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CHONGAFIED

LA GOONY CHONGA ON WHAT CHONGA MEANS TO HER, RAPPING IN SPANISH AND “NO QUIERES LIO 2.

In Miami, chonga is more than just an aesthetic, it’s a way of life.

Chongas are young, working-class women, traditionally of Latin descent, who are sexually expressive and decorate their bodies with loud, flashy and often cheap clothing. Kasey Avalos, known to the world as La Goony Chonga, was introduced to the chonga lifestyle at an early age and before long, it became a large part of her identity. Today, she’s embraced being a chonga in full force and for Avalos, chonga goes deeper than a stage name or an in-your-face attitude. “Being chonga keeps me humble,” Avalos says. “It reminds me

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