8 Black female rappers you should add to your summer playlist immediately!
The weather is getting nicer and it’s time to dig out those summer clothes from the back of your closet because we are officially outside! Everyone knows that a major ingredient to a successful summer is the playlists in your rotation. If you’re feeling out of the loop on the music scene, don’t worry we are here to help! Hip hop is always a good place to start…
Over the past few years we’ve enjoyed witnessing female rappers take over the game with the rise of mainstream artists like Nicki Minaj, Megan Thee Stallion and Cardi B. But these powerful women aren’t the only ones that have been putting in work and releasing quality projects. We’ve compiled a handy list of female rappers that will definitely set the perfect vibes for your summer excursions! To get you started, check out the first in our summer playlist series 👇🏾🎶
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CHIKA released her debut single No Squares in 2019 and has been blessing us with her growing talent ever since. This Grammy-nominated powerhouse is the ultimate multi-hyphenate: rapper, songwriter, activist, and poet.
Tkay Maidza is a Zimbabwean-born Australian rapper, singer and songwriter. In 2021, she released the third volume of her hugely popular mixtape Last Year Was Weird. This rising star has headlined sold out shows and festivals all over the world including in major cities like New York City and Los Angeles.
British rapper, singer, songwriter and actress Little Simz’ fourth album Sometimes I Might Be Introvert has received rave reviews globally. Described as ‘ambitious’ and ‘intimate’, the project earned her recognition at the 2022 Brit Awards where she won the Best New Artist category.
Tierra Whack is a Philadelphia-native who enjoyed early success as a battle rapper. She rightly continued to gain popularity in the industry after her debut album Whack World was released in 2018 to positive reviews. As a versatile artist, she has proved that she isn’t afraid to experiment and show off her talent and range through her music.
Known for concealing her face with a bandana, Leikeli47 is a hard-hitting rapper with impressive lyricism. She explained her mysterious artistic persona in an interview saying, "I feel like the Dark Knight, or one of those superheroes… the mask, it represents freedom. I'm free with it on." The Brooklyn rapper released her third studio album Shape Up this year, the final installation in a trilogy that included her debut album Wash & Set and the extremely popular Acrylic in 2018.
Named in XXL's 2017 top ten Freshman Class, Kamaiyah’s notoriety has only continued to rise. Boasting millions of streams, sold out shows and a loyal fanbase, in 2022, the Oakland California-native released her highly anticipated latest album Divine Timing.
Flo Milli is a true product of the social media age after her early singles Beef FloMix and In The Party went viral on TikTok, and ultimately led to a recording deal with a major label. Her fun and high-energy style has gained her growing popularity, evidenced by her inclusion in the XXL Freshman Class of 2021.
In 2016, Rapsody became the first female artist under JAY-Z’s Roc Nation label. Her second album Laila's Wisdom, released in 2017, received two Grammy nominations for Best Rap Album and Best Rap Song. Known for her intricate lyrics and flow, she remains a force to be reckoned with in the hip hop sphere.
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