Top 11 Highest-Paid Female Rappers in the World in 2024

The rap industry has long been dominated by male artists, but female rappers have been making their mark in the industry for decades. From the likes of Missy Elliott and Lil Kim to Cardi B and Nicki Minaj, female rappers have been steadily gaining recognition and respect in the rap world. Though there are many female rappers who have reached fame, I have listed the richest female rappers in the world.

From Nicki Minaj’s estimated net worth of $80 million to Cardi B’s estimated net worth of $20 million, these women have made a name for themselves in the rap industry and have earned their place among the richest female rappers in the world.

Highest-paid female rappers in the world 2024 and their net worth

Name of the Rapper	Net Worth	Nationality
Nicki Minaj	$150 Million	Trinidad and Tobago
Cardi B	$80 Million	American
Queen Latifah	$70 Million	American
Missy Elliott	$50 Million	American
Sandra Denton	$15 Million	Jamaican
Cheryl James	$14 Million	American
M.I.A.	$14 Million	British
DJ Spinderella	$10 Million	American
Eve	$10 Million	American
Iggy Azalea	$10 Million	Australian
MC Lyte	$8 Million	American

Details of 11 Richest Female Rappers in the World

#1. Nicki Minaj – $150 Million

Full Name	Onika Tanya Maraj
Age	40 Years
Years Active	2004 to Present
Top Awards	American Music Awards, MTV Video Music Awards, BET Awards, Billboard Music Awards, Brit Awards, Guinness World Records.
Best Songs	Anaconda, Starships, Super Bass, Beez in the Trap, Truffle Butter, etc.

Nicki Minaj is one of the most popular and highest-grossing female rappers of all time. She is also one of the most controversial artists in the music industry. Nicki Minaj’s music can be described as a mix of hip-hop, rap, and pop.

She first gained attention after releasing her mixtape, “Queen of the Southside” in 2007, which led to her signing with Young Money Entertainment. In 2010, she released her debut album “Pink Friday” which was certified triple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Today, she is the richest female rapper in the world with a net worth of more than $80 Million.

#2. Cardi B – $80 Million

Full Name	Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar Cephus
Age	30 Years
Years Active	2015 to Present
Top Awards	Grammy Awards, Billboard Music, Guinness World Records, American Music Awards, ASCAP, BET Hip Hop Awards, etc.
Best Songs	WAP, Up, I Like It, Please Me, Shake It, Money, Be Careful, Bodak Yellow, Tomorrow 2

Cardi B is a rapper from New York City. She is known for her dancehall-influenced hip-hop and trap music. Cardi B made her debut in 2015 with the mixtape Gangsta Bitch Music Vol. 1. Cardi B’s debut studio album, Invasion of Privacy, was released in 2018 and debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart.

Her song “Bodak Yellow” has been extremely popular on Spotify and Apple Music. She is also a multi-platinum recording artist. Cardi B has been nominated for multiple awards including the Grammy Awards for Best Rap Performance and Best Rap Song.

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#3. Queen Latifah – $70 Million

Full Name	Dana Elaine Owens
Age	53 Years
Years Active	1989 to Present
Top Awards	Grammy Award, Emmy Award, Golden Globe Award, Screen Actors Guild Award, NAACP Image Award.
Best Songs	It’s Alright, U.N.I.T.Y, Ladies First, Just Another Day, Court is in Session, Paper, etc.

Queen Latifah is one of the best and most successful female performers of our time. Although she has been around for more than three decades, it wasn’t until the early 1990s that she found success. Queen Latifah is renowned for her extraordinary intelligence and talent.

She joined the hip-hop group Ladies Fresh as a beatboxer in 1989 and was a founding member of the Flavor Unit. By rapping about issues related to being a black woman, Latifah established herself in hip-hop. Her songs addressed issues with relationships, street harassment, and domestic violence.

For her work in film and television, Latifah has been nominated for several awards, one of which is the Grammy Award.

#4. Missy Elliott – $50 Million

Full Name	Melissa Arnette Elliott
Age	52 Years
Years Active	1991 to Present
Top Awards	Grammy Award, Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award, MTV Video Music Award, American Music Award, and BRIT Award.
Best Songs	Work It, RATATA, Lose Control, Lobby, Get Ur Freak On, One Minute Man, Hot Boyz, etc.

Missy Elliott is one of the most successful artists of all time. She has released countless albums, won numerous awards, and has had multiple collaborations with other artists. She has also been a model for many brands. Recently in the year 2024, she became the first female hip-hop artist nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Several media outlets often refer to her as the “Queen of Hip Hop”, “Queen of Rap”, and the “First Lady of Hip Hop”.

She is also a philanthropist who is using her influence to make a difference in the lives of others. Currently, she is associated with organizations like PETA, Lil’ Kim Cares Foundation, etc.

