She wrote and published confessions of a video vixen, a tellall book that exposed high profile rappers and the misogynistic nature of rap music and video. Entrepreneur and longtime partner everette taylor is the childs father, she revealed. Beyonces lemonade album has inspired former music video model karrine steffansfamous for writing the groupie holy grail tellall confessions of a video vixen in 2005to reflect on her. One lesson i have learned about stories is that there. Her account of being disrespected on the set and passed around from rapper to rapper read more. For if just half of the allegations contained in this spellbinding confession are true. Confessions of a video vixen, the vixen diaries, the vixen manual, satisfaction, how to make love to a martian, and decor and the single girl. Confessions of a video vixen kindle edition by steffans.
Apr, 2015 during the indepth conversation, steffans also reveals that the wildly popular book actually only took 30 days to write because her publishers wanted to rush the book and get it into stores. Karrine steffans breaks down how she got superhead. Sep 26, 2007 in her memoir, confessions of a video vixen, the woman known as superhead wrote about the drugs and selfhatred that drove her into cheap romps with usher, diddy, vin diesel, shaquille oneal. Jun 28, 2005 when it comes to why karrine wrote confessions of a video vixen, i didnt believe that karrine woke up one day thought im going to go sleep with ja rule, usher, diddy, and others, so i can write a book about it. Karrine steffans is the author of confessions of a video vixen 3. Her words challenged the idea that women should not get to explore sexual scripts in the way that men do. Youve probably heard about confessions of a video vixen, part memoir, part name dropping tellall. Beautiful video stripper karrine steffans describes in riveting detail her rise to fame as the female star of videos in the late 90s, early 2000s. Listen to confessions of a video vixen by karen hunter. Karrine steffans, aka superhead, saw an opportunity to tell a story that was not being told. The book ought to be mandatory reading for any starryeyed, aspiring actress even thinking about heading to hollywood. Confessions of a video vixen karrine steffans paperback. Confessions of a video vixen by karrine steffans in doc, epub, rtf download ebook. Columbus shouldnt be surprised that karrine took this scandal public, as she wrote confessions of a video vixen in 2005.
A toppaid video dancer, karrine transitioned to film when acclaimed director f. In her new book, confessions of a video vixen, karrine steffans writes about a bizarre romantic interlude she claims she had with whitney houston s husband in 2002. Confessions of a video vixen, a book i defy anyone to put down, is, quite frankly, the most revealing groupie expose ive ever encountered. The book newly explores her personal journey, this time in a more toneddown. Jun 12, 2015 karrine steffans turned the music industry upside down ten years ago with her ny times best seller confessions of a video vixen. In the summer of 2005, karrine steffans, a hiphop video dancer and groupie nicknamed superhead, scandalized the rap world with confessions of. Exvideo model karrine steffans wrote an essay about her. Where young girls once aspired to be models and ballerinas, they now aspire to be hiphop video girls. What makes you think she knew how to write well enough for a book. Part tellall covering her sexual liaisons with music industry personalities and professional athletes, and part cautionary tale about the dangers of the otherwise romanticized hiphop music industry, it caused considerable controversy in some circles. A video vixen also referred to as a hip hop honey or video girl is a female model who appears in hiphoporiented music videos. The paperback of the confessions of a video vixen by karrine. Former video vixen karrine steffans on kissing and telling 10.
The vixen diaries confessions of a video vixen is a memoir written by karrine steffans which details the first 25 years of her life. When it comes to why karrine wrote confessions of a video vixen, i didnt believe that karrine woke up one day thought im going to go sleep with ja rule, usher, diddy, and others, so i can write a book about it. Karrine steffans booklist karrine steffans message board. There was one area of the book that really got my attention.
Former video vixen karrine steffans, who penned the book confessions of a video vixen that blew the doors off the previously unknown world of video models, announced she is pregnant in an interview with. She is also an author of the books like confessions of a video vixen, the vixen diaries, and the vixen manual. Steffans claims some of her other conquests include shaquille oneal, irv gotti, vin diesel, p. Part tellall covering her sexual liaisons with music industry personalities and professional athletes, and part cautionary tale about the dangers of the otherwise romanticized hiphop music industry, it caused. Karine steffens released a book titled confessions of a video vixen that caused a stir in the media.
