Chickenhead (sexuality)
Encyclopedia
Chickenhead is a slang
term that can refer to a "dumb female" or to someone who performs fellatio
. The term originated in African-American sexual slang and gained popularity through use in hip-hop, notably the 2001 single "Chickenhead
" by Project Pat
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The term "chickenhead" has been mentioned in the context of misogyny in hip hop culture
. Ronald Weitzer and Charis Kubrin note that "A favorite rap term is "chickenhead," which reduces a woman to a bobbing head giving oral sex." Bakari Kitwana argues that many rappers refer to women, black women in particular, as "bitches, gold diggers, hos, hoodrats, chickenheads, pigeons, and so on." Johnnetta B. Cole argues that hip hop's tradition to refer to black women in such terms disrespects and vilifies them.
Slang
Slang is the use of informal words and expressions that are not considered standard in the speaker's language or dialect but are considered more acceptable when used socially. Slang is often to be found in areas of the lexicon that refer to things considered taboo...
term that can refer to a "dumb female" or to someone who performs fellatio
Fellatio
Fellatio is an act of oral stimulation of a male's penis by a sexual partner. It involves the stimulation of the penis by the use of the mouth, tongue, or throat. The person who performs fellatio can be referred to as the giving partner, and the other person is the receiving partner...
. The term originated in African-American sexual slang and gained popularity through use in hip-hop, notably the 2001 single "Chickenhead
Chickenhead (song)
Chickenhead is a 2001 single by rapper Project Pat featuring La' Chat, DJ Paul and Juicy J of Three 6 Mafia. The song became a Dirty South anthem in 2001 and propelled the album Mista Don't Play: Everythangs Workin to become a gold record....
" by Project Pat
Project Pat
Patrick Houston, better known as Project Pat is an American rapper originating from Memphis, Tennessee. He is the older brother of Juicy J, co-founder of the Three 6 Mafia....
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The term "chickenhead" has been mentioned in the context of misogyny in hip hop culture
Misogyny in hip hop culture
Misogyny in hip hop culture refers to lyrics, videos or other aspects of hip hop culture that support, glorify, justify, or normalize the objectification, exploitation, or victimization of women. Misogyny in rap music instills and perpetuates negative stereotypes about women. It can range from...
. Ronald Weitzer and Charis Kubrin note that "A favorite rap term is "chickenhead," which reduces a woman to a bobbing head giving oral sex." Bakari Kitwana argues that many rappers refer to women, black women in particular, as "bitches, gold diggers, hos, hoodrats, chickenheads, pigeons, and so on." Johnnetta B. Cole argues that hip hop's tradition to refer to black women in such terms disrespects and vilifies them.