Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Sughnen Yongo is a Midwest writer covering Black women, pop culture. Megan Thee Stallion’s rise in hip-hop has earned her ...

Kash Doll at WGCI's Summer Jam - (Photo by Eddy "Precise" Lamarre for rolling out) Arkeisha Knight, professionally known as Kash Doll, has emerged as a pivotal figure in the female rap scene, bringing ...

West Coast rap has a rich history of female artists who pushed the sound forward. Women on the West Coast brought a range of styles, from lyricism to party anthems. These artists left an indelible ...

November is Hip Hop History Month, a time for us to reflect on the pivotal moments that have shaped the Hip Hop genre and culture at large. One of those pivotal moments that will probably stand out ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Today’s rap landscape wouldn’t have been possible without the pioneering role of women MCs. In an era when the field was ...

In a defining moment for hip-hop, Nicki Minaj has secured her position as 2024’s highest-selling female rapper, overtaking previous chart-leader Doja Cat. Chart Data confirmed Minaj’s achievement on ...

Hip Hop has long been a male-dominated industry, where women have had to fight twice as hard for recognition—whether on the mic, behind the boards, or in the background shaping the culture. Yet, ...

Billboard recently released their list of the greatest female rappers of all time, and it has ignited major debate across social media. The top spot went to Nicki Minaj, but with 25 incredible artists ...

Apple Music is celebrating a full decade of changing how the world listens to music. Over the past ten years, the platform has evolved from an ambitious launch to a dominant force in music streaming.

We have been in a female rap renaissance for at least the last decade, but this year has been particularly kind to Southern women in rap and their supporters. In June, I was standing in a sold-out ...

Billboard crowns Cardi B #1 on their hottest female rap artists of 2025 list beating out a number of other acts. Cardi B‘s dominance of Billboard’s new female rap ranking proves women now control ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Nicki Minaj has been one of the most influential figures in hip-hop, pop and music at large for almost two decades. With her ...