The “Women of Rap You Should Know" (Almost in Order) List

 This is going to get me into some trouble.

With my students’ help, I’ve compiled a list (in a kind of order that may change) for future discussions on the topic of “Women in Hip Hop.”

I know what you’re wondering, “Where is L’Trimm?” and “How about Iggy Azalea?” or “Doesn’t Fergie count?” The answers: “I don’t know,” “No,” and “Not sure.” [Send your hate mail (in general, of all kinds) to the reallyrealdonaldtrump@gmail.com. He’ll answer. I swear.]

Who am I missing?

1. Sha Rock

2. Jean Grae

3. Lauren Hill

4. Queen Latifa

5. Tanya “Sweet Tee” Winley

6. MC Lyte

7. Missy Elliot

8. Rapsody

9. Salt n Pepa

10. Bahamadia

11. M.I.A.

12. Lady of Rage

13. Nicki Minaj

14. Monie Love

15. Azalea Banks

16. Ms. Jade

17. Eve

18. Queen Pen

19. Lady B

20. Angel Haze
21. Roxanne Shante

22. Boss

23. Heather B

24. Sparky D

25. Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes

26. Antoinette

27. Rah Digga
28. JJ Fad
29. Cookie Crew

30. Nikki D
31. Neneh Cherry
32. The Conscious Daughters
33. Ladybug Mecca

34. Foxy Brown

35. Lil Kim

36. Da Brat

37. Remy Ma

38. Vita

39. The Real Roxanne

40. Lady Sovereign

41. Keys

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