Rapper Waka Flocka Poses Nude for PETA

It's not unusual for celebrities to pose nude for the animal-loving organization, PETA. Stars such as Pamela Anderson, Eva Mendes and Paris Hilton are just a few who have posed in their birthday suits to show support against animal cruelty issues, such as killing animals for fur.

This action, which is more common amongst actors and singers, was recently supported by an unlikely candidate. Up-and-coming hip-hop artist, Waka Flocka Flame, recently posed nude for PETA's ‘Ink, Not Mink' campaign.

Flame, who is known for his hits, "No Hands," "O Let's Do It" and "Hard In da Paint," is known as a tough guy throughout the hip-hop community and has been in the news for violent occurrences. Recently, an unknown assailant shot at Flame's tour bus.

Flame's support against animal cruelty may cause conflicting views, as his songs often advocate drug dealing and street violence. His PETA ad contradicts his promotion of illegal activity in the hip-hop community.

Marquis Goodwin, a freshman journalism major, is one who thinks this is contradictory.

"Waka's raps influence people about killing, but he's worried about dogs," said Goodwin.

Flame, who posed in the campaign wearing only a large chain, may lose street credibility due to this uncharacterized move in a music community that is not too big on diversity.

Goodwin thinks that since the hip-hop community is homophobic, Flame may lose a little bit of street credibility because he posed nude.

Jazz Lewis, a senior government and politics major, thinks that Flame won't lose any street credibility at all.

"I don't think people will care. They're just going to laugh," said Lewis.

Lewis also believes that while people may just laugh at the ad, PETA made a good attempt at using someone like Flame to spread awareness.

"I think it's a good attempt to bring awareness to animal justice but using Waka Flocka first off and secondly having Waka Flocka naked in the ad makes it a whole joke. You can't take it seriously," said Lewis.