper wants people to "#StopNaturalBodyShaming."

Throughout her career, Lil Mama has been an advocate of body positivity. The 29-year-old covers the latest issue of New York's Elléments Magazine for their Body Issue where she speaks about loving the skin you're in. She shared a handful of sexy images from her feature on Instagram including one with a caption that reads, "When They Call Me Skinny, I Tell Them At least it’s The Skin I was Born In See @ellementsmagazine Body Issue, Cover and Story." She also used the hashtags "#Pride" and "#StopNaturalBodyShaming."

The James Anthony-photographed spread features the rapper wearing nothing but heels and a pink, floor-length fur in one series and a barely there bikini in the other. After uploading the photos, Lil Mama had a slew of support from her famous friends including Trina who dropped diamond emojis, Justina Valentine who said her photos were "so dope," TLC's T-Boz who gave her props, as well as many others including Big Freedia, Megan Good, Charlie Baltimore, and even Cardi B who wrote, "Saw this pic on @hollywoodunlocked and you look bomb ass f*ck !!! Keep it goin !"

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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