Nicki Minaj named greatest Female Rapper of all time

Billboard has officially crowned Nicki Minaj as the greatest female rapper of all time.

The newly released list, compiled by Billboard’s editorial team, highlights iconic women in hip-hop, with Missy Elliott, Lauryn Hill, and Queen Latifah also making prominent appearances.

In a twist that surprised many fans, Minaj’s well-known competitors Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion were placed outside the top 10.

Minaj secured the number one spot, followed by Missy Elliott at #2, Lauryn Hill at #3, Lil’ Kim at #4, and Queen Latifah rounding out the top five.

The rest of the top 10 featured influential names like MC Lyte, Salt-N-Pepa, Roxanne Shanté, Eve, and Foxy Brown.

Cardi B landed at #11, while Megan Thee Stallion was listed at #15.

Despite her dominance and cultural impact, Nicki Minaj has never won a Grammy—unlike Cardi B and Megan, who have both received the coveted award in rap categories.