10 Singers Who Used to Be Strippers. #music #cardib

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Flashing lights, red carpets, millions of followers, and glam are part and parcel of famous musicians in the modern world. Fans can’t wait for their next single or album to come out, teenagers look up to them for inspiration, and marketers are constantly looking for ways to feed from the musician’s fame. You might be tempted to think these celebrities were born with a silver spoon and have never had to do any “odd” jobs.

Number 10: Joseline Hernandez.

Better known for her role in the VH1 reality series Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta, Joseline Hernandez is a famous reality TV personality. She is also a rapper with about ten hip-hop singles released throughout her career. Born on November 3, 1986, Joseline boasts worldwide fame and is known as the Puerto Rican Princess because of her charming looks. However, there are some little-known interesting things about her that you probably didn’t know.

Number 9: Eve.

Known for her hit singles such as “Who Is That Girl” and “Let Me Blow Your Mind,” Eve is a rapper that has never shied away from telling things as they are. During her career, the formidable rapper and performer has attracted praise from her fans and criticism in equal measure, mainly because of her persona and relatively bold lyrics.

Number 8: Courtney Love.

Anyone who grew up in the ’90s has heard about Courtney Love… for right or wrong reasons. Courtney earned her success as a solo artist and the lead singer and guitarist of the seminal ’90s rock band Hole. Aside from being famously married to the late Kurt Cobain, Courtney was popular for releasing hits such as “Celebrity Skin,” “Malibu,” and “Awful.”

Number 7: Kat Stacks.

Born in Venezuela on November 2, 1989, Kat Stacks relocated to the United States when she was eight. She later grew into a sensational rapper and hip-hop musician. She is popular for producing single hits such as “Sg Lily,” “Ajax Stacks,” and “Yung Weev.” Apart from her music career and controversial lifestyle, Kat Stacks, too, tried her hand at exotic dancing.

In an interview conducted by 97.9 FM, Kat revealed that she was a stripper at 14 before she turned to teenage prostitution. She recounts that her childhood was traumatizing and did what she had to do to get by. The rapper has never been short of scandal and controversies.

Number 6: Trina.
Trina, whose real name is Katrina Laverne Taylor, is an American singer and rapper born and raised in Miami. Surprisingly, Trina never wanted anything to do with music. After high school, she was committed to furthering her studies and pursuing a career in real estate. However, when she one day accompanied her friends to shoot a music video for Luke’s “Scarred,” Trick Daddy, another musician featured in the song, noticed her and asked if she wanted to start her singing career. Even though she initially declined, Trina later agreed, and the rest is history.

Number 5: Amber Rose.
Born on October 21, 1983, in Philadelphia, PA, Amber Rose is a popular musician and socialite. Wait for it… and a former exotic dancer! She is also known for her relationship with musician Kanye West and was briefly married to Wiz Khalifa. Her top tracks include “Stain,” “In Time,” “Loaded,” and “GYHO.”

Number 4: Azealia Banks.

Azealia Banks is an American rapper, singer, actress, and writer. She was born and raised in Harlem and began her music career on Myspace in 2008. She was later signed to XL Recordings when she was just 18 years. However, her breakthrough came in 2011 when her debut single, “212,” broke the internet and entered several international charts.

Number 3:
Amanda Palmer

She identifies as a feminist, songwriter, pianist, ukulele enthusiast, and singer. Amanda is famous for releasing songs such as “The Bed Song,” “Coin-Operated Boy,” and “Voicemail for Jill.” However, did you know the now outspoken, established songwriter did some odd jobs, including being a stripper, before she became who she is?

Number 2: Lady Gaga.

Remember “Bad Romance,” “Poker Face,” and “Born This Way”? Of course, you do; who doesn’t? Lady gaga used to and still does turn heads wherever she goes. Sold out stadiums, record-breaking music videos, and money flowing in her bank accounts—what more could she ask for? Given her free-soul nature, very few people would be surprised to learn that Lady Gaga was once a stripper.

Number 1: Cardi B

A random internet search on Cardi B will give endless results about her career. She is always hitting the headlines for some reason and is definitely having the time of her life. The “Bodak Yellow” hitmaker doesn’t make it a secret that she was a stripper before she changed her career goals to become the heavyweight musician she is.