18 of the best female rappers to see perform live: Megan Thee Stallion, Lil' Kim, and more

These 18 women in Hip Hop bring the heat onstage. From viral choreography to tour anthems, here is who you need to catch live.
The Root

Pioneering Black Women Who Made Hip‑Hop What it is Today

Sylvia Rhone is the first Black woman to lead a major label, becoming Chairman & CEO of Elektra Records. Although Elektra wasn’t a hip-hop label, many successful rap acts fell under her tutelage. She ...
The Baltimore Sun

The year women ran Atlanta rap’s scene — and made it fun again

ATLANTA — It all started with one song. “Whim Whamiee,” performed by budding Atlanta rappers Pluto and YK Niece was released in February. The song’s undeniable it-girl attitude, cocky flair and funny ...
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The story of Salt-N-Pepa, the trailblazing female icons who changed hip-hop forever

From ‘Push It’ to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, we're detailing how hip-hop girl group Salt-N-Pepa didn’t just make hits, ...
AllHipHop

Cardi B Tops Billboard’s 2025 Female Rap Power Rankings

Billboard crowns Cardi B #1 on their hottest female rap artists of 2025 list beating out a number of other acts. Cardi B‘s dominance of Billboard’s new female rap ranking proves women now control ...