When it comes to the best female rappers, 90s artists are at the top of the list. The 90s era wasn't just about grunge and boy bands; it was a monumental decade for hip-hop, paving the path for a new generation of lyrical empresses. This was the time when female rappers 90s broke through the glass ceiling, flaunting their distinctive styles, lyrical prowess, and invincible attitudes, fiercely competing with their male counterparts. In this feature, we are riding the waves of nostalgia, cruising back in time to rank the 15 best female rappers from the 90s who not only owned the charts but left an indelible mark on the hip-hop genre.
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The Top 15 Female Rappers: 90s Edition

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15. Nonchalant
Hometown: Washington D.C.
14. Rah Digga
Hometown: Newark, NJ
13. Charli Baltimore
Hometown: Philadelphia, PA
12. Roxanne Shante
Hometown: Queens, NY
11. Heather B
Hometown: Jersey City, NJ
10. Yo-Yo
Hometown: Compton, CA
9. MC Lyte
Hometown: Brooklyn, NY
8. Da Brat
Hometown: Chicago, IL
7. Foxy Brown
Hometown: Brooklyn, NY
6. Eve
Hometown: Philadelphia, PA
5. Queen Latifah
Hometown: Newark, NJ
4. Salt-N-Pepa
Hometown: Queens, NY
3. Lil' Kim
Hometown: Brooklyn, NY
2. Missy Elliott
Hometown: Portsmouth, VA
1. Lauryn Hill
Hometown: South Orange, NJ
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