Today Billboard Magazine has published it’s Best Female Rappers Of All Time list which crowns none other than the Queen Rapper Nicki Minaj who’s influence over the years is undeniable. Along with Minaj , Billboard has ranked 24 other femcees who have graced the Rap game throughout the history. We will look at some of the highlights below:
Nicki Minaj:
“Fifteen years after she left earth with her godly verse on Kanye West’s “Monster” and delivered her seminal Pink Friday debut album, the First Lady of Young Money is still running laps around the competition” says Billboard about Nicki earning Top spot on their list.
Missy Elliott
Known for her classic music videos and first ever female Rapper to be inducted into Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame, Missy Elliott is ranked #2 on this list..
Foxy Brown
One of the youngest female Rapper of her time get signed at just 17 , Foxy Brown is ranked #10 on this list. Billboard calls her “still one the illest MCs – male or female – to ever touch a mic.
Cardi B
Undeniable hitmaker of current generation whether it’s male or female Cardi B finds herself at #11 on this list. “Even with only one album to her name, Cardi B has reshaped the rap stratosphere during her eight-year run” says Billboard for Cardi B who has released just one Rap but it has won everything from Diamond plaques to Grammys.
Furthermore newcomers like Doechii , GloRilla and Latto are also honoured in this list at #24, #21 and #19 respectively.. You can check the full list below:
#1 Nicki Minaj
#2 Missy Elliott
#3 Lauryn Hill
#4 Lil Kim
#5 Queen Latifah
#6 MC Lyte
#7 Salt-N-Pepa
#8 Roxanne Shante
#9 Eve
#10 Foxy Brown
#11 Cardi B
#12 Da Brat
#13 Trina
#14 Left Eye
#15 Megan Thee Stallion
#16 Doja Cat
#17 Rapsody
#18 Remy Ma
#19 Latto
#20 Monie Love
#21 GloRilla
#22 Lady of Rage
#23 Gangsta Boo
#24 Doechii
#25 Tierra Whack
( Billboard )