This list of the top ten best American female rappers only includes female rappers from the United States who have dropped songs in recent times. The article is for entertainment purpose only, and includes the rappers’ net worth as see on the web. Most of these female rappers are young and in their 20s. Aside from music, these young artists make most of their money by promoting fashion for various brands. From Cardi B to Asian Da Brat, here is a nice list of ten American female rappers and their net worth.
- The 10 Best American Female Rappers and their net worth at a glance
- 1. Cardi B - $24 Million
- 2. Megan Thee Stallion - $3 million
- 3. Rico Nasty - $1 million dollar
- 4. Lizzo - $10 Million
- 5. Flo Milli - $300 Thousand
- 6. Saweetie - $4 million
- 7. Doja Cat - $4 Million
- 8. Nicki Minaj - $85 Million
- 9. CupcakKe - $500 thousand
- 10. Asian Da Brat - $500 Thousand
The 10 Best American Female Rappers and their net worth at a glance
- Cardi B – $24 Million
- Megan Thee Stallion – $3 million
- Rico Nasty – $1 million dollar
- Lizzo – $10 Million
- Flo Milli – $300 Thousand
- Saweetie – $4 million
- Doja Cat – $4 Million
- Nicki Minaj – $85 Million
- CupcakKe – $500 thousand
- Asian Da Brat – $500 Thousand
1. Cardi B – $24 Million
- Date of birth: 11 October 1992
- Full name: Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar
- Spouse: Offset (m. 2017)
- Children: Kulture Kiari Cephus
Forbes ranked rapper Cardi B in their list of the most influential female rappers of all time. The prominent New York rapper is known globally for her aggressive flow and candid lyrics. Her achievements and accolades so far in the music industry include: 5 Guinness World Records, 5 American Music Awards, 2 ASCAP Songwriter of the Year awards, 11 BET Hip Hop Awards, and a Grammy Award. She also won Billboard’s Woman of the Year award and placed tenth in Time magazine’s list of the hundred most influential people in the world. Her latest lead singles “WAP” and “UP” established her as the only female rapper to achieve chart-topping singles in two decades (2010s and 2020s). She has a net worth of $24 million, making her one of the richest female rappers in the world.
2. Megan Thee Stallion – $3 million
- Date of birth: 15 February 1995
- Height: 1.78 m
- Full name: Megan Pete
- Parents: Holly Thomas
Influenced by famous music artists such as Beyoncé, Pimp C, The Notorious B.I.G., Three 6 Mafia, Rapper Megan Jovon Ruth Pete, who goes by the stage name Megan Thee Stallion is known for her confidence, sensuality, and explicit lyrics. The Houston rapper always presents her sexuality throughout her lyrics, videos, and live performances. She released her debut studio album ