She’s got money on her mind! These days, women are breaking all the stereotypes and establishing themselves in every different sector like the hip-hop industry. Right now, many female rappers are thriving in the rapping industry. As of this moment, they are killing on the rap scene and marking their place in the music industry.
Each year, many rappers step into the world of rap music, and in the last couple of years, we have witnessed some promising female rappers who have proved themselves with their musical skills and abilities. Every, now and then, the rap queens have shown the world why they are the best in the business. Read on further to learn the names of the top 10 richest female rappers in the world.
Top 10 richest female rappers in the world
1. Nicki Minaj
Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty, popularly known as Nicki Minaj is one of the best rappers of all time. The Trinidadian-born rapper is also referred to as the “Queen of Hip Hop”. She first garnered the attention of the viewers after she dropped her mixtapes between the years 2007 and 2009. She rose to prominence with her debut album, Pink Friday in 2010 which topped the U.S. Billboard 200 chart.
The Super Freaky Girl rapper’s sharp lyrics, versatility, and style statement have contributed to her fame and stardom. She earned the love and support of the fans when she released her song Monster where two rap legends Jay Z and Kanye West are present. Her second album Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded saw the light of day in the year 2012. Her third album, The Pinkprint released in 2014. She has many prestigious awards in her kitty and she is one of the richest rappers in the world.
As per Celebrity Net Worth, the estimated net worth of the rap mogul Nicki Minaj is a whopping $150 million. A large majority of her income comes from her music career and endorsements. Some of Nicki’s famous tracks are as follows: Bang Bang, Super Bass, Right By My Side, Make Me Proud, Monster, Your Love, Hey Mama and I’m The Best.
2. Cardi B
Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar Cephus, most noted by fans as Cardi B is a prominent American songwriter and rapper. She is one of the finest female rappers from New York. At first, she gathered the attention of the public as an influencer on Vine and Instagram. Later on, she appeared in the VH1 reality television series Love & Hip Hop: New York.
Cardi B released her debut album Invasion of Privacy in 2018 which reached No.1 on the Billboard 200. She even won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album as a solo artist for her album Invasion of Privacy. Her songs like Bodak Yellow and I Like It became big hits and broke many records.
The net worth of the American rapper, producer, reality television star, activist, and entrepreneur Cardi B is a staggering $80 million. Over the years, the Girls Like You crooner has earned her wealth through her music career, brand endorsements, clothing lines, and more. A few of her greatest songs are as follows: I Like It, Bodak Yellow, Pull Up, WAP Shake It, Money, and Drip.
3. Queen Latifah
Dana Elaine Owens, who is well known by the people by her stage name Queen Latifah, is one of the greatest female rappers. She was born on March 18, 1970, in Newark, New Jersey, and is a famous American singer, rapper, and actress. In 1989, she signed a deal with Tommy Boy Records, and during the same year, she released her debut album All Hail the Queen. Her song Ladies First from the album became a smashing hit.
Nearly 2 years later, Latifah dropped her second and last album with Tommy Boy Records titled Nature of a Sista’. Her third album Black Reign which featured the single “U.N.I.T.Y.” came out in the year 1993. She even won a Grammy for the revolutionary song which shed some light on violence against women and the objectification of Black female sexuality.
The media portal Celebrity Net Worth reported that the estimated net worth of the Grammy-winning musician Queen Latifah is somewhat around $70 million, thanks to her great career in music, films, and television. A few of her hit singles include Give Me Your Love, Dance For Me, U.N.I.T.Y, Come So Far, Wrath of My Madness, Simply Beautiful, and Weekend Love.
4. Missy Elliott
Melissa Arnette Elliott, professionally known as Missy Elliott was born on July 1, 1971, in Portsmouth, Virginia, U.S., and she is one of the wealthiest female rappers on the planet. She kicked off her music career in the early-mid 90s with the R&B girl group Sista. Soon after, she joined the R&B hip-hop collective Swing Mob.
