Since the dawn of hip hop, female rappers have been making their mark on the genre. From the early days of Roxanne Shante and MC Lyte to the modern era of Cardi B and Little Simz, female rappers have been pushing the boundaries of the genre and creating some of the most memorable and iconic songs. In honor of these incredible female rappers, we’ve compiled a list of the top 10 female rappers of all time.
Starting off the list at number 10 is Yo-Yo, born Yolanda Whitaker in 1971. Yo-Yo is a pioneer of West Coast hip hop and is known for her lyrical prowess and her ability to switch between rapping and singing. She is best known for her 1991 hit single “You Can’t Play With My Yo-Yo”.
At number 9 is Queen Latifah, born Dana Owens in 1970. Queen Latifah is a Grammy-winning rapper, singer, and actress. She is known for her positive lyrics and her pioneering role in the female rap movement. She is best known for her 1988 hit single “Ladies First”.
Coming in at number 8 is Lil’ Kim, born Kimberly Jones in 1975. Lil’ Kim is a Grammy-winning rapper and actress. She is known for her provocative lyrics and her ability to switch between rapping and singing. She is best known for her 1996 hit single “Crush On You”.
Number 7 is Lauryn Hill, born Lauryn Noelle Hill in 1975. Lauryn Hill is a Grammy-winning rapper, singer, and songwriter. She is known for her soulful lyrics and her ability to blend hip hop and R&B. She is best known for her 1998 hit single “Doo Wop (That Thing)”.
At number 6 is Cardi B, born Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar in 1992. Cardi B is a Grammy-winning rapper and reality TV star. She is known for her bold lyrics and her ability to blend hip hop and Latin music. She is best known for her 2017 hit single “Bodak Yellow”.
Number 5 is Foxy Brown, born Inga DeCarlo Fung Marchand in 1978. Foxy Brown is a Grammy-nominated rapper and actress. She is known for her hardcore lyrics and her ability to switch between rapping and singing. She is best known for her 1996 hit single “Get Me Home”.
At number 4 is Little Simz, born Simbiatu Ajikawo in 1994. Little Simz is a Grammy-nominated rapper and singer. She is known for her introspective lyrics and her ability to blend hip hop and alternative music. She is best known for her 2015 hit single “Dead Body”.
Coming in at number 3 is MC Lyte, born Lana Michelle Moorer in 1970. MC Lyte is a Grammy-nominated rapper and actress. She is known for her positive lyrics and her pioneering role in the female rap movement. She is best known for her 1988 hit single “Cha Cha Cha”.
Number 2 is Roxanne Shante, born Lolita Shanté Gooden in 1970. Roxanne Shante is a Grammy-nominated rapper and actress. She is known for her battle rap lyrics and her pioneering role in the female rap movement. She is best known for her 1984 hit single “Roxanne’s Revenge”.
Finally, at number 1 is Missy Elliott, born Melissa Arnette Elliott in 1971. Missy Elliott is a Grammy-winning rapper, singer, and songwriter. She is known for her innovative lyrics and her ability to blend hip hop and R&B. She is best known for her 1997 hit single “The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)”.
These 10 female rappers have all made an indelible mark on the hip hop genre and have helped to shape it into what it is today. From the early days of Roxanne Shante and MC Lyte to the modern era of Cardi B and Little Simz, these female rappers have pushed the boundaries of the genre and created some of the most memorable and iconic songs.
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