Ten years ago karrine superhead steffans wrote her infamous memoir confessions of a video vixen naming names and dishing dirt on all the guys she messed with in the industry. Jul 24, 2009 karrine steffans, the woman who wrote confessions of a video vixen, called into the rod ryan radio show to plug her newest book but instead ignited a classic onair verbal throwdown with the. That compelling kissandtell memoir proved to be well worth its weight in gold as a cautionary tale for any nave. Autoplay when autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will automatically play next. The book eschewed the politics of respectability by sensationalizing karines experiences. The vixen diaries hardcover by karrine steffans click to order via amazon. Confessions of a video vixen ebook written by karrine steffans. Confessions of a video vixen is the widely anticipated memoir of karrine steffans, the once soughtafter sexy siren who appeared in the music videos of multiplatinum hiphop artists such as jayz, r. Karrine steffans author of confessions of a video vixen.
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Jun 27, 2016 when it comes to why karrine wrote confessions of a video vixen, i didnt believe that karrine woke up one day thought im going to go sleep with ja rule, usher, diddy, and others, so i can write a book about it. Superhead, wrote a book, confessions of a video vixen. More confessions of video vixen karrine steffans new. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read confessions of a video vixen. Confessions of a video vixen book summary and study guide. Gary gray picked her to costar in his film a man apart, starring vin diesel. After years of highlysexualized stories of her alleged escapades with top hip hop and rap artists where made popular in her book confessions of a video vixen, author and model karrine steffans is now saying that her tales of passions were fabricated. Confessions of a video vixen free pdf, doc, epub, rtf. Karrine steffans details why she wrote first tellall book.
Half informall, half cautionary story, this emotionally charged memoir from a former video vixen nicknamed superhead goes previous the glamour of film star to reveal the interior workings of the hiphop dancer businessfrom the bodily and emotional abuse thats rampant inside the business, and which marked her private lifeto the acute use of drugs, intercourse and bling. Karrine steffans, the woman who wrote confessions of a video vixen, called into the rod ryan radio show to plug her newest book but instead ignited a classic onair verbal throwdown with the. Confessions of a video vixen by karrine steffans books. Its author, karrine steffans, has made the rounds discussing her book, defending herself from the accusations that she only wrote it to get paid, and not, as she asserts, to caution young women who dream of being in show business. In her memoir, confessions of a video vixen, the woman known as superhead wrote about the drugs and selfhatred that drove her into cheap. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading confessions of a video vixen. One lesson i have learned about stories is that there always more to them and that is the case with this book. Karrine steffans quotes author of confessions of a video. The versatile figure karrine steffans is a popular actress, author, and a model.
Infamous video vixxen karen steffans aka superhead being interviewed on the tyra banks show about the book she wrote confessions of a. Makes you wonder why they didnt just get a ghost writer or at least hook her up with neil strauss. The new york times bestselling author of confessions of a video vixen is back to shock the world with more gossip, juice, and drama in her much anticipated sequel. Karrine steffansbiomarried, salary, net worth, husband, books. She was then enjoying her big screen debut as larenz tates wife in a man apart, an actionadventure flick starring vin diesel. Dec 21, 2018 autoplay when autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will automatically play next.
She has worked as an actress and as a video vixen, having appeared in more than 20 music videos, many by multiplatinumselling rap artists. Confessions of a video vixen is a memoir written by karrine steffans which details the first 25 years of her life. Many video vixens are aspiring actors, singers, dancers, or professional models. Sep 25, 2007 i read steffans first book, confessions of a video vixen, purely for the juicy gossip. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. Karrine steffans breaks down how she got superhead nickname. Video vixen is a true book, a book about a ladys life and her relations with other famous people. Confessions of a video vixen kindle edition by steffans, karrine. Part tellall, part cautionary tale, this emotionally. Karrine steffans details why she wrote first tellall book youtube.
In 2007 and 2008, steffans visited a number of college campuses to speak about her involvement in. Jul 31, 2015 in the summer of 2005, karrine steffans, a hiphop video dancer and groupie nicknamed superhead, scandalized the rap world with confessions of a video vixen, a memoir brimming with explicit. Former video vixen karrine steffans on kissing and telling. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Mar 17, 2019 with that symbolism came a critic of the hypersexualization and objectification of women. Aug 28, 2019 in 2005, steffans wrote confessions of a video vixen, a detailed series of stories about her single year as a video girl and the behavior she witnessed. In her book married rapper method man had been protected by the pseudonym papa until karrine outted him during. Confessions of a video vixen, ten years later, her latest memoir. Karrine steffans turned the music industry upside down ten years ago with her ny times best seller confessions of a video vixen. I original purchased this book confessions of a video vixen for my son jaison he wanted to read it, but i read it in one day interesting from the beginning to. It was when the main character yizette or also known as super head, at the age of he and her friend went to the mall. The confessions of a video vixen interview by kam williams.
