Historically, "B-girls" (short for bar girls) were women employed by bars to entice male patrons into buying expensive drinks. This subject is frequently covered in historical true crime or urban history papers.

: A resource from the Kennedy Center that provides cultural context on the technical skills and competitive "battles" involving both b-boys and b-girls. 2. Historical "Bar Girls" (B-girls)

: A historical regulatory document from the Wisconsin State Legislature illustrating the legal classifications and prohibitions surrounding young women's employment in entertainment and hospitality. Hip-Hop: A Culture of Vision and Voice - The Kennedy Center