Who is the richest female rapper in the world?
Female rappers have been dominating the mainstream over the past decade. Artists such as MC Lyte, Foxy Brown, Lauryn Hill, Lil ‘Kim and Ladybug Mecca laid the blueprint for women to thrive in hip-hop today.
That success has also translated into impressive net worths, competing with male rappers on the rich scale. Earlier this year, CEO Today compiled a list of the 11 richest female rappers on the planet.
At number 11 on the list is Doja Cat, with a net worth of £12million. The Los Angeles artist has been everywhere over the last few years, flooding the charts with hits such as ‘Say So’, ‘Paint the Town Red’, ‘Woman’ and ‘Agora Hills’. If she continues her trajectory, she’ll climb up the rankings in no time.
Salt from Salt-N-Pepa just about makes it into the top ten with £14million, with Pepa just in front of her in ninth with £15 million. The rap trio are one of hip-hop’s most influential female acts, releasing their debut album, Hot, Cool & Vicious, in 1986. It sold over a million copies in America, making it the first female rap LP certified gold and platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.
Further down the list is Australian export Iggy Azalea, whose £15million net worth positions her as the eighth richest female rapper. Bhad Bhabie, who initially found fame through her “Cash Me Outside” meme from her appearance on Dr. Phil, is at number seven with a £25million net worth. In addition to music sales, OnlyFans content and brand endorsements have earned her millions.
With a net worth of £30million, Megan Thee Stallion occupies the sixth spot. The Houston rapper has been one of the most prominent female artists over the years, producing hit singles like ‘Hot Girl Summer’, ‘Savage’ and ‘Hiss’. Just above her is Lizzo, with a net worth of £40million, who seamlessly blurs the lines between singing and rapping.
Representing the ’90s and ’00s generations strong is Missy Elliott in the fourth spot with a £70million net worth, following Queen Latifah at number three with £70million. Both artists are trailblazers who undoubtedly inspired many others on the wealthy list.
Cardi B comes in at number two with a net worth of $80million. The Bronx rapper is known for speaking what’s on her mind and delivering some of the biggest tracks from female artists over the past decade. While she’s only dropped one album, Invasion of Privacy, in 2018, Cardi has provided constant hits such as ‘Bodak Yellow’, ‘I Like It’, ‘Please Me’, ‘WAP’ and ‘Up’ to name a few.
So, who is the richest female rapper in the world?
Nicki Minaj is the wealthiest rapper with a $150million net worth. Often referred to as the Queen of Rap, the Queens native has remained one of the biggest rappers in the world since the start of the 2010s. Known for her flow and alter egos, Nicki has switched between huge pop records and trading verses with the best lyricists, which is something she does best.
She once claimed that other female rappers don’t understand her and revealed what she’d like to hear more of from women in hip-hop. “I don’t think the new female rappers really understand who I am,” she told Interview Magazine. “A lot of the girls that came before me, they really were those sexual beings, and I was so inspired by them. But I’m not like that, I’m more the goofy girl.”
She continued, “I wish there was some more singing. I remember listening to Monica’s first album, for instance, and I couldn’t put it down. Or, of course, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. Now, what happened was that we introduced this guy who was a really great rapper, but he has great melodies, and his name is Drake.”