One of the biggest storylines in music this year is the myriad of women taking the hip-hop world by storm. 2025 is arguably the best year ever to be a female rapper. From record-breaking touring revenue to multiple chart-topping hits, the women of rap have no intentions of taking a backseat to the guys anytime soon. Listening to these rising female rappers has never been easier thanks to Hoopla which enables you to stream all of your favorite music at no cost. All you need is a library card!
Who Was The First Female Rapper?
The first ever female rapper was MC Sha-Rock. She was a key member of pioneering rap group Sugar Hill’s Funky 4+1. After an audition, she became on official member of the group in 1977. Although her legacy is often overlooked, her influence can’t be denied. Darryl McDaniels, also known as DMC from the legendary outfit Run-DMC cites MC Sha-Rock as an influence. She also has the honor of being one of the first hip-hop acts to grace the performance stage of Saturday Night Live.
Who is the Best-Selling Female Rapper of All Time?
Having sold more than 100 million records throughout her career, Nicki Minaj holds the honor of being the best-selling female rapper of all time. After Nicki Minaj, the next best-selling female rappers are Lil’ Kim and Doja Cat.
Top Female Rap Artists Available on Hoopla:
Some of the chart-topping female rappers available for streaming on Hoopla include:
Doechii – Alligator Bites Never Heal
Among the newer female rappers rising up the charts, Doechii is right at the top of the list. Alligator Bites Never Heal earned Doechii her first Grammy, winning the Award for Best Rap Album, while peaking at 5 on the US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Billboard chart.
In Lethal, Rico Nasty offers a change of direction by offering a punk-influenced sound three years after La Ruinas. The high-energy album provides listeners with a slight pop influence while remaining true to Rico Nasty’s alt-rap background.
In her debut studio album, Glorilla stormed out of the gate debuting at 5 on the US Billboard 200 and 2 on the US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts. In large-part due to hit singles like “Let Her Cook” and “Hollon”, Glorius was the best-selling female rap album of 2024.
In her third studio album, Megan Thee Stallion scored her first solo number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and Billboard global 200 charts with “Hiss”. Megan received high praise for both the subject matter along with a crisp, refined flow. This album was her first release under her own indie label, Hot Girl Productions.
Whether it’s for her personal life, or music, Cardi B has been making her fair share of headlines lately. Invasion of Privacy is among the most notable debut rap albums in recent years. As the release of Cardi B’s upcoming album approaches, now’s the perfect time to revisit some of the songs that launched her career including Bodak Yellow, Drip (feat. Migos), and I Like It.
Stream The New Cardi B Album – And Other Female Rap Superstars on Hoopla at No Cost Today!
All you need to get your fix of female rap is your library card. Kick your subscription fees to the curb and download Hoopla to stream Am I The Drama, along with albums from the other female rap superstars currently dominating the charts. Cardi B’s new album hits the streets on September 19th, and you can find it right here on Hoopla!
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