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BY CHARLIE J. Female rap has seen major changes over the past decade. A shift in pop culture has given recognition to the female rapper as a cultural icon in stark contrast to the genre’s urban and subversive origins in the 80s and 90s.The well-publicised and successful rise of rappers like Nicki Minaj and more recently Cardi B has paved the way for new artists with different styles, directions and approaches. For this reason, female rap is thriving. The genre boasts some of the most interesting artists of our time which, thanks to the pioneering work of their predecessors, now have a global platform. This is a list of current rappers that are most significant in my opinion. N.B.: I unfortunately had to remove many artists to fit with the title’s alliteration. Other fire rappers include, but aren’t limited to: Brooke Candy, Kash Doll, Princess Nokia, Dreezy, Leikeli 47, Maliibu Miitch, La Goony Chonga, Noname, City Girls, Little Simz, M.I.A. etc.
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