Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Sughnen Yongo is a Midwest writer covering Black women, pop culture. Megan Thee Stallion’s rise in hip-hop has earned her ...

These 22 OG female rappers laid the foundation for Hip Hop’s evolution, breaking barriers in a male-dominated industry. From Queen Latifah to Gangsta Boo, each artist brought a unique voice, style, ...

Kash Doll at WGCI's Summer Jam - (Photo by Eddy "Precise" Lamarre for rolling out) Arkeisha Knight, professionally known as Kash Doll, has emerged as a pivotal figure in the female rap scene, bringing ...

Philadelphia’s own Tiffany Jarmon stepped into the booth and emerged as Charli Baltimore, a name inspired by “The Long Kiss ...

Hip Hop has long been a male-dominated industry, where women have had to fight twice as hard for recognition—whether on the mic, behind the boards, or in the background shaping the culture. Yet, ...

In a defining moment for hip-hop, Nicki Minaj has secured her position as 2024’s highest-selling female rapper, overtaking previous chart-leader Doja Cat. Chart Data confirmed Minaj’s achievement on ...

Chuck “Jigsaw” Creekmur talks about Angie Stone’s profound impact on music talking to legends of Hip-Hop Culture. In 1981, after she had a hit song, Angie B was backstage at Disco Fever in the Bronx ...

Apple Music is celebrating a full decade of changing how the world listens to music. Over the past ten years, the platform has evolved from an ambitious launch to a dominant force in music streaming.

"The Real Queens of Hip-Hop" is set to air on Hulu and ABC News on Oct. 18. Even before hip-hop was called “hip-hop,” women were on the frontlines of the culture as emcees, rappers and producers. From ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Nicki Minaj has been one of the most influential figures in hip-hop, pop and music at large for almost two decades. With her ...

Billboard has concluded that Nicki Minaj is the best female rapper of all-time. Minaj became the first female rapper to have more than 100 Billboard Hot 100 hits when she achieved the feat in 2018l ...