#5. Sandra Denton (Pepa) – $15 Million

Full Name	Sandra Jacqueline Denton
Age	56 Years
Years Active	1985 to Present
Top Awards	Grammy Award, BET Hip Hop
Best Songs	Shoop, Push It!, None of Your Business, Gitty Up, Do You Want Me, Let’s Talk About Sex, Shake Your Thang

Sandra Denton, better known as Pepa, is a rapper and songwriter best known for her work with the female rap group Salt-N-Pepa. She is one of the most successful female rappers of all time and has released many solo albums. In 2008, Denton starred in The Salt-N-Pepa Show, a reality television show about the group’s reformation. Denton has been a supporting cast member on the music reality show Growing Up Hip Hop, which airs on We TV, since January 2016.

#6. Cheryl James (Salt) – $14 Million

Full Name	Cheryl Renee James
Age	57 years
Years Active	1985 to Present
Top Awards	Grammy Award, BET Hip Hop
Best Songs	Sexy Noises Turn Me On, Somma Time Man, Shoop, Expression.

Cheryl James, better known as Salt, is a rapper from Brooklyn, New York. She has been making music since she was 18 years old and has been rapping for about 10 years.  Cheryl James started rapping when she was in school. She is able to create a persona that is loved by many and she is someone who has been able to do this through her lyrics and her music. Some of her most famous songs include Shoop, Whatta Man, Backyard, etc.

#7. M.I.A. – $14 Million

Full Name	Mathangi Arulpragasam
Age	48 Years
Years Active	2000 to Present
Top Awards	American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) award,  MTV Video Music Award.
Best Songs	Paper Planes, Galang, Bad Girls, Bucky Done Gun, Jimmy, etc.

M.I.A. is a British rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, and activist. Born in London to Tamil parents from Sri Lanka, she moved to the United States at the age of 11. She rose to prominence in the early 2000s with her debut album Arular, which was critically acclaimed and earned her international recognition.

She is known for her politically charged lyrics and her unique sound, which blends elements of hip-hop, electronic, dance, and world music. Her music has been praised for its creativity and its ability to challenge social norms. She has collaborated with a variety of artists.

#8. DJ Spinderella – $10 Million

Full Name	Deidra Muriel Roper
Age	52 Years
Years Active	1986 to Present
Top Awards	VH1 Hip Hop Honors, BET ICON
Best Songs	Politely Rude, Let’s Talk About Sex, Spinderellas Not a Fella, Solo Power

DJ Spinderella is an American hip-hop artist and DJ best known for her work with the Grammy Award-winning group, Salt-N-Pepa. Born Deidra Roper in 1970 in Brooklyn, New York, she began her career as a DJ in the late 1980s. She is credited with being the first female DJ to gain mainstream success in the hip-hop industry.

She is known for her signature scratching techniques, which she has used to great effect on many of Salt-N-Pepa’s classic hits. In addition to her music career, DJ Spinderella is an active philanthropist and advocate for social justice. She has been involved in numerous charitable organizations.

#9. Eve – $10 Million

Full Name	Eve Jihan Cooper
Age	44 Years
Years Active	1996 to Present
Top Awards	Grammy Award, MTV Video Music Award, Daytime Emmy Award
Best Songs	Let Me Blow Ya Mind, What Ya Want, Down Bottom, 4 My People, Gotta Man

Eve is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and actress from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She is best known for her Grammy Award-winning single “Let Me Blow Ya Mind” with Gwen Stefani, as well as her other solo singles “What Ya Want” and “Gangsta Lovin'”.

In addition to her music and acting career, she is also a fashion designer and a talk show host. Eve is a true multi-talented artist who has achieved success in multiple fields.

#10. Iggy Azalea – $10 Million

Full Name	Amethyst Amelia Kelly
Age	33 Years
Years Active	2011 to Present
Top Awards	American Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards, MTV Video Music Award, People’s Choice Award
Best Songs	Problem, Team, XXTRA, Go Hard or Go Home, Work, Sip It, Fancy

Iggy Azalea is an Australian rapper, singer, songwriter and model. She is one of the most successful female rappers of all time and has been nominated for numerous awards, including multiple Grammy Awards. Iggy Azalea first rose to fame in 2011, when she released her debut mixtape, Ignorant Art. She has also collaborated with numerous artists including FKi and Natalie Sims.

#11. MC Lyte – $8 Million

Full Name	Lana Michele Moorer
Age	52 years
Years Active	1987 to Present
Top Awards	Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards
Best Songs	Cha Cha Cha, Cold Rock a Party, Paper Thin, Ruffneck, Keep On, Keepin’On, When in Love

MC Lyte is an iconic American rapper who has been a major influence in the hip-hop industry for over 30 years. Born Lana Michelle Moorer in 1970. MC Lyte is an iconic American rapper who has been a major influence in the hip-hop industry for over 20 years. Born Lana Michelle Moorer in 1970, she was the first solo female rapper to release a full-length album, Lyte as a Rock, in 1988.

She has been nominated for multiple Grammy Awards and has won numerous awards, including the Soul Train Music Award for Best Female Rap Album in 1996. In addition, she has been featured on tracks with other notable artists such as Queen Latifah, Will Smith, and Missy Elliott. MC Lyte is also an advocate for social justice, particularly for women’s rights.

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