Another day another new list!
Just a week after Vibe Magazine crowned Lil’ Kim the No. 1 best female rapper for guest verses in history, now Billboard has added its two cents to the conversation.
On Monday (April 7), Billboard published its “Best Female Rappers of All Time” list, and the ranking has ruffled the feathers of many.
The list which was compiled by the staffers features 25 of the baddest women in Hip-Hop from past, present, and future.
See the full list below:
Billboard’s 25 Greatest Female Rappers of all time (Staff List)
- Nicki Minaj
- Missy Elliott
- Lauryn Hill
- Lil Kim
- Queen Latifah
- MC Lyte
- Salt-N-Pepa
- Roxanne Shante
- Eve
- Foxy Brown
- Cardi B
- Da Brat
- Trina
- Left Eye
- Megan Thee Stallion
- Doja Cat
- Rapsody
- Remy Ma
- Latto
- Monie Love
- GloRilla
- Lady of Rage
- Gangsta Boo
- Doechii
- Tierra Whack
Since its unveiling, music lovers and fans alike have taken to social media to react to the rankings and expressed their love, or outrage over their faves standing.
For those wondering, the criteria according to BB consists of: body of work/achievements (charted singles/albums, gold/platinum certifications), cultural impact/influence (how the artist’s work fostered the genre’s evolution), longevity (years at the mic), lyrics (storytelling skills) and flow (vocal prowess).
What do you make of the list?
