Coi Leray Addresses Body Shaming Comments

Coi Leray wants to know why her body is always the topic of conversation on Twitter

There has been a problem with women’s bodies being a topic of conversation in many communities, specifically the music industry. Women in the past have struggled with audience perception and comments on their bodies and the marginalization they face. At the BET Awards earlier this week, Coi Leray attended wearing a bikini top and baggy pants in her typical fashion.

Coi Leray at the BET Awards 2021

“Is there a certain way I’m supposed to look? Help me understand”

People were quick to make comments on her body and compare it to men of similar shape, thus degrading her and making her body a talking point. Coi sent multiple tweets, one saying, “In the Bible is it a sin to be thin? I don’t understand” in response to these comments. The 2021 XXL Freshman rapper has confidence in herself and does not seem overly phased by the comments she received.

I hope all yall mothers got beach bodies 😴

— Coi (@coi_leray) June 28, 2021

The commentary on women’s bodies is not new, especially in the hip-hop community. However, musicians like Coi Leray, Billie Eilish, Lizzo, and Cardi B are making moves to set new standards. This will hopefully put an end to the unrealistic standards the music industry has for women in 2021. We love to see empowered women taking over the industry and changing stigmas!

For more on Coi Leray, check out The 2021 XXL Freshman List Is Here! 

Written by Hannah Botnick | IG @hcbotnick | Twitter @hbbotnick