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, ...

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 ...

DENVER — An all-female hip-hop celebration featuring Grammy Award-winning artist Rapsody will take the stage at Levitt Pavilion Denver on Aug. 23, highlighting the contributions of women in hip-hop ...

It’s 2025, and female rappers are in their Renaissance era — and no, we’re not talking about fangirling over Beyoncé. We’re talking about embracing a cultural rebirth that lets women run rap. We all ...

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 ...

Salt-N-Pepa at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony (Photo credit: Nagashia Jackson) Salt-N-Pepa, a name that symbolizes their spicy and bold approach to music, emerged from Queens, New York, in 1986 ...

Kendrick Lamar was the biggest winner of the 25th BET Awards on Monday night. Broadcasting live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, the show crowned SZA as best female R&B and pop artist, while ...

Doechii is taking 2025 by storm. From winning a Grammy to snagging her first MTV Video Music Award (VMA) for Best Hip-Hop, she’s solidifying her place as one of the most exciting artists in the ...

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For over 20 years, Missy Elliott has been one of the most influential artists of this generation and the not-so-secret sauce behind hits from 702, Beyoncé, Janet Jackson, and countless others. And ...