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During the rise of this rap and hip-hop phenomenon were a select few of female Emcees whose name will always hold weight, when comparing the great female rappers . Of course, you have Queen Latifah, MissyElliot , MC Lyte, and even the modern Queen of rap Nicki Minaj, but like the men of hip hop, it took a few untold stories to evolve these respected acts of today. In the beginning rappers couldn’t make enough income to support themselves, because hip hop and rap was yet to be considered a music genre. So, throughout the Burroughs of New York, Emcees used battle rap as a positive outlet to express themselves, while creating a form of revenue. However, as the music evolved, so did the talent, inspiring more and more people which eventually led to 2018, where hip hop is the number 1 recording genre in the world. The rise of female Emcees As a hip-hop connoisseur , the moment I heard rumors of the legendary Roxanne Shanté biopic, I was instantly thrilled. Being a 90s baby, you ...

What a year Cardi B has had In a two year time span, she's managed from being a random new cast member on Love & Hip Hop New York, to one of the biggest female stars in the world. Her humble beginnings helped shape her intriguing image known "to keep it real." So how did this proud exotic dancer end up on the cover of New York Magazine and Rolling Stone's "Hot Issue?" F Cardi B initially gained recognition on Love & Hip Hop by having an unique voice, that audiences were drawn to. Using her new found reality tv fame, Cardi B expanded her fan base by posting Instagram videos, embracing the stripper lifestyle, that she was once criticized for. Although Cardi stated that rap was her purpose for being on the reality show, many still didn't consider her as an actual rapper. With a couple of tv appearances, and a few features, she was able to land a deal with Atlantic Records. Shortly after signing to Atlantic records, her debut commercial sing...