These days, lists are major points of contention, particularly in the entertainment sector. After Apple Music released its list of the 100 best albums, music lovers are still in shock. Now, let’s switch to Billboard. Unsurprisingly, the outlet’s ranking of the hottest female rappers sparked much criticism and talking points in the comment area. Some fans thought it was lacking, while others said it disregarded rappers who were less well-known but more driven by their work. Nicki Minaj taking the top slot infuriated several people.
All things considered, Minaj set the stage for the other rappers on the list. Due to a number-one song and a tour that set records, she has also had a comeback in the past year. By all measures, Nicki Minaj is the biggest female rapper out there—and that’s before her enormous influence is considered. Minaj served as an inspiration for the styles of Cardi B, GloRilla, and Doja Cat. GloRilla went so far as to claim that, with all the opportunities she created for female rappers, Minaj receives too much abuse. Nevertheless, rappers such as Sexyy Red and Megan Thee Stallion have seen incredible success in recent years. They are ranked two and three in that order. Ice Spice and Doja Cat complete the top five, even though the former has traditionally been more of a singer/pop sensation.
However, Doja Cat has fared much better than Megan or Sexy Red, as some admirers have noted. Her albums sell substantially more than everyone else on the list, and she has achieved many number-one hits both as a featured artist and as a solo artist. One person questioned, “Why is Megan higher than Doja?” Another person agreed, saying, “Lol, in no world is Meg better than Doja.” For others, Megan ought to be at the top of the list. Some supporters thought Sexyy Red was the most deserving of the title of “hottest” since she garnered the most attention in 2024. One Instagram user stated, “Sexy [sic] is the hottest out.”
Next, commissions came into focus. Rapsody was the name that was lacking, and it truly infuriated fans. The most well-known female rapper currently active is this North Carolina native, who released the critically acclaimed album Please Don’t Cry in May. One person on Instagram said, “No Rapsody is an automatic ignore.” Someone else said, “Rapsody is light-years better than this entire list.” “No shade, though.” Other well-known figures disregarded as deserving of attention were Kamaiyah, Lola Brooke, and Che Noir.
