Not to shame sex workers or Usher, but this song is just stupid.
Girl, I do mind. If stripping is so empowering, then name a stripper. Show me where they have the chance to wield power over anything but a penis.
Even when it comes to all those bills, strippers aren’t really rolling in the dough. Stripper salary comparisons are hard to find, but estimated annual earning range from $25,000 to $120,000, with most falling at the low end of the scale. Income from stripping also doesn’t take into account the emotional and physical toll of the job. Usher, do you really want your girl grinding on old guys for a $20 bill? You should mind.
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thanks
Yet, even so… he apparently doesn’t mind. I guess he doesn’t think the same way as you (or even I) do.