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  1. 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 ...

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    • 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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  3. Mar 31, 2014 · “After I met her, right on the spot I decided, ‘She’s the one right there. Let’s make it happen.’ She said, ‘I love the opportunity but before I can say yes, I would like for you to ...

  4. Mar 26, 2024 · 2017: Making Money Moves. The vibe shift came in 2017. Whereas only four female rappers notched 500K+ pageviews in 2016— Young M.A led the way with 4.8M, besting Nicki on the strength of her Top ...

    • Missy Elliot. Albums: "Supa Dupa Fly," "Under Construction," "Miss E... So Addictive" Iconic Songs: "Work It" Achievements: Multiple Grammy Awards, MTV Video Music Awards, and a pioneering music video director.
    • Nicki Minaj. It’s safe to say that Nicki Minaj’s reign won’t be letting up anytime soon. The Queen of rap, who has been dominating the charts for over a decade, recently let her Barbz and haters know that she has an album on the way.
    • Lauryn Hill. Sometimes an album is so powerful, so impactful—and so strongly received that it secures an artist’s place in hip-hop history—that said artist only needs to make one.
    • Lil Kim. Lil' Kim, known for her bold and unapologetic style, has been a significant influence in the rap industry. Her lyrical prowess combined with her unique fashion sense has made her an icon.
  5. 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 ...

  6. Dec 13, 2023 · And she is also praised for her work in movies and TV. 2. Nicki Minaj. Dubbed the ‘Queen of Rap’, Nicki Minaj is hands down one of the most famous female rappers in the world right now. She started out by releasing mixtapes in the 2000s, and eventually became one of the best-selling rap artists in the industry.