Nicki Minaj just claimed the top spot on a list that could spark endless debates, Billboard has officially crowned her “the greatest female rapper of all time.”
This list, put together by Billboard staff, didn’t just shine the spotlight on Nicki. It also celebrated icons like Missy Elliott, Lauryn Hill, and Queen Latifah.
But here’s where it gets spicy, Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion, two of Nicki’s biggest rivals, didn’t even make the top 10.
Here’s the breakdown:
• Nicki Minaj took number 1.
• Missy Elliott, Lauryn Hill, Lil’ Kim, and Queen Latifah followed closely behind at numbers 2 through 5.
• Rounding out the top 10: MC Lyte, Salt-N-Pepa, Roxanne Shanté, Eve, and Foxy Brown.
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Cardi B landed at number 11. Megan Thee Stallion at number 15.
While fans often hail Nicki as the GOAT, she is still chasing one elusive prize a Grammy.
Meanwhile, both Cardi and Megan have already snagged theirs in the rap categories.
Is Billboard’s ranking a long-overdue recognition for Nicki or just the beginning of another rap-era rivalry?