Bossed Up: The 6 Richest Female Rappers Running the Hip-Hop Game

The Breakdown: Female rappers are getting to the bag like never before—these queens turned bars into brands, chart hits into multimillion-dollar empires, and now they’re leading the rap game.

Female rappers are stacking paper like never before. These queens run the game on and off the mic, building empires that go way beyond chart-topping hits. From beauty empires to chart-topping anthems, these women turned their mics into money machines. And while the industry still favors men at the top, these ladies show what happens when you mix talent with hustle.

Here’s a breakdown of the richest female rappers in the world right now.

In every way, Nicki Minaj still wears the crown. She's banked a jaw-dropping $190.5 million through her music, brand partnerships, and hustling in fashion and wine ventures. Thanks to her early breakthrough mixtapes and Grammy-nominated albums like Pink Friday, she has sold millions of records globally and headlined sold-out tours, earning tens of millions from ticket sales alone. She then turned her Pink Friday persona into a full-blown business, with Myx Moscato collab, and linking up with brands like MAC to keep her pockets fat.

Cardi B follows, stacking about $80 million by straight-up turning Bronx grit into global appeal. After “Bodak Yellow” blew up, she parlayed her street-savvy attitude into deals with fashion lines, endorsements, and even acting gigs, per Celebrity Net Worth. Additionally, she serves as the face of Whip Shots, an alcoholic beverage brand distributed nationwide, collecting royalties and endorsement fees from every bottle sold.

Queen Latifah cemented herself as royalty long before many of these ladies dropped bars, and her $70 million net worth shows it. She flipped hip-hop success into acting roles, production credits, and a talk-show stint, proving that reigning over rap can translate straight into Hollywood boss moves. She starred in CBS’s The Equalizer, and also served as an executive producer of the series until it ended on May 2.

Missy Elliott secured around $50 million by pioneering sounds that flipped the rap game on its head. She produced and wrote for everybody from Aaliyah to Beyoncé, then staked her claim with vendetta-worthy visuals and futuristic flows. Today, her money flows from writing credits, producing tracks, and owning a legendary catalog that still pays out dividends.

Lizzo might be known for belting “Truth Hurts,” but she’s got a $40 million bag, too. Celebrity Net Worth suggests that her earnings from music and business ventures make up the bulk of her income. Touring has been a massive revenue driver for the MC. Her 2022 Special grossed approximately $85 million from 883,500 tickets sold over 68 dates worldwide. In business ventures beyond music, Lizzo launched Yitty shapewear in April 2022. The line generated over $1 million in sales on its first day, with projections nearing $100 million, per The Business of Fashion.

Megan Thee Stallion’s “Hot Girl Summer” era locked down about $30 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. She hammers stages with “Savage” and “Thot S**t,” rakes in brand partnerships with Pepsi and Fashion Nova, and even inked a Netflix deal. She is also the proud owner of a Pop Eye franchise location.