Doechii earned her latest career milestone after her critically acclaimed project, Alligator Bites Never Heal, was named Best Rap Album at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday (Feb. 2). The rapper, ...

These 22 OG female rappers laid the foundation for Hip Hop’s evolution, breaking barriers in a male-dominated industry. From Queen Latifah to Gangsta Boo, each artist brought a unique voice, style, ...

After nearly 20 years, female rappers are again dominating the charts. Cardi B made history in early March, becoming the first female rapper to have five No. 1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, two ...

The 2025 BET Awards lit up Los Angeles on Sunday night, and the highlight was unmistakable—Doechii walking away with Best Female Hip-Hop Artist. In a fiercely competitive category featuring Cardi B, ...

In a year packed with major releases, headline tours, viral moments, and award-show victories, GloRilla has officially cemented herself as the top woman in rap. The Memphis superstar has been named No ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Reporting on Africa, its diaspora, and hip-hop's class acts today. LOS ANGELES - FEBRUARY 2: Kendrick Lamar wins the award for ...

From its earliest days, hip-hop has been fundamentally about storytelling, with artists repurposing existing sounds to create new forms of self-expression. While the genre is often perceived as ...

In honor of International Women’s Day on March 8, 2025, let’s celebrate female rappers’ undeniable impact on Hip Hop, particularly their groundbreaking accolades on Billboard’s coveted Hot 100 chart.

Latto has emerged from a period of relative quiet with an impressive new single that draws inspiration from the late R&B legend Aaliyah, positioning herself for a strong comeback in the competitive ...

The artist is the third rapper to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Missy Elliot made history on Thursday when she became the first female hip-hop artist and the third rapper ever to be ...

Britain’s female rappers face a success and acclaim disparity compared to male rappers. Three British female rappers — Cristale, Ms Banks, and Enny — spoke out about the difficulties of finding ...