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Dec 20, 2018 · Mainstream hip-hop is still limiting the space for female rappers, a playing field that’s been uneven since the genre’s birth in the ‘70s. Over the decades, we saw more women enter the realm ...
- Bianca Gracie
- Travis Scott. 16,145 votes. Known for his atmospheric, psychedelic production style and autotuned vocals, this Houston-born rapper captivated fans in 2018 with a chart-topping album that explored themes of fatherhood and fame.
- Juice WRLD. 13,953 votes. This Chicago native burst onto the scene in 2018 with his emotive blend of rap and singing, tackling themes of heartbreak, mental health, and drug use.
- Kendrick Lamar. 21,530 votes. Already an acclaimed lyricist and storyteller, this Compton rapper further cemented his legacy in 2018 by curating and contributing to a groundbreaking movie soundtrack that blended African influences with modern hip-hop sounds.
- J. Cole. 18,960 votes. Consistently praised for his conscious lyricism and introspective storytelling, this North Carolina emcee tackled addiction, depression, and societal issues on his fifth studio album released in 2018.
- Jeanette Leech
- Missy Elliott (1971- present) The innovation of Missy Elliott is undeniable and – even more remarkably – has been sustained over 25 years and counting.
- Roxanne Shante (1970- present) Listening to Roxanne Shante is to experience a kind of blinding fury and primal scream. Her perfect words fly like daggers, and no one is safe from her whirligig wrath – other male rappers, other female rappers, idiot guys on the street, idiot girls on the street… on it goes.
- MC Lyte (1970- present) In April 2022, MC Lyte organised and helmed I Am Woman: A Celebration Of Women In Hip Hop at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC.
- Little Simz (1994- present) “People think I’m rude, or antisocial, or awkward, because I’m not chatty,” Little Simz has said. Sometimes she might be an introvert.
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- Iggy Azalea. Date of Birth: June 7, 1990. Age: 33 Years Old. Labels: Bad Dreams, Empire, Island, Virgin EMI, Def Jam, Grand Hustle, Mercury. Number of Albums: 3.
- Kreayshawn. Date of Birth: September 24, 1989. Age: 34 Years Old. Labels: Columbia, Kreative Kittys, Smile, Rip. Number of Albums: 1 studio album. Kreayshawn, whose real name is Natassia Gail Zolot, was born on September 24, 1989.
- K. Flay. Date of Birth: June 30, 1985. Age: 38 Years Old. Labels: BMG, Bummer Picnic, Interscope Records, Night Street, RCA, Humming Records. Number of Albums: 5 studio albums.
- Kellee Maize. Date of Birth: January 18, 1980. Age: 44 Years Old. Label(s): Nakturnal. Number of Albums: 6 studio albums. Kellee Maize was born on January 18, 1980, which makes her 43 years old as of 2023.
Dec 14, 2018 · Kelela, ‘Take Me a_Part, The Remixes’. On Sept. 12, alt-R&B songstress Kelela released “LMK (What’s Really Good)” featuring a powerhouse lineup of Princess Nokia— A Girl Cried Red made ...
Mar 31, 2014 · In celebration of women’s history month, we’re spotlighting 31 of the greatest female rappers of all time over a 31-day series, kicking off with an interview with MC Lyte. Come back each day ...
May 1, 2024 · With Cardi B winning the Grammy for Best Rap Album, female rappers continue to dominate hip hop. Here are the best female rappers of 2019, ranked by fans everywhere. Only including artists releasing the best new rap hits , this list of current female rap artists features young, new artists breaking out of the underground, like Doja Cat and ...
