Among the scholars’ concerns are the roles of women as hip-hop artists, fans, and cultural emblems. Does ... Along with the video vixen whose curvy silhouette can command as much as $3,000 ...

Shanté is a noted pioneer among women in hip-hop, widely credited for creating the first diss track when she unveiled “Roxanne’s Revenge” in 1984 at the age of 14.

Her “Ladies Night” deep cut on her debut album was cameo to marvel at, featuring women in hip-hop, everyone from Coco of SWV, Missy Elliott, Da Brat, Angie Martinez, and Mary J. Blige.

Women in hip-hop, then, became a voice for underserved women whose voices regularly went ignored. As more women emerged in hop-hop, their presentations of womanhood and femininity became more diverse.

Given the history of female rap at the Grammys and the several years of lacking representation for women in hip-hop, a redefining and reimagining of these categories is desperately needed.

As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, we’re taking a moment to honor some of our favorite women rappers, from Lil’ Kim and Missy Elliott to Megan Thee Stallion and Cupcakke.

This conversation is a microcosm of the larger picture of female relationships in hip-hop, with social media amplifying every spat and heated online exchange. In the late 90s, ...

With hip-hop celebrating its 50th anniversary last month, Billboard Explains breaks down the importance of female MCs during the genre's growth. × Skip to main content ...

Southern female rappers are taking over hip-hop in 2024 with chart-toppers, sold-out tours, and a powerful shift in representation.

Piper Carter, Founder of We Found Hip Hop, joins Lisa Germani on Community Connect to talk about the importance of women in hip hop, as well as how We Found Hip Hop continues to grow. Latest U.S.

ATLANTA — Rasheeda Frost’s relationship with hip-hop started in 1981. She was a kindergartener when her mother gave her a record player, and she would continuously spin it, not knowing what it ...