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Jun 5, 2024 · Billboard compiles its first-ever Hottest Female Rappers List based on quality of records, chart success, buzz within the culture, notable business endeavors and partnerships, and touring...
- Carl Lamarre
- Megan Thee Stallion
- Cardi B
- Mulatto
- Flo Milli
- Chika
- Rapsody
- Tierra Whack
- Armani Caesar
- Noname
- Sa-Roc
Simply put, Megan Thee Stallion made 2020 her bitch. The statuesque Houston native catapulted to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 with the “Savage (Remix)” featuring Beyoncé in April, won numerous 2020 BET Awards (including Female Rapper of The Year) in June, signed a lucrative contract with cosmetic giant Revlon in August, dropped her Roc Nation d...
Love her or hate her, Cardi B has fully made the transition from a loud, outspoken Love & Hip Hop: New York personality to bona fide rap pop star. And while she didn’t release an album this year, the fiery Bronx native did unleash perhaps one of the most talked about rap videos in recent memory — the one and only “WAP.” With its overtly crass meani...
Mulatto jumpstarted her career in 2016 when she won the first season of Jermaine Dupri’s rap competition show The Rap Game. Although the Atlanta native opted not to move forward with So So Def, she eventually found a home at RCA Records earlier this year, not long after her single “Bitch From Da Souf” started making waves. The song peaked No. 95 on...
Flo Milli’s name has been popping up more and more these days. The Alabama native soared to notoriety in 2019 when her singles “Beef FloMix” and “In The Party” went viral on TikTok and hit No. 2 on Spotify’s Viral 50 in April 2019. After securing a deal with RCA Records, she dropped her major label debut Ho, Why Is You Here?in July and landed a BET...
Flo Milli’s fellow Alabama native Chika has gone from viral Instagram rapper to Warner Music Group signee in less than two years. After releasing her major label debut Industry Gamesin March, she wasn’t able to tour in support of the EP due to the raging COVID-19 pandemic but still found other ways to shine. Not only did she make her acting debut i...
When it comes to top tier lyricists, Rapsody is always the cream that rises to the top. The Snow Hill, North Carolina-bred MC delivered her potent, highly intoxicating masterpieceEVEin 2019 and firmly established her place in the game, only to return with even more heat in 2020. After opening up the 2020 BET Awards alongside Public Enemy, Nas, YG, ...
Tierra Whack made a splash in 2018 when she released the highly innovative album Whack World on Instagram, a 15-track burst of imagination comprised of one-minute songs custom fit for the social media giant. While she’s remained somewhat quiet since, Whack resurfaced in Novemberwith two new singles — “Peppers and Onions” and “feel good” — which she...
As Griselda Records’ sole female artist, Armani Caesar has some big shoes to fill. But judging by her tenacity and fierceness on the mic, the Buffalo native is up for the challenge. After signing with the imprint in March, she dropped her first single “Simply Done” featuring Benny The Butcher and DJ Premier in August, putting her sharped-tongued rh...
Noname is still kind of bubbling under the surface, but she flexed on J. Colein June with “Song 33,” proving she has the skills and confidence to go up against the best of them. Two days after Cole appeared to target the Chicago rapper/activist with the polarizing single “Snow On Tha Bluff,” she wasted no time responding with the Madlib-produced tr...
Sa-Roc is the epitome of class and poise — but when she gets on the mic, she’ll rip anyone to shreds. As she explained in an interview with HipHopDX,people often mistake her for a singer and are blown away once she starts rhyming. The Roots’ Black Thought witnessed that first hand when he pulled her onstage at 2011’s A3C Festival and watched her ki...
- Megan Thee Stallion. There's no denying that Megan Thee Stallion is one of the biggest female rappers in the world right now and one of the most popular in the Hip Hop game as a whole.
- Doja Cat. Another female rapper who has enjoyed a huge rise in popularity recently, helped by her song 'Say So' which went viral on TikTok, Doja Cat is a very special talent.
- Young M.A. Hailing from New York, Young M.A's album 'Herstory In The Making' made waves when it dropped in 2019 and the talented spitter is one of the most-talked-about independent female rappers in Hip Hop.
- Bhad Bhabie. Arguably one of the most controversial female rappers in the game, 17-year-old Bhad Bhabie, real name Danielle Bregoli, made a name for herself as the 'Cash Me Outside' girl from Dr Phil.
- 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.
Dec 12, 2018 · Regardless, it’s undeniable that 2018 has proven to be a groundbreaking year for female rappers—both emerging and established. By bringing brazen honesty and nuanced storytelling to the forefront of their work, these women have broken many of the stereotypes that plague the music industry.
- Nastia Voynovskaya
- Associate Editor
Mar 26, 2024 · 2018 to Now: The Present Is Female. Over the last six years, there has never been fewer than nine female rappers with 500K+ pageviews in a given year, and there have been 10 or more in four...
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Dec 21, 2020 · 2020 saw an unprecedented increase in representation for women in hip-hop. Newcomers like Doja Cat and Megan Thee Stallion topped the charts, bringing with them longtime vets like Nicki Minaj...
