Tokyo Vanity Airs Out Industry, Is Asked "To Be A Writer For Hoes Who Can't Rap"

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It's unclear who the Louisiana rapper was talking about, but she made her frustrations clear.

There are many talented artists trying to reached award-winning, record-breaking, chart-topping, legendary heights, but some are finding their paths full of obstacles. Whether it be shady deals, fumbled opportunities, or difficulty finding their lanes, artists are struggling to set their heads above the rest. Rapper Tokyo Vanity has a loyal following, but she still hasn't received the big break that her supporters believe she deserves. The Love & Hip Hop Atlanta star shared her frustrations over on Instagram and she may have sent a subliminal shot someone's way.

"Welcome to the industry where they wanna sign me to be a writer for hoes who can't rap," Tokyo Vanity penned. "Where I'm not fine enough to be marketed as a artist but when I'm in the studio the n*ggas who wanna sign me slick be trying to f*ck this same woman who ain't fine enough to be a rapper make it make sense."

In the caption to her post, the Louisiana rapper added, "I got time tuhday I said what I said and ain’t taking sh*t down." Her comments lit up with people trying to figure out who she was talking about, so let us know who you think Tokyo Vanity was referring to.

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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.