The Best Female Rappers Of 2023
Over 100 Ranker voters have come together to rank this list of The Best Female Rappers Of 2023
Female rappers continue to shift and adapt and now encompass all kinds of different styles from conscious to cocky. From Grammy Award-winning Traumazine queen Megan Thee Stallion to rage rapper Rico Nasty, 2023's hottest female hip hop artists are constantly dropping new bangers. The one-and-only Nicki Minaj continues to sit on her throne, and 2019 XXL Freshman Tierra Whack is fresh off the heels of a collaboration with the legendary The Roots.Â
Which trending female hip hop artists are you most excited to see live, and whose records are you currently listening to? Vote below for the best female rappers of 2023, and be sure to also check out this year's top new rap albums here.
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- Onika Tanya Maraj (born December 8, 1982), known professionally as Nicki Minaj, is a Trinidad and Tobago-born rapper, singer, songwriter, actress, and model. Born in Saint James, Port of Spain, and ...more
- Megan Jovon Ruth Pete (born February 15, 1995), known professionally as Megan Thee Stallion (pronounced "Megan the Stallion"), is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. Originally from Houston, ...more
- Amala Ratna Zandile Dlamini (born October 21, 1995), known professionally as Doja Cat, is an American singer, rapper and songwriter. Born and raised in Los Angeles, she began making and releasing ...more
- Isis Gaston (born January 1, 2000), known professionally as Ice Spice, is an American rapper. She began rapping in 2021, and she rose to popularity with her 2022 single "Munch (Feelin' U)." Ice ...more
- Belcalis Almanzar (born October 11, 1992), known professionally as Cardi B, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and media personality. Born and raised in The Bronx, New York, she first ...more
- Melissa Arnette "Missy" Elliott (born July 1, 1971) is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, dancer, and philanthropist. She embarked on her music career with all-female R&B group ...more