Hip Hop music and art have been the voice of revolution anger and tribute since the start of modern era. Wrapped in upbeat and heart-touching lyrics, hip-hop music always manages to travel from heart to mind. However, just like any other industry, the hip hop industry has also seen male dominance but with the changing dynamics, some of the exceptionally marvelous female rappers are coming up and taking over the scene. They are nt only delivering hard-hitting songs like the male rappers but also are taking big paycheques like them. Today, we bring you a list of the top 10 richest female rappers and their net worth.
1. Nicki Minaj ($85 million); Onika Tanya Maraj or widely known as Nicki Minaj is the voice behind chartbuster songs like Starships, Your Love, and Anaconda and is one of the richest rappers of the industry. Nicki is a rapper, songwriter, actor, and model and also has won Grammy for her work.
2. Queen Latifah ($70 million): The word ‘Queen’ is a proper description of rapper, Queen Latifah. Born Dana Elaine Owens, Latifah made her debut back in 1989 with her album, All Hail The Queen, and since she has been talking about gender inequality, injustice, and women empowerment.
3. Missy Elliot ($50 million): Making her mark in the industry for her work between the 1990s to 2000s, Missy Elliot has been a part of the industry for a very long time now. The artist has given a slew of chart-busting songs including, The Cookbook.
4. Cardi B ($30 million): The modern-day singing and rapping sensation, Cardi B is nothing less than an internet sensation. Currently ruling the industry, Cardi B is known for her aggressive and explosive lyrics.
5. Cheryl James (Salt) ($14 million): Cheryl James or known as Salt, is one of the rappers who made their name in the industry for their strong rhyming scheme and explosive lyrics. She was the lead vocalist of the Salt-N-Pepa group alongside Sandra Denton and Spinderella.
6. DJ Spinderella ($10 million): Deidra Muriel Roper aka DJ Spinderella, is one of the rappers who made their name big on the global stage. She is the main vocalist of hip hop band titled Salt-N-Pepa. Other than being a rapper, she is also an actress and a radio host.
7. Eve ($10 million): Eve Jihan Cooper aka EVE is the rapper who is known for keeping the authentic hip hop scene alive. The artist has collaborated with some big names including Jadakiss, Gwen Stefani, Beanie Sigel, and Alicia Keys. This also led her to win the Grammy Award for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration in 2002.
8. M.I.A. ($14 million): M.I.A. music is an innovative blend of hip-hop, electro, dancehall, and grime. She has bagged awards like Academy Award, three Grammy Awards, a Mercury Prize, and an MBE for service to music. Mathangi 'Maya' Arulpragasam, better known by her stage name M.I.A is also a social activist.
9. Lil’ Kim ($18 million): Kimberly Denise Jones, aka Lil’ Kim, is a rapper, actress, model, and reality television personality. She began rapping in her teenage years, as she was inspired by Diana Ross. Lil made her debut in 1996 with the album Hard Core.
10. Iggy Azalea ($15 million): Iggy Azalea is an Australian rapper, model, and songwriter. She is best known for songs like, Fancy, Work, Black Widow, and Change Your Life. Iggy moved from Australia to America to pursue her career in music.
