I’ll start by assuming you know who Sophia Grace and Rosie are (and if you don’t, watch the two tutu-clad, pint-sized “Super Bass” rappers in the above video). At first, I thought they were adorable. Those rosy cheeks, ballerina tutus, and regal tiaras were too cute to handle. Rosie’s dancing was simply precious and Sophia Grace’s high-pitched rapping was the most endearing sound on the web.
But now I’m completely sick of them. For some reason, Ellen Degeneres (whose show I love, don’t get me wrong) is obsessed with the two British girls. They’ve been on her show again and again since their October debut, doing everything from hosting tea with Taylor Swift and Hugh Grant to singing with Nicki Minaj. They’ve hit the red carpet at not just the American Music Awards, but also the Grammys. Sophia Grace and Rosie also debuted an original song on the Ellen Show in February.
While their tutus are still cute, something about their unprecedented rise to fame bothers me. Sophia Grace is eight and Rosie is only five, yet their entire career is founded upon a cover of Nicki Minaj’s “Super Bass.” No kid their age should be listening to Minaj. Period. There’s no debate about it. Her lyrics are vulgar and demeaning, and elementary-aged children aren’t mature enough to discern pop culture from reality. In addition to Super Bass, they’ve also sung Minaj’s “Moment 4 life” and “Starships,” and recently the two girls branched out with dirty pop song, “Domino” by Jessie J (if that song isn’t explicit about it’s sexual message, I don’t know what song is).
What does it say about our culture that little girls rapping explicit lyrics is considered to be endearing? And where are these girls’ parents? Sophia Grace and Rosie are talented, but they need to be performing age-appropriate material. If that ever starts to happen, then maybe I can be a fan again.
23 comments
Esther says:
May 2, 2012
Those kids are going to be so messed up when they’re older!
Mitch Mitchell says:
May 22, 2012
I don’t have a problem with the girls or their fame. I’m happy for them, they seem happy, so no problems. I do have a problem with their choice of favorite song and the parents should be ashamed of themselves.
Linda G says:
May 31, 2012
I agree with the writer; it seems every time I turn Ellen on they are there, the high pitched squeal of Rosie which was once cute is now grating when I hear it. As for the songs, SMH, I see the parents sitting in the audience with so much pride, maybe they don’t know the lyrics or maybe they are just plain old seduced by fame and have thrown their cautions to the wind where these little tykes are concerned.
Dianne says:
May 31, 2012
I’m sick of them too. Whenever they’re on Ellen I switch to the Nate Berkus show. When they grow out of their cuteness they’ll be forgotten.
Mel says:
Jul 9, 2012
May I just say… exactly. They are super gorgeous but it might not be entirely wrong if their parents did take a closer look at their music choices and what they are taking away from those lyrics at the end of the day..
Anonymous says:
Jul 13, 2012
i’m sick of them also they must need a time filler on te ellen show unless ellen is their manager
Anonymous says:
Jul 18, 2012
i love them so much but sophia is kind of getting on my nervers
Anonymous says:
Sep 14, 2012
It’s okay. Eventually they’ll turn to drugs or alcohol. Just like every other child star.
Kate Brock says:
Nov 15, 2012
I think it’s amusing how you are all so quick to turn on them. They’re kids having fun. If you don’t like it, don’t watch them. The old “I’m worried about their future” thing is ridiculous. How worried are you about all the poor children the world over, dying in wars, starving, etc.? As for the songs, do you think they wouldn’t listen to that type of music if they weren’t famous? Um, in case you forgot, that’s how they got famous in the first place. As for their future, they have to take their chances just like anyone else. All kinds of people end up drug addicted or whatever, not just Hollywood stars. What is it about yourselves that makes you hate them so much?
