2024: A Landmark Year for Female Rapper Tours

Historic Success for Leading Female Rappers
The year 2024 marked a monumental period for music tours, especially for female rappers. Industry giants such as Nicki Minaj, Doja Cat, Missy Elliott, and Megan Thee Stallion capitalized on the resurgence of live concerts, generating substantial revenue during their nationwide tours.

A Record-Breaking Year
Four years post-pandemic, the live entertainment scene has not only recovered but thrived. In a groundbreaking achievement, several female rappers secured spots in the top 100 of Billboard’s year-end Top Tour chart. Nicki Minaj led the charge, ranking at No. 31, followed by Doja Cat at No. 61, Missy Elliott at No. 70, and Megan Thee Stallion at No. 76. Within the Top Rap Tour chart, these artists dominated with rankings of No. 2, No. 5, No. 6, and No. 7, respectively, with only Travis Scott surpassing Nicki.

Phenomenal Financial Performance
The touring industry saw unprecedented earnings, with the top 100 performers grossing a record $9 billion, according to Billboard. Rap tours saw a 3% increase in revenue from the previous year. Notably, female rappers outperformed their male counterparts on the all-genre list, which also featured Travis Scott (No. 15), $uicideboy$ (No. 48), and 50 Cent (No. 49).

Individual Tour Achievements
Nicki Minaj’s “Pink Friday 2 Tour” set new records, grossing nearly $100 million within the tracking period from October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2024. She concluded the tour with an impressive $108 million from 788,000 tickets sold. Doja Cat’s fall tour brought in $46 million, while Missy Elliott’s headlining tour with Ciara and Busta Rhymes earned $41 million. Megan Thee Stallion’s “Hot Girl Summer Tour” closely followed with $40.2 million.

Overall Impact and Future Prospects
Collectively, Nicki, Doja, Missy, and Megan grossed a combined $227.8 million from 1.7 million tickets across 148 show dates during the 2024 tracking period. With a promising lineup of tours from artists like Tyler, The Creator, Kendrick Lamar, and Drake, 2025 is already shaping up to be another significant year for hip-hop on the road.