Baddest Bitches Series: Arianna Puello

Baddest Bitches Series: M.I.A.

I know I've told you this a million times, but I'm gonna say it again. I had M.I.A.'s first CD years and years ago. Back then, everyone would get in my car and say her music made their ears hurt (ehhh hemmm ex-boyfriend). I would reply, just wait - this is some NEXT shit!, despite the nay-sayers arguments otherwise. The fact that I worshiped her then as well as now relieves me from any condemnations of hipsterdem, so don't even try it.

Anyway, M.I.A. is dope. Who else wears a polka-dot maternity bikini dress while performing ON HER DUE DATE? I love you, I love you, I love you.



And while we're on the subject of my favorite grrrl singers who have inspired recent jay-z songs, I would also like to point your attention to Santogold. Yes, her songs have been featured in car commercials, 90210, and Gossip Girl. In fact, I have a half-written blog post on this topic from months ago. But no matter. She is also dope and no amount of commercialization can erase this. And again, since I liked her before all of those selloutish moves, I am exempt from your accusations.

Now, if we can only get an M.I.A. + Santogold + Frenchie collabo, we will really be making music history! Yeehaaaw.

Baddest Bitches Bureau: Beyonce

Whatever, I don't care what you think. She's a living legend. Just fast forward this video to 0:51 seconds and I dare you to suggest otherwise.

Baddest Bitches Series: WWSNPD?

In all major life decisions, I only have to ask myself one question: WWSNPD - What Would Salt N Pepa Do? Whatever the situation, this song guides me above the conflict to a place of moral clarity.

Thanks, Salt. Thanks, Pep. Thanks, Spin. You will never know all the ways you have touched my life.

Baddest Bitches Bureau Chief: Tina Fey

Long before the genius Sara Palin impersonations, Tina Fey became my role model and hero. In this clip she showcases every modern woman's dilemma: food vs. men. Well done T!



Nerdy women will inherit the earth

Baddest Bitches Series: Penny

Of course we all love that cooky Gadget. But it's pretty clear who is the brain of that crime-fighting operation. That is, besides the dog whose name is, well..Brain.

Baddest Bitches Series: Erykah Badu

Butt naked with glitter and a beeper

Baddest Bitches Series: Kudos to Sharon Stone

Moral of the story, ladies: keep the ace, kick the lester diamond to the curb