Arts+Culture / My ObsessionTinkTough talk and dismissing clichés in the second of a video series on Chicago's female emceesShareLink copied ✔️November 6, 2013Arts+CultureMy ObsessionText Zing Tsjeng In the second of three video features on Chicago's female emcees, we meet take-no-prisoners rapper and singer Tink, who was first profiled by Brooklyn bass producer Brenmar for Dazed's April issue. In a scene saturated with up-and-comers, Tink qualifies as a double threat with her ability to switch between smooth R&B vocals and hard-talking drill bars. At 18, she's already released four mixtapes, including October's anthemic get-money ode Boss Up, and has collaborated with the likes of Future Brown and How to Dress Well. Here she talks about defying the stereotypes of a femcee: "Being a female rapper, we have more to prove. Female rappers have to be raunchy, exposing their bodies and whatnot. I wanna stay away from all that. I wanna be myself." Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.TrendingIlia Malinin breaks the ice – and his silenceHe does things on a skating rink that were once thought impossible. But the ‘Quad God’s’ setback at this year’s Winter Olympics brought new fire and energy to a skater seen by many as the greatest of all time Life & CultureArt & PhotographyVisceral photos that capture the unease of femininityArt & PhotographyDressing for a ball: Dazed serves football couture for summerBeautyThe hairy politics of on-screen pubesMusic‘Korn is the cement of my being’: Portraits of metal fans in Mexico CityArt & PhotographyThese intimate portraits examine India’s influencer cultureFilm & TV7 sex worker-approved films about sex workBeautyHoroscopes June 2026: Love deeply, take risks, and embarrass yourselfMusicIn pictures: London’s lost goes out with a bangEscape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy