Billboard dropped their top 10 hottest female rap artists of 2025 list, crowning Cardi B as the undisputed queen while highlighting nine other women who reshaped the genre this year.
Cardi B secured the top spot with unmatched reach and industry influence, keeping her name trending throughout 2025. Doechii claimed second place with standout creativity that caught critics’ attention. GloRilla earned third through high-energy tracks and national appeal that expanded her fanbase. YK Niece followed in fourth with fast-rising fame that surprised industry watchers. Bunna B took fifth after a breakout year that established her as a force. Megan Thee Stallion placed sixth with major records and a strong presence despite legal battles.
Right behind Cardi, Doechii continues her unstoppable rise, with her breakout track “Anxiety” making seismic waves across the industry. Landing at 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. Billboard noted that women continue to push new styles and sounds that change the rap landscape. The publication highlighted voices that transformed charts and cultural conversations.