A year later, DreamDoll would show growth with the sequel to her first mixtape, Life in Plastic 2. The project received good reviews from rap critics and featured a verse with her idol, Lil’ Kim.
“That was special because my mom is a Lil’ Kim fanatic,” DreamDoll said. “I’ll never forget the day that I met Lil’ Kim. I was in LA at an event hosted by Paris Hilton. I wanted to cry. She was so nice and sweet. Anytime Lil’ Kim would have an event, she would invite me, whether it was in New York, LA or Atlanta. … On the first day we met, she gave me a shout-out on the microphone while at the Paris Hilton event. I wasn’t expecting that. I asked her to do a song with me, and she sent the song back. This is a female legend. I was stunned and excited when she sent me the song back.”
With the Life in Plastic series, DreamDoll raises awareness about cosmetic surgery and offers advice for women who are considering procedures.
“My doctor and I have helped women with botched plastic surgery jobs. We let people send in their stories and figure out how to help,” said DreamDoll, who has been open about going under the knife. “It’s so cheap to get plastic surgery done illegally. I see so many horror stories of things that are happening to women, and it’s fairly expensive to fix it. The removal surgeries can range anywhere between $15,000 to $50,000. There are some women who are paralyzed, their skin is discolored and their body will never be the same. It can really ruin your life.
“With my platform, I can help give advice. I was in a situation where I was in pain every day. I was hating my body. I was uncomfortable. Luckily, I was able to find a good doctor. If there is any way that I can help, I will.”
DreamDoll’s appearance often sparks dialogue on social media. Specifically, her wig game is considered by many to be one of the best in the business — onstage and offstage.
“Listen, when women wear different wigs around their man, they’re a different woman each time,” said DreamDoll, who credits her hairstylist, Arrogant Tae, for his creativity. “You come through with a new wig that has red, he might think you’re Charli Baltimore. If you come through with the short black cut, he might think you’re Halle [Berry]. We’re going to bring out our best wigs for the best moments. When I have my wigs on, I’m in character.”
DreamDoll recently released her new single and video, “Ah Ah Ah,” which features Brooklyn, New York, rapper Fivio Foreign. In a male-dominated industry, she is holding her own and proving that she can be sexy while also rapping alongside legends like Lil’ Kim and Jadakiss. Her advice to women would be to stay focused on their business.
“You have to have tough skin,” DreamDoll explained. “I’ve gotten turned down so many times. I’ve had people ask me for sex in exchange for their verses. I’ve had producers ask me to send nude photos for beats. I like to keep it business. If we do a record together, the team does it. My management and lawyers get the paperwork together first.
“Women have to work so much harder. I can outrap dudes on tracks, but overall you just got to be driven and just work harder and have a great team. Before times get good, you’re going to go through a lot. I don’t have a cheat code. My parents aren’t rich or in the entertainment business. My dad’s in prison, and my mom is a hard-working mother of five. I’m trying to provide for my family by any means.”
Story by A.R. Shaw
Photographer: Collette Bonaparte
Makeup: Marisol Solis
Hair: Arrogant Tae
Wardrobe: Demi Dorsey
