Lil’ Kim, born Kimberly Denise Jones on July 11, 1974, in Brooklyn, New York, is an influential American rapper, songwriter, and actress known for her groundbreaking role in shaping the landscape of hip-hop, particularly for women in the genre. Growing up in a tough Brooklyn neighborhood, Kim faced adversity at a young age, including the death of her father and a troubled relationship with her mother. She began rapping in her teens and initially gained attention through mixtapes, which led to her joining Junior M.A.F.I.A., a hip-hop group founded by The Notorious B.I.G. in the mid-1990s. Her debut album, “Hard Core” (1996), made an immediate impact, thanks to its bold, sexually explicit lyrics and Kim’s fearless persona, which challenged the traditional expectations of women in rap.

Lil’ Kim’s follow-up albums, “Notorious K.I.M.” (2000) and “La Bella Mafia” (2003), further solidified her place as a pioneer for female rappers. With hits like “Lady Marmalade” (with Christina Aguilera, Mýa, and Pink) and “The Jump Off,” Kim became known for her flamboyant style, provocative lyrics, and boundary-pushing approach to femininity and sexuality. She won several awards, including Grammy Awards, and earned respect for her influence on the industry, both musically and culturally. While Kim faced personal struggles and legal battles, including a prison sentence for perjury, she remains a symbol of empowerment and resilience. Her legacy as a trailblazer for women in hip-hop continues to be celebrated, with her impact on fashion, music, and the image of female rappers still felt today.

Missy Elliott, born Melissa Arnette Elliott on July 1, 1971, in Portsmouth, Virginia, is a groundbreaking American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. Renowned for her innovative music, genre-blending style, and bold visuals, Missy Elliott became one of the most influential figures in hip-hop and R&B. Growing up in a musical household, she developed a passion for music at an early age and later joined the all-female group Sista in the early 1990s. Her big break came when she teamed up with producer Timbaland, and together, they created a unique sound that would change the landscape of hip-hop and R&B.

Missy Elliott’s debut solo album, “Supa Dupa Fly” (1997), was a massive success, with hits like “The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)” showcasing her distinctive voice, creativity, and futuristic style. She went on to release several critically acclaimed albums, including “Miss E… So Addictive” (2001), “Under Construction” (2002), and “The Cookbook” (2005), cementing her reputation as one of the genre’s most innovative artists. Missy’s blend of rap, R&B, hip-hop, and electronic music, paired with visually striking and often experimental music videos, pushed boundaries and earned her numerous awards, including Grammy Awards. Throughout her career, she has been a highly sought-after collaborator, working with artists like Aaliyah, Beyoncé, Jay-Z, and Ciara. Missy Elliott’s influence extends beyond music—her impact on fashion, music videos, and the empowerment of women in hip-hop has made her an icon and an enduring figure in pop culture.

Trina, whose full name is Katrina Laverne Taylor, is an American rapper, singer, and actress, often referred to as the “Queen of Miami.” Born on December 3, 1978, in Miami, Florida, Trina rose to prominence in the early 2000s with her distinctive voice and bold, confident lyrics. She is known for her contributions to the Southern rap scene and has maintained a strong influence in hip-hop.

Trina first gained major recognition with her appearance on Trick Daddy’s 1998 hit single “Nann Nigga.” Her debut album, “Da Baddest Bitch” (2000), was a commercial success and helped establish her as a prominent female rapper in a male-dominated industry. The album’s hit singles, including “Pull Over” and “Told Ya’ll,” cemented her reputation.

Throughout her career, Trina has released several successful albums, including “Diamond Princess” (2002), “Still da Baddest” (2008), and “The One” (2019). Known for her unapologetically bold persona, Trina is celebrated for her raw, often explicit lyrics, discussing themes such as sexuality, empowerment, and resilience. She has also collaborated with various artists, including Lil Wayne, Missy Elliott, and Drake.

Beyond her music career, Trina has made appearances in film and television and is a successful entrepreneur with ventures in fashion and beauty. She has received numerous accolades and is widely regarded as one of the most influential female rappers in hip-hop history.

“I’m representing for the b-tches, all eyes on your riches…”

 

Cardi B, whose real name is **Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar**, was born on October 11, 1992, in New York City. She gained widespread recognition through her appearances on **VH1’s Love & Hip Hop: New York** and her viral social media presence before releasing her first mixtapes in 2015 and 2016.

Her debut studio album, **”Invasion of Privacy”** (2018), debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and made history with its massive streaming numbers. The album included hit singles like **”Bodak Yellow”**, **”I Like It”**, and **”WAP”** (featuring Megan Thee Stallion), all of which topped the Billboard Hot 100.

Cardi B has won numerous awards, including a Grammy Award for Best Rap Album, making her the first solo female artist to win this award. She has also been recognized with multiple Billboard Music Awards, American Music Awards, and MTV Video Music Awards.

In addition to her music career, Cardi B is known for her bold and unfiltered personality, as well as her successful ventures into fashion and beauty. She launched her own alcohol-infused whipped cream brand, **Whipshots**, in 2021.

