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Trans hip-hop artist Chae Buttuh talks sex, the male-dominated industry, and reclaiming the hoe trope | AFROPUNK

By Lighting Pill, AFROPUNK Contributor Sometimes, the best feminist art is the one that winds up confronting the males hunger to both destroy and embrace femininity on a shallow level. For every songs about a man fucking your bitch, there are one or two songs from women talking about how his sex game was desperate …

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21 Questions with Chae Buttuh

Red Gate gets to know “Glam Trap” inventor and “Ho Fi” musician Chae Buttuh. Pictures by Orchid.

Which fictional character[s] do you relate to the most?

“Usually I’m more Toni Child’s, but lately these past few years I’ve been very much Lynn. I’m like a Toni Child’s Sun, Lynn Rising, and Mya Moon. Lol if you don’t know who these characters are watch Girlfriends.”

When people listen to your music, how do you want them to feel?

“I want people to feel as empowered and sexy as I feel, if not more.”

Do you believe in aliens?

“I’m an alien, so yes.”

Who are the most iconic rappers or singers?

“Most iconic rapper, Lil Kim of course. Most iconic singer is Sade.”

Are pugs cute?

“Pugs are cute lol but have you seen a Schnauzer.”

[note: we googled Schnauzers, it’s the smaller dog from “Lady and the Tramp". It looks like your favorite, coolest uncle in dog form. Cute!]

What are your favorite snacks?

"Happy Meals from any fast food, and popcorn.”

What’s your sun sign? [If Aries, please skip this question, sorry!]

“Leo power.”

What’s a hobby or talent that few people know you have?

“I can draw.”

Is sexting fun, corny, or a little bit of both?

“Sexting is only fun if you’re both horny, other than that it’s whack lol”

What things do you never leave the house without?

“never leave the house without mace, chapstick, and brush”

Who was your first celeb crush?

“I had a big crush on Romeo, he still fine.”

Favorite scents?

“Right now my favorite scent is Baby Doll by YSL.”

Kids? In general.

“I want one or two, when I’m like 40 or something like that.”

If you were a superhero, what powers would you have?

"think Poison Ivey, extreme seduction..hypnotic kisses.”

How did you choose your rap name?

“I got my rap name from the fact that I love Shea butter. I actually used to make scented and whipped shea butter in 2011, way before the hype. Shea butter is smooth, and healing...like me.”

Copper, Silver, Gold or Platinum?

“All of ‘em.”

What’s your catchphrase?

“Lol if I had one it would be “ooo nooo” or “cute”. Everyone who knows me would say I’m always saying those two, at first they make fun of it, then months later they’re saying it too lol.”

What are the tallest pair of heels you own?

“6 inch.”

Did you ever have a myspace? What was it like?

“Omg my first MySpace page was a pink Playboy bunny background with Milkshake playing as my page music, my acct tag was “rainbeauhoe” lololol sooooo baby lgbt. I was in the 8th grade.”

Where were you at when you heard “How Many Licks” by Lil Kim for the first time?

“The first time I heard Lil Kim how many licks was on my friends desktop in ‘99, we had to sneak to listen to Notorious KIM. I remember the volume being so low we had to put our ears to the speaker, but that’s how hot and important it was lol we had to hear it.”

What is love?

“Love is necessary drama. Who ever or whatever you love is necessary for life, to be happy, but when you’re in love, the drama unfolds. You find out things about yourself and what you love that you may not have wanted to know or needed to know. Love is dangerous but also safe.”

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