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- Nicki Minaj. 996 votes. Nicki Minaj, born as Onika Tanya Maraj in Saint James district of Port of Spain and raised in the Queens borough of New York City, is an acclaimed rapper, singer, songwriter and actress.
- Doja Cat. 771 votes. Amala Ratna Zandile Dlamini (born October 21, 1995), known professionally as Doja Cat, is an American singer, rapper and songwriter. Born and raised in Los Angeles, she began making and releasing music on SoundCloud as a teenager.
- Megan Thee Stallion. 713 votes. Megan Jovon Ruth Pete (born February 15, 1995), known professionally as Megan Thee Stallion (pronounced "Megan the Stallion"), is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter.
- Saweetie. 506 votes. Diamonté Quiava Valentin Harper (born July 2, 1993), known professionally as Saweetie is an American rapper. Saweetie released her debut extended play, High Maintenance, in 2018.
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Don’t call it a comeback — Lauryn Hill has been here for years. But still, the Fugees MC/singer made more noise in 2021 than she has in a long time. In August, the elusive artist popped up on theNas track “Nobody,” one of 15 songs on King’s Disease II. The cut arrived 25 years after they originally connected on “If I Ruled The World (Imagine That)”...
It seemed like Megan Thee Stallion hit her peak in 2020, but 2021 has proven to be just as fruitful for the 26-year-old rapper.On December 16, Netflix announced she signed an exclusive first-look deal with the streaming giant. The Houston native fulfilled her late mother’s wish of graduating from Texas Southern University just a week prior as well....
Doja Cat almost fell victim to a fictional “cancelation”in 2020 when an old video of herself allegedly laughing at racist jokes in an incel chatroom resurfaced online. But in a real life example of “cancel culture doesn’t exist,” she bounced back stronger than ever and won Push Best New Artist at the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards and Best New Act at ...
It’s been a slow and steady grind for Latto, but the self-proclaimed “Queen of da Souf” has come a long way since winningThe Rap Gamecompetition in 2016. After ditching the problematic “Mu” from her name, Latto began reinventing herself. In March, she became the first female rapper from Atlanta to have a gold and platinum solo record when “Bitch fr...
Yung Miami and JT have been on a steady climb toward rap glory over the last 365 days, and it looks like they’ve achieved their goal — or are at least getting close. In December, the Miami duo was honored with the Future Is Female Award at Variety’s Hitmakers brunch in Los Angeles, while the “Twerkulator” video arrived in July directed by bona fide...
Tierra Whack’s innovative debut, Whack World, arrived in 2018 with 15 tracks perfectly crafted for Instagram. Since then, the Philadelphia native has released a handful of singles as well as the RAP?EP just this month. Comprised of just three songs (yes, short projects are her jam much to the chagrin of her fans), the EP showcased her versatility w...
Coi Lerayhas blossomed from just “Benzino’s daughter” to her own undeniable force in the last 12 months. With the help of a viral TikTok moment, the 24-year-old earned her first Billboard Hot 100 entry in January when “No More Parties” peaked at No. 26. The track was ultimately certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RI...
London-born rapper Little Simz earned her highest-charting album in September when her fourth studio effort, Sometimes I Might Be Introvert,debuted at No. 4 on the UK Albums Chart. The 19-track project found the 27-year-old rapper digging into her most private thoughts, divulging details about her fractured relationship with her father, past lovers...
When it comes to Saweetie, one thing’s certain — she was everywherethis year. Whether posted up on the ‘Gram or chillin’ courtside alongside Lil Baby, the Santa Clara native felt like an omnipresence in the rap space, especially after “Best Friend” with Doja Cat arrived at the top of 2021. Serving as the third single from her forthcoming debut albu...
Cardi B leveled up all year — she was appointed a new role at Playboy, had another baby and was crowned the “Queen of Hip Hop” by Halle Berry after collaborating with the actress on the Bruised soundtrack. But above all, the Bronx spitter became the first female rapper to earn three diamond-certified singlesfrom the Recording Industry Association o...
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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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- Cardi B. The reigning Queen of Rap has been fairly quiet on the music front this year. But when she popped out, her appearances spoke volumes. Her one solo release of the year, “Hot Shit,” set the tone for what fans can expect when her follow-up to Invasion Of Privacy finally arrives.
- GloRilla. When the internet first caught wind of GloRilla’s“F.N.F. (Let’s Go),” there was a hot minute when what ended up being one of the year’s runaway hits could have just been one of those moments in online pop culture history, revisited as a whole every few years after spawning a ton of memes.
- City Girls. While fans didn’t get the City Girls album they were expecting over the summer, JT and Yung Miami were certainly front of mind for the entire year.
- Nicki Minaj. Even in her quietest of years, its impossible to deny that Nicki’s astronomical success at the start of her career broke down a number of barriers that have allowed women in Hip Hop to flourish the way they are currently.
Mar 22, 2024 · Female rappers refuse to be sidelined in the male-dominated hip-hop world. This list celebrates those who dominate beats with their rhymes and shake up the industry. We’re featuring Megan Thee Stallion’s smooth Texas style and Nicki Minaj’s enduring reign. Doja Cat brings a whirlwind of styles while GloRilla’s risen to fame in record time.
May 25, 2021 · Female rappers lakeyah, Rubi rose, coi Leray and renni rucci. 30 Underrated Female Rappers You Should Listen to in 2021. Demicia Inman. May 25, 2021. The following women use the gift of their pen ...
Dec 6, 2021 · The latter ranks as the top female rapper of 2021. Last year’s #1 Billie Eilish falls to #6 after two years atop the ranking, while Rihanna, who has never left the top 10, jumps one spot to #7 ...