g300d says:
Dec 24, 2012
I love children. I love talented children. It’s obvious that one of these children does have a smitchin of talent (though it seems that even that child’s talent has it’s boring moments)
However, at the end of the day, the duo will fade away and a new act will take their place. Hopefully, Sophia Grace will be able to forgive her parents for their lack of judgement when she is a troubled teenager trying to cope with her 15 mins of fame. Lets hope she at least get a fully paid college education out of this crap.
barbara says:
Feb 4, 2013
I agree with all of these posts. It kinda of disgusting seeing their parents in the audience seeming so proud. Proud of them “singing” nasty minaj lyrics? These kids are really cute but have no real talent, especially Rosie, who barely seems to know what is going on. But she IS only 5 . Also, funny how Sophia is getting braces. Nothing wrong or abnormal about that….although they ARE from England…..they dont care as much about straight teeth as we do here, but I digress….makes you wonder if the parents saw a possible career for her and thought her having less “wonky” teeth would help. All of Ellen’s gushing to them tbout their so-called talent is only going to make things worse for them when their 15 mins are over.
Anonymous says:
Feb 5, 2013
Bet your a fan of that nasty family of Honey BooBoo’s…Now that a disgusting family.
Layla says:
Feb 8, 2013
Well I think there nice and I do agree they are still little for those kind of songs
Layla Byle says:
Feb 8, 2013
I also feel sick of them and I don’t think it’s their problem it’s their parents! They are still little. they don’t know that those songs are inapropeat for their age their parent are controlling them their parents should tell them that these songs are INAPROPEAT!!! I HAVE Children and they are 12 and14 THEY KNOW the people LIKE Nicki Minaj AND they KNOW that her or some other songs are INAPROPEAT!!!!
Fiona Byle says:
Feb 8, 2013
I don’t think it is a good idea to JUDG OTHER People!!! It’s their PROBLEM NOT YOURS if you don’t want to watch Ellen anymore then that IS TOOO BAD!! Ooh and this is what I KNOW!!!
Ruby says:
Feb 18, 2013
Totally agree but check out this video http://youtu.be/xvUyq1Qk6wc
A says:
Mar 8, 2013
These girls need to go back to their country and go to school before society completely ruins them. THEY ARE FAMOUS FOR NO REASON. A lot of kids sit at home rapping songs they hear literally over and over and over and over. Why the fuck are these kids so special? Why are they on the red carpet at all? People nowadays disgust me at how easy they are entertained. This is a quiet little girl and an arrogant other. Take them back to where they came from and move on. This shit is pathetic.
andrea says:
Mar 16, 2013
I think they are absolutely adorable,I have 2 girls those ages myself and they are also allowed to listen to that music! People need to stop judging these 2 two and stop being jealous!!
Joanne says:
May 7, 2013
Overdone absolutely. Yes it’s their parents fault and they should know better. Obviously the monetary gain is more important than letting your children get on with having normal well rounded lives. Not to be mean, but there are people doing more important things with their lives that could go on the show and get the recognition they deserve. Not 2 little girls that are just doing what all little girls do.
Miranda says:
May 16, 2013
I’m glad I’m not the only one that cringes when I know they’ll be on the Ellen show that day. I then turn to TV Land and watch ‘I love Lucy’ until Ellen has another guest. Rosie is not as annoying as Sofia. I really hate the way she dominates the entire conversation and doesn’t let poor Rosie say much more than 2 words. By the way, when they’re side by side, Rosie is a superior dancer and Sofia really can’t sing. Can we give the really talented kids out there a chance to show their real talents??
Nonya says:
May 18, 2013
Ugh their annoying not blonde tho
Kiana says:
May 28, 2013
You know people u guys say mean things about them u dont even know them! It is their choice of music they want to sing! If u were like them would u like looking at hatetred posts or notes! You wouldnt would u So Stop Being Mean! Good job girls! Ignore mean people!
Anonymous says:
Jun 8, 2013
why the hell are these girls famous for singing songs that they didn’t even write. There are more talented kids in world that deserve what these two girls are getting. Like their this special for singing.