It’s no question that hip-hop has always been dominated by men with the ever so often female rappers. Nevertheless, female artists were always there. Some refer to the 1980s-90s as the golden age of female rappers including artists like Lauryn Hill, Lil Kim, Missy Elliot, and Left Eye. Nearly twenty years later, a growing number of female rappers have burst onto the scene where they have established themselves, joined forces, and shown what they can bring to the table. For example, one notable artist whose rise is often seen as the catalyst for the reemergence of women in hip-hop is Nicki Minaj— who was once undeniably the Queen of Rap. Now, in the past two years we have seen competition arise with artists like Remy Ma, Young M.A., Rapsody, and viral social star turned rapper, Cardi B. However, there are much more emerging female rappers than the handful I’ve just mentioned who have received far less recognition than what they deserve.
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