The Rise of Female MCs

The ladies of hip hop are a force to be reckoned with. They are talented, creative, and unapologetically themselves. Some of the most popular and influential female rappers in the game today include Nicki Minaj, Megan Thee Stallion, Cardi B, Flo Milli, Latto, Ice Spice, and Lola Brooke.

Nicki Minaj

Minaj’s debut studio album, Pink Friday (2010), was a commercial success, peaking at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart. The album spawned the singles “Super Bass” and “Starships”, which both reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Minaj’s second studio album, Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded (2012), was also a commercial success, peaking at number two on the US Billboard 200 chart. The album spawned the singles “Pound the Alarm” and “Va Va Voom”, which both reached the top ten of the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Megan Thee Stallion

Megan Thee Stallion’s debut studio album, Fever (2019), was a commercial success, peaking at number three on the US Billboard 200 chart. The album spawned the singles “Hot Girl Summer” and “Cash Sh*t”, which both reached the top ten of the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Megan Thee Stallion has won numerous awards, including a Grammy Award, a BET Award, and an MTV Video Music Award. She is known for her empowering lyrics and her advocacy for body positivity.

Cardi B

In 2017, Cardi B released her debut single, “Bodak Yellow”, which became a worldwide hit, reaching number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Her debut studio album, Invasion of Privacy (2018), was also a commercial success, becoming the highest-charting female rap album in the US Billboard 200 chart since 2011. Cardi B has won numerous awards, including two Grammy Awards, five BET Awards, and four American Music Awards. She is the first female rapper to win a Grammy Award for Best Rap Album.

Flo Milli

Flo Milli’s debut mixtape, Ho, Why Is You Here? (2020), was a critical and commercial success, peaking at number 91 on the US Billboard 200 chart. The mixtape spawned the singles “In the Party” and “Weak”. Flo Milli has been praised for her unique sound and her refreshingly honest lyrics. She has been compared to other female rappers such as Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion.

Latto

Latto’s debut mixtape, Queen of Da Souf, was released in August 2020. The mixtape was a critical and commercial success, peaking at number 95 on the US Billboard 200 chart. The mixtape spawned the singles “B*tch from da Souf” and “Muwop”. Latto’s second mixtape, 777, was released in February 2022. The mixtape was a commercial success, peaking at number three on the US Billboard 200 chart. The mixtape spawned the singles “Big Energy” and “Wheels Fall Off”.

Ice Spice

Ice Spice’s debut EP, Like..?, was released in January 2023. The EP spawned the singles “Munch (Feelin’ U)”, which reached number 26 on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart, and “Bikini Bottom”. Ice Spice has been praised for her unique sound and her refreshingly honest lyrics. She has been compared to other female rappers such as Megan Thee Stallion and Latto.

Lola Brooke

Lola Brooke’s debut mixtape, Big Grrrl, was released in March 2022. The mixtape was a critical and commercial success, peaking at number 14 on the US Billboard Heatseekers Albums chart. The mixtape spawned the singles “No Hook” and “Suga”. Lola Brooke has been praised for her unique sound and her refreshingly honest lyrics. She has been compared to other female rappers such as Megan Thee Stallion and Cardi B.

These women have broken down barriers and paved the way for other female rappers. They have also spoken out about important issues such as body positivity, feminism, and sexual empowerment.

The ladies of hip hop are here to stay, and they are only getting started. They are changing the game and making their voices heard.