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Billboard Breaks Down The Criteria Behind Their Controversial 25 Best Female Rappers of All Time List After Fans React to Rankings

Crews April 8, 2025 2 min read

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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)

  1. Nicki Minaj
  2. Missy Elliott
  3. Lauryn Hill
  4. Lil Kim
  5. Queen Latifah
  6. MC Lyte
  7. Salt-N-Pepa
  8. Roxanne Shante
  9. Eve
  10. Foxy Brown
  11. Cardi B
  12. Da Brat
  13. Trina
  14. Left Eye
  15. Megan Thee Stallion
  16. Doja Cat
  17. Rapsody
  18. Remy Ma
  19. Latto
  20. Monie Love
  21. GloRilla
  22. Lady of Rage
  23. Gangsta Boo
  24. Doechii
  25. 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?

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