A powerhouse lineup celebrating the women dominating hip-hop this year.
Billboard has revealed its list of the 10 Hottest Female Rappers of 2025, and the lineup proves once again that women are running s**t in this era of hip-hop. At No. 1, Cardi B reclaims her throne as rap’s reigning queen, backed by the chart-topping success of AM I THE DRAMA?, which has dominated the rap charts for weeks. Right behind her, Doechii continues her unstoppable rise, with her breakout track “Anxiety” making seismic waves across the industry.
Landing at No. 3, GloRilla stays firmly in the spotlight with her GRAMMY-nominated GLORIUS giving her a major boost. Fresh energy fills out the top five with rising star YK Niece and viral sensation Bunna B, each bringing carefree swagger on standout records like “Bunna Summa” and “Innit.”
The middle section of the list is stacked with familiar heavy-hitters: Megan Thee Stallion, Latto, and the mysterious PLUTO, all of whom continue shaping hip-hop with their star power.
Rounding out the ranking are Monaleo and Ice Spice, two fiercely unapologetic artists whose fearlessness keeps them at the center of cultural conversation.
For anyone claiming female rap is “one-dimensional,” Billboard’s 2025 list is a clear reminder: the women of hip-hop are diverse, dominant, and defining the sound of the future.
Billboard’s 10 Hottest Female Rappers of 2025:
| Rank | Artist |
|---|---|
| #1 | Cardi B |
| #2 | Doechii |
| #3 | GloRilla |
| #4 | YK Niece |
| #5 | Bunna B |
| #6 | Megan Thee Stallion |
| #7 | Latto |
| #8 | PLUTO |
| #9 | Monaleo |
| #10 | Ice Spice |
Quincy is the creator of Ratings Game Music. He loves writing about music, taking long walks on beaches, and spaghetti that fights him back.
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