Raunch aesthetics

Raunch aesthetics is a term in feminist theory which describes the ways in which women in hip hop express their sexuality through the performance of lyrics, choreography, and staging. These aesthetics are performed by artists such as Lil’ Kim, Rihanna, Beyoncé, Cardi B, Ciara, Nicki Minaj, Megan Thee Stallion, Sexyy Red, and Miley Cyrus with the intention to embrace and take control over their own bodies and sexual identities through verbal and physical expression.