In the past, Elliott has worked on several projects with her childhood friend Timbaland, and many renowned artists. Post various collaborations and guest appearances, she dropped her debut album Supa Dupa Fly in 1997. The album received a good response from the fans and it landed at the No.3 on the Billboard 200.
The net worth of the ‘Queen of Rap’ Missy Elliott is estimated to be $50 million. A couple of her popular tunes include Lose Control, Throw It Back, The Rain, Cool Off, We Run This, Why I Still Love You, and Shake Your Pom Pom.
5. Bahamadia
Antonia D. Reed better known by her stage name Bahamadia is an American hip-hop artist and singer. She is one of the best female rappers. She released her debut studio album Kollage, in the year 1996. She shot to fame after her songs started getting successful in the 1990s. Then, she dropped her EP BB Queen in 2000.
Bahamadia released a full-length album, Good Rap Music, in 2005. Since then, she has been featured on many tracks by famed artists such as The Roots, Jedi Mind Tricks, Erykah Badu, Morcheeba, Guru, and Towa Tei, among others. Before becoming a popular hip-hop artist, she was a music DJ at house parties around Philadelphia.
The net worth of the Philly rap legend Bahamadia is $32 million. Some of her hit songs include Total Wreck, I Confess, Three The Hardway, Special Forces, Commonwealth (Cheap Chicks), Dialed Up Vol. 1, Here, and Dialed Up Vol. 2.
6. Sandra Denton
Sandra Jacqueline Denton aka ‘Pepa’ is a Jamaican–American rapper and actress. She caught the public eye as a member of the female hip-hop trio Salt-N-Pepa. As of yet, the Grammy Award-winning trio has sold more than 15 million records. Apart from her music career, she has also starred in reality TV shows like The Salt-N-Pepa Show and Growing Up Hip Hop.
The estimated net worth of Pepa is somewhat around $15 million. A few of her hit singles include Shake Your Thang, Expression, I Don’t Know, Do You Want Me, I Am The Body Beautiful, Let’s Talk About Sex, Ain’t Nuthin’ but a She Thing, Somebody’s Gettin’ on My Nerves, and No One Does It Better.
7. Cheryl James
Cheryl James better known as Salt is an American rapper and songwriter. She is one of the richest female rappers in the world right now. She is a member of the Grammy award-winning female rapper group Salt-N-Pepa which also includes Pepa (Sandra Denton) and Spinderella (Deidra “Dee Dee” Roper).
James even starred in The Salt-N-Pepa Show, a reality TV series focusing on reforming the group, which aired on VH1 in the year 2008. The net worth of the famous rapper is about $14 million. Some of her popular songs include Shoop, Push It, None of Your Business, and Do You Want Me.
8. DJ Spinderella
Deidra Muriel Roper, known as DJ Spinderella is an American DJ, rapper, and producer. She is widely noted as a member of the hip-hop group Salt-n-Pepa. She often appeared in the reality TV series The Salt-N-Pepa Show, which premiered on the VH1 network in 2008. The estimated net worth of DJ Spinderella is $10 million.
9. Eve
Eve is an American rapper from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She began her rapping career as a teenager when she first appeared on Dr. Dre’s label Aftermath as Eve of Destruction. Along with this, she has released many successful albums. She has an estimated net worth of $10 million. Her most famous songs are: Let Me Blow Ya Mind, Gangsta Lovin, Got What You Need, What Ya Want, 4 My People and Who’s That Girl.
10. Lauryn Hill
Lauryn Hill is an American singer/songwriter, rapper, producer, and actress. She was born on May 26, 1975, in Newark, New Jersey, U.S. She is well-known for being a member of the band the Fugees and for her subsequent solo career. Hill who is the winner of eight Grammy Awards and NAACP’s President’s Award, is a famous figure in the hip-hop world.
With an estimated net worth of $9 million, Lauryn Hill is at No. 10 in our list of richest female rappers in the world. A couple of her notable tracks include Ex-Factor, Doo Wop, Turn Your Lights Down Low, Tell Him, Lost Ones, No Woman, No Cry, I Used To Love Him, Superstar, Final Hour, and The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill.
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