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Megan Thee Stallion, born **Megan Jovon Ruth Pete** on February 15, 1995, in San Antonio, Texas, is a highly successful American rapper, singer, and songwriter. She rose to fame in 2019 after her freestyling videos went viral and the release of her singles **”Hot Girl Summer”** (featuring Ty Dolla Sign and Nicki Minaj) and **”Cash Shit”** (featuring DaBaby).

Her breakthrough came with the **”Savage Remix”** featuring Beyoncé, which topped the Billboard Hot 100 in 2020, followed by her collaboration with Cardi B on the hit single **”WAP”**. Megan Thee Stallion has received numerous accolades, including six BET Awards, five BET Hip Hop Awards, four American Music Awards, four MTV Video Music Awards, and three Grammy Awards.

In late 2024, her single **”Mamushi”** went viral on TikTok, further cementing her status as a dominant force in the music industry. Megan continues to be a prominent figure in hip-hop, known for her bold and confident persona, as well as her catchy and empowering music.

Glorilla, whose real name is **Gloria Hallelujah Woods**, is an American rapper and songwriter from Memphis, Tennessee. Born on July 28, 1999, she started rapping at the age of 16 after initially wanting to be a singer.

She gained widespread recognition in 2022 with her hit single **”F.N.F. (Let’s Go)”** featuring Hitkidd, which peaked within the top 50 of the Billboard Hot 100 and was nominated for Best Rap Performance at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards. This success led her to sign with Yo Gotti’s record label, **Collective Music Group**.

Glorilla continued to rise in popularity with her follow-up single **”Tomorrow”**, which featured a remix with Cardi B and became her first top-ten hit on the Billboard Hot 100. She released her debut EP, **Anyways, Life’s Great**, in November 2022, which entered the Billboard 200 at number 11.

In 2024, she released her debut studio album, **Glorious**, which peaked at number five on the Billboard 200. Some of her notable singles include **”Yeah Glo!”** and **”Wanna Be”** featuring Megan Thee Stallion.

Glorilla has won several awards, including Best New Hip-Hop Artist at the 2022 BET Hip Hop Awards and a similar category at the 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards.

Sexyy Red, born **Janae Nierah Wherry** on April 15, 1998, in St. Louis, Missouri, is an American rapper and singer. She gained prominence with her 2023 single **”Pound Town”** featuring Tay Keith, which went viral and led to a remix with Nicki Minaj. Her follow-up single **”SkeeYee”** also saw significant success and was included in her second mixtape, **Hood Hottest Princess** (2023).

In 2024, her single **”Get It Sexyy”** peaked within the top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100 and led her third mixtape, **In Sexyy We Trust**. She has collaborated with artists like DaBaby, NLE Choppa, Young Nudy, and Drake. Her public image is known for being bold, confident, and unapologetically sexual.

Sexyy Red’s music often reflects her influences, including Gucci Mane, Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, and Three 6 Mafia. She continues to make waves in the music industry with her unique style and energetic performances.

JT (Jatavia Shakara Johnson)

• Birthdate: December 3, 1992
• Origin: Miami, Florida
• Stage Name: JT
• Career: JT is one half of the hip-hop duo City Girls, which she formed with Yung Miami in 2017. She began her solo career in 20231.
• Notable Tracks: JT has contributed to several popular tracks, including “Ex for a Reason” with Summer Walker and her solo single “Okay”.
• Personal Life: JT grew up in Miami, specifically in Carol City and Liberty City. She has a background in fashion merchandising but turned to music due to financial struggles1.

City Girls

• Members: JT and Yung Miami (Caresha Romeka Brownlee)
• Formation: 2017
• Labels: Quality Control Music, Universal Motown, Capitol Records
• Notable Tracks: Their debut mixtape “Period” (2018) and their hit single “In My Feelings” featuring Drake brought them mainstream recognition.
• Albums: They released three albums: “Girl Code” (2018), “City on Lock” (2020), and “RAW” (2023).
• Hiatus: In 2023, they announced an indefinite hiatus to focus on their solo careers

Eve, born Eve Jihan Jeffers Cooper on November 10, 1978, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, actress, and talk show host. She gained fame with her debut album “Let There Be Eve…Ruff Ryders’ First Lady” (1999), which made her the third female rapper to reach number one on the Billboard 200.

Some of her most notable hits include “What Ya Want”, “Love Is Blind”, and the Grammy Award-winning “Let Me Blow Ya Mind” featuring Gwen Stefani. She continued her success with albums like “Scorpion” (2001) and “Eve-Olution” (2002), featuring hits like “Gangsta Lovin'” with Alicia Keys.

Eve also starred in the comedy film series Barbershop as Terri Jones and co-hosted the CBS talk show The Talk from 2017 to 2020. She has been recognized with numerous awards, including a Grammy Award, MTV Video Music Award, and BET Award2.

Foxy Brown, born Inga DeCarlo Fung Marchand on September 6, 1978, in Brooklyn, New York, is a Trinidadian-American rapper known for her influential role in East Coast hip hop. She gained fame with her debut album “Ill Na Na” (1996), which featured the hit single “I’ll Be” featuring Jay-Z. The album was certified platinum and peaked at number seven on the Billboard 2001.

