Women have always been essential to rap and, today, they’re getting their deserved recognition more than ever before. Female rappers have continuously contributed to rap's sound, fashion, commercial success not just compared to their male counterparts, but across the genre — increasing its global impact.
The lyrical prowess of early pioneers such as MC Sha-Rock and MC Lyte demanded respect in a male-dominated industry, while rappers such asQueen Latifah, Monie Love and Yo-Yo advanced conscious hip-hop and confronted misogyny.Salt-N-Pepaowned their sex appeal, whileLil’ Kimintroduced a feminine perspective to a sex-positive narrative that had previously been controlled by men.
The current and future landscape of women in rap appears even brighter. Gone is the genre’s unwritten rule that only one female superstar can exist at a time, and women are thriving in new ready-to-be-conquered rap territory. In 2020,Nicki MinajandDoja Cat’s"Say So (Remix)" topped the Billboard Hot 100, marking the first timea female rap collaborationled the chart. That same year,Cardi Band Megan Thee Stallion’s "WAP" broke the record for thebiggest debut steaming weekin U.S. history. Today, more women rappers are finding success than ever before — from City Girls and Latto, to Saweetie and Flo Milli.
In honor of Women’s History Month, GRAMMY.com highlights some of the pioneering, culture-shifting women who have changed the course of rap and one promising up-and-comer who is at the forefront of the genre’s future.
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