Assertive "B"

“When I am assertive, I’m a b*tch. When a man is assertive, he’s a boss. He bossed up. No negative connotation behind ‘bossed up.’ But lots of negative connotation behind being a b*tch."

- Niki Minaj, MTV Pink Friday Special

Let's elaborate on this shall we?

When a woman is assertive she is not only called the "b" word but is also called many other things with negative connotations to it. There are so many interpretations of how a woman should carry herself but tons of smirks, words spoken under breath and dirty looks when a woman tries to stand up for herself and tries to get the respect that she deserves. We all know that respect is earned but at the same time, you will continue to be treated the way you allow people to treat you.


Know the difference between a woman being assertive because she wants more for herself and knows what she deserves versus a girl impersonating a grown woman, running around acting like she has credentials but has no evidence to support her timeline. I've said it before, a man that is all "bossed up" is a hustler because he reaps the rewards of the game by being assertive and by calling shots. Call a woman a "b" or a diva when she is being assertive but really, she is also a hustler in her own respect. That woman too is also "bossed up" because she sees opportunities and does not need any man to coach her. She takes it upon herself to observe, to work hard and to innovate the traditions of the sport, all to be considered as one of the best within the same playing field and all to beat even the best OGs in the game.

..."All my ladies get it up. I see you, I do the same. Take it to another level. No passengers on my plane"...