5 Underrated Women in Hip-Hop!

With hip-hop artists like Ice Spice, Doja Cat, and Latto taking over the charts in recent years and breaking into the mainstream music scene, we’re reminded of all the underrated yet equally talented women in rap whose music has united fans and broken down barriers. Although these 5 artists come from different parts of the country and boast their own unique style, they’re bonded by the fact their dedication to the craft of music is, in large part, responsible for solidifying this decade in hip-hop as the era that women dominated!

1. Flo Milli

Age: 23

Origin: Mobile, Alabama

Most Streamed Song: “In the Party”

Underrated Track: “Bed Time”

Known for her brash lyrics and blaring beats, Flo Milli’s critically-acclaimed debut mixtape Ho, Why Is You Here? was named one of 2020’s best albums by both Rolling Stone and The New York Times.

2. Doechii

Age: 24

Origin: Tampa, Florida

Most Streamed Song: “What It Is (Solo Version)”

Underrated Track: “Persuasive” w/ SZA

Doechii’s star has risen to great heights thanks to her eccentric sound that blends hip-hop, R&B, and house genres. In 2023, she was honored with Billboard’s Women in Music Rising Star Award.

3. Rico Nasty

Age: 26

Origin: Prince George’s County, Maryland

Most Streamed Song: “Smack a B*tch”

Underrated Track: “B*tch I’m Nasty”

Rico Nasty’s signature raspy flow is often paired with unique trap-style beats. Nasty’s debut album Nightmare Vacation received high praise for her equally endearing exploration of pop, punk, and electronic sounds.

4. Leikeli47

Age: Unknown

Origin: Brooklyn, New York

Most Streamed Song: “Money”

Underrated Song: “Don’t do it”

You may know some of Leikeli47’s songs already from movies like Booksmart and television shows like "Insecure" and "Superstore" as her music has been celebrated for its clever, cinematic, and powerful production value.

5. Baby Tate

Age: 27

Origin: Atlanta, Georgia

Most Streamed Song: “Stupid” w/ Ashnikko

Underrated Track: “Pedi”

Baby Tate has been lauded for her quirky sound and sex-positive lyrics and double-entendres that subtly acknowledge the unfair imbalance between female and male hip-hop artists of today's day and age. 

Stream the music of some of the aforementioned artists (among many more!) in Spotify’s official Women of Hip-Hop playlist!