She wrote the book confessions of a video vixen she was a video ho turned self righteous and she wrote about having sex with all of these rappers and celebrities for money. In 2005, former hip hop music video model karrine steffans authored the book confessions of a video vixen, in which she depicts the degradation of women in the world of hip hop. The video vixen image has become a staple and a nuanced form of sex work within popular music, especially within the genre of hiphop. When i first interviewed her a couple of years ago, karrine steffans was making the transition from hiphop ho to legitimate hollywood actress. In 2015, ten years after the release of her first book, steffans published vindicated. Part tellall, part cautionary tale, this emotionally charged memoir from a former video vixen nicknamed superhead goes beyond the glamour of celebrity to reveal. She was hesitant to write the book initially, as the idea seemed a little. Confessions of a video vixen by karrine steffans goodreads. She is best known for her works in various music videos and films. In her book married rapper method man had been protected by the pseudonym papa until karrine outted him during her book tour, which she now claims she was forced to do. When confessions of a video vixen was published a couple of years ago, karrine steffans wasnt at all hesitant about revealing the identities of the alist celebrities, many of whom were married, she had slept with while working in hollywood as a dancer in gangsta rap videos. Oct 17, 2006 confessions of a video vixen, a book i defy anyone to put down, is, quite frankly, the most revealing groupie expose ive ever encountered.
Sep 25, 2007 when confessions of a video vixen was published a couple of years ago, karrine steffans wasnt at all hesitant about revealing the identities of the a list celebrities, many of whom were married, she had slept with while working in hollywood as a dancer in gangsta rap videos. Confessions of a video vixen, ten years later, with a foreword by king magazine founder datwon thomas. With that symbolism came a critic of the hypersexualization and objectification of women. In 2005, steffans wrote confessions of a video vixen, a detailed series of stories about her single year as a video girl and the behavior she witnessed. The new york times best seller list for the second week of march 2006 positioned confessions of a video vixen at number eight, nine months after its debut. Buy a cheap copy of confessions of a video vixen book by karen hunter. Confessions of a video vixen is the widely anticipated memoir of karrine steffans, the oncesoughtafter sexy siren who appeared in the music videos of multiplatinum hip hop artists such as jayz, r. Nov 16, 2015 confessions of a video vixen by karrine steffans in doc, epub, rtf download e book. Sep 18, 20 infamous video vixxen karen steffans aka superhead being interviewed on the tyra banks show about the book she wrote confessions of a video vixen. Confessions of a video vixen by karrine steffans books on. Oct, 2009 confessions of a video vixen ebook written by karrine steffans. Nominated as one of americas bestloved novels by pbss the great american read. Many times,as youre confessing something to another person, you discover some new, valuable lesson about yourself.
Karrine steffans born august 24, 1978 is an american author, most notably of the vixen series of books. Nov 01, 2005 youve probably heard about confessions of a video vixen, part memoir, part name dropping tellall. The book s publisher describes it as part tellall, part cautionary tale. During the indepth conversation, steffans also reveals that the wildly popular book actually only took 30 days to write because her publishers. Confessions of a video vixen by karrine steffans, paperback. Part tellall, part cautionary tale, this emotionally charged memoir from a former video vixen nicknamed superhead goes beyond the glamour of celebrity to reveal the inner workings of the hiphop dancer industryfrom the physical and emotional abuse thats rampant in the industry, and which marked her own lifeto the excessive use of drugs, sex and bling. Karrine steffans sorry about outing method man as papa ten years ago karrine superhead steffans wrote her infamous memoir confessions of a video vixen naming names and dishing dirt on all the guys she messed with in the industry. Superhead says confessions of a video vixen is a lie. Karrine steffans audio books, best sellers, author bio. I read steffans first book, confessions of a video vixen, purely for the juicy gossip. More confessions of video vixen karrine steffans new york.
Superhead karrine steffans bestselling debut book, confessions of a video vixen, made her an overnight sensation and the queen of urban tellalls. Now shes back with a new book vindicated, and joined me. Confessions of a video vixen hardcover june 28, 2005. The gossip was indeed juicy, but i the cover of the vixen diaries features a grainy photo of a deadlooking karrine steffans throttling herself with a long phone cord.
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