No one stays on the throne forever but it seems now more than ever, women have increased competition between one another in the workplace. Nicki Minaj stated on Chelsea Lately that women who are assertive get ridiculed by men as a result of their “bossy” behavior. But has “bossy” behavior gone too far? The days of working for the purpose of doing a great job have been replaced with the need to prove deserved respect. Lil Kim on New Years Eve bashed Nicki Minaj stating “we can ride together but you aint takin nothing from me”. The question however is, why are women competing in an area they fought so hard to gain access to. If anything, we should all lend a helping hand to our female counterparts, uplifting each other toward success. Without Kim there would be no Nicki and without Nicki, Kim would fade to black. Many times we fail to realize how joining with our competitors could potentially aid in our efforts significantly. Who can forget 2 of the greatest icons in hip hop, Biggie Smalls and Tupac Shakur both slain in the heat of a rivalry, oblivious to the potential they could have together. Years later Eminem saw the potential and created a collaboration entitled “Runnin”. Even today it is considered one of the greatest collaborations of all time and a must have for Biggie and Tupac fans. Unfortunately, neither rapper had the chance to experience longevity and success together as a result of their unwarranted competition. Surprisingly, Lil Kim knows all too well the consequences of such behavior yet continues to engage in it. Collaboration with Lil Kim and Nicki Minaj would catapult both of their careers however blindsided by the title of #1 female rapper, neither can see past their own egos. Often times we, as young adults, feel the need to prove ourselves but fail to see the power in collaboration and cooperation. Drama sells, this is a proven fact, but drama also derails us off our intended track. I encourage you to learn from those you compete with! Search for inspiration from peers and coworkers, ultimately realizing that you don’t have it all figured out but at least you can cover more ground if you work together.
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