Top 10 Female Rappers of 2025: Staff Selections

In the evolving world of hip-hop, women have consistently pushed boundaries, and Billboards annual ranking celebrates their dominance. Building on the momentum of the first-ever Hottest Female Rappers list in 2024, the 2025 edition showcases artists who not only excelled on the charts but also influenced culture, fashion, and business ventures.

10. Ice Spice

After a quieter start to 2025, Ice Spice ended the year asserting her influence both musically and culturally. Her comeback single Baddie Baddie set a high-energy tone, featuring icons like Anok Yai and Suni Lee. Later, Pretty Privilege marked a fresh chapter in her career outside traditional album cycles. Strategic collaborations, including a remix of KATSEYEs Gnarly and a partnership with Latto on Gyatt, saw chart success and reinforced her presence in hip-hop.

Beyond music, Ice strengthened her cultural footprint through fashion campaigns, acting roles in Spike Lees Highest 2 Lowest, and a voice-acting debut in The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants. Internationally, she captivated audiences at Tokyos Harajuku Horror Night, solidifying her position as a global hip-hop and fashion influencer.

9. Monaleo

Monaleo made waves in the latter half of 2025, combining personal milestones with creative output. Her marriage to Stunna 4 Vegas led to her Who Did the Body project, featuring standout tracks like Putting Ya Dine, including a remix with YoungBoy Never Broke Again. Monaleo further showcased her versatility by joining forces with Sexyy Red and GloRilla on Summer Walkers Baller.

8. PLUTO

Emerging from Atlantas thriving scene, PLUTO solidified her position as a rising rap star. Teaming with YKNIECE, her summer hit WHIM WHAMIEE charted on the Billboard Hot 100 and dominated local charts. Her PLUTO WORLD project featured collaborations with YoungBoy Never Broke Again and Quavo, marking her as one of 2025s breakout artists.

7. Latto

Latto maintained momentum following Sugar Honey Iced Tea, releasing a remix of Blick Sumn with Playboi Carti and her Grammy-nominated track Somebody. Collaborations with Ice Spice and a refreshed take on Cardi Bs ErrTime demonstrated her ongoing relevance and ability to generate hits without a full album release.

6. Megan Thee Stallion

Megan Thee Stallion continued her trajectory as a powerhouse, highlighted by her self-titled album and headlining tour. High-profile appearances at Coachella and the Met Gala reinforced her influence, while singles like Lover Girl proved her chart dominance and cultural relevance, even alongside media attention on her personal life.

5. Bunna B

Bunna B entered the spotlight with the explosive Bunna Summa, inspired by Gucci Mane, and followed up with collaborations like Innit with YKNIECE and Hoes Be Mad featuring Cash Cobain. Her fearless energy and innovative style positioned her as one of the most exciting new voices in hip-hop.

4. YK Niece

Atlantas YK Niece led a wave of party-ready female rappers, gaining attention with hits like Whim Whamiee and her summer anthem based on Metro Boomins Take Me Thru Dere. Collaborations with Bunna B and viral moments solidified her status as a breakout star in 2025.

3. GloRilla

Memphis GloRilla achieved career highs, earning six Grammy nominations, including three for GLORIOUS and multiple best rap song nods. Chart-topping tracks like TGIF and Sticky accompanied a successful Glorious Tour, while her features for Lil Baby, Jorjiana, and GELO reinforced her versatility and chart dominance.

2. Doechii

Doechii rose to prominence without a full album release, winning Best Rap Album at the Grammys for Alligator Bites Never Heal and securing multiple awards across Billboard, BET, MTV, and GLAAD. Viral success of Anxiety propelled her to her first Hot 100 top 10, while her Live From the Swamp Tour highlighted her growing influence and expanding fanbase.

1. Cardi B

After seven years between albums, Cardi B returned with Am I The Drama?, earning her second No. 1 album and her 11th Grammy nomination. Her presence extends beyond music, from viral social media moments to standout fashion appearances. With the upcoming Little Miss Drama Tour and plans for a new album, Cardi B continues to dominate the rap landscape and cultural conversation in 2025.

Author: Caleb Jennings