She continued her success with her second album “Chyna Doll” (1998), which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, making her the second female rapper to achieve this milestone after Lauryn Hill. Her third album, “Broken Silence” (2001), peaked at number five on the Billboard 200 and earned her a Grammy Award nomination for the song “Na Na Be Like”.

Foxy Brown was also a member of the hip-hop supergroup The Firm, which included Nas, AZ, and Cormega (later replaced by Nature). The group’s self-titled album was released in 1997 and peaked at number one on the Billboard 2001.

Despite facing legal issues and a hiatus from releasing new music, Foxy Brown made a comeback with the mixtape “Brooklyn Don Diva” in 2008. She has been working on a visual album titled “King Soon Come”, which was slated for release in 2019 but has since been delayed.

Latto, born **Alyssa Michelle Stephens** on December 22, 1998, in Columbus, Ohio, is an American rapper and singer. She initially gained recognition on the reality television series **”The Rap Game”** in 2016, where she was known as **Miss Mulatto** and won the show’s first season. She later adopted the stage name **Latto** and rose to prominence with her 2019 single **”Bitch from da Souf”**, which received double platinum certification by the RIAA.

Upon signing with RCA Records, Latto released her debut studio album **”Queen of da Souf”** in 2020, featuring the platinum-certified single **”Muwop”** (featuring Gucci Mane). Her 2021 single **”Big Energy”** became a major hit, peaking at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 and earning triple platinum certification. This song was the lead single for her second studio album **”777″** (2022), which also performed well commercially.

Latto has been recognized with several awards, including two BET Awards, a BET Hip Hop Award, a Billboard Music Award, a MTV Video Music Award, and two Grammy nominations. She was included in the 2020 XXL Freshman Class and named MTV’s “Global Push Artist of the Month” in 2021.

Remy Ma, born **Reminisce Kioni Smith** on May 30, 1980, in the Bronx, New York, is an American rapper and actress. She was discovered by the late rapper Big Pun and gained prominence as a member of Fat Joe’s group, **Terror Squad**. Her debut solo album, **”There’s Something About Remy: Based on a True Story”** (2006), peaked at number 33 on the Billboard 200.

Some of her most commercially successful songs include **”Lean Back”** (with Terror Squad), **”Whuteva”**, **”Conceited”**, and **”All the Way Up”** (with Fat Joe featuring French Montana and Infared). Remy Ma has won multiple awards, including two BET Awards for Best Female Hip-Hop Artist and two Vibe Awards.

From 2015 to 2020, she starred on VH1’s reality series **Love & Hip Hop: New York** alongside her husband, rapper Papoose. Remy Ma has also faced legal issues, including an eight-year prison sentence for shooting a woman outside a Manhattan nightclub in 2008.

BIA, born Bianca Miquela Landrau on August 16, 1991, in Medford, Massachusetts, is an American rapper and singer. She gained recognition through her appearance on the Oxygen reality television series Sisterhood of Hip Hop. In 2014, she signed with Pharrell Williams’ record label I Am Other, in partnership with RCA Records.

BIA’s first EP, Nice Girls Finish Last: Cuidado, was released in 2018. She is best known for her feature on J Balvin’s 2016 single “Safari” and Russ’s 2019 single “Best on Earth”. In early 2020, she signed a new record deal with Epic Records and released her second EP, For Certain, which included the hit single “Whole Lotta Money” featuring Nicki Minaj.

Da Brat, born **Shawntae Harris** on April 14, 1974, in Chicago, Illinois, is a pioneering American rapper and actress. She began her career in 1992 and quickly rose to fame with her debut album **”Funkdafied”** (1994), which made her the first female solo rapper to receive a platinum certification from the RIAA.

Throughout her career, Da Brat has collaborated with numerous artists, including Kris Kross, Missy Elliott, Mariah Carey, and Destiny’s Child. She also gained recognition for her feature on Lil’ Kim’s hit single **”Not Tonight”** (1997).

In addition to her music career, Da Brat has appeared in several films and TV shows, such as **”Kazaam”**, **”Civil Brand”**, and **”Celebrity Fit Club”**. She has also been involved in various business ventures and reality TV shows.

Despite her success, Da Brat has faced legal issues over the years, including a high-profile assault case for which she served time in prison. However, she continues to be active in the music industry and has addressed rumors about her personal life, including her marriage to Jesseca “Judy” Dupart-Harris – Rolling Out]

Yo-Yo, born Yolanda Whitaker on August 4, 1971, in Compton, California. Yo-Yo is an American rapper and actress known for her strong female empowerment messages in her music1. She gained recognition with her debut album “Make Way for the Motherlode” (1991), which included the hit single “You Can’t Play with My Yo-Yo” featuring Ice Cube.

Yo-Yo’s music often addresses social issues and promotes positive messages, contrasting with the gangsta rap style popular at the time. She has also appeared in several films and TV shows, including “Boyz n the Hood” (1991), “Menace II Society” (1993), and “Martin” (1992).