The Top 40 Female Rappers of All Time

May 20, 2011 | 6:00 PM Written By: Jessica T

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In a world dominated by men, female rap artists have changed the game and have held their own against their male counterparts in the industry. Each generation of female rappers since their emergence in the 1980's have brought their own unique style and have proven themselves in the rap world. From sexy divas to hard spitting lyrical geniuses, we have broken down the top 40 female rappers of all time based on their success, lyrical content and their rap stylings.

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MsLee901 05/09/2013 6:00 pm

Where the hell is MiaX? Yall done lost yall mind.

JephCalgary 04/20/2013 3:47 am

So I am trying to find an old artist from I don't even know how long ago, but all I can remember is her name was CALI. She had a really catchy dance, rap song, I used to know the whole song word for word, but I guess it's been too long. Lol If ANYONE knows who i am talking about, please let me know where I can track down her songs. Everything that shows up in the search engines has to do with California which is not what I am looking for. Also, she was kind of a one hit wonder! Anyone with suggestions or know a place to find her? Thanks everyone. Jeph Calgary

YouKnowWho 04/13/2013 5:43 pm

Azealia Banks.

Cardien 04/11/2013 1:45 am

Or rage should be first

Shawn 03/27/2013 2:41 am

I guess none of you who posted comments out of this WHOLE 13 page comment forum know anything about HEATHER B! Come on people.

Andre B REPLIED 03/30/2013 1:02 am

Shouldn't N. Minaj have like an "honorable" mention. Maybe ranked just outside of the top 40? I mean... Don't insult the real emcees on the list.

Andre B REPLIED 03/30/2013 12:52 am

Shanté at 20? She should be 1 or 1a. This list just lost all credibility!!!

DJ Rexboogie 03/23/2013 2:08 pm

MC Lyte would serve all of them chicks. MC Lyte was better most dudes out there. And all her clothes stayed on. She was not talking nasty. She was being a MC.

piercdbruh REPLIED 04/01/2013 1:08 pm

Preach!!!!!!!!!! Lyte would murder almost any MC from today. Male or female!

SMp 03/11/2013 8:26 pm

WHOOPS ! I forgot Lauryn Hill shes in my top 10 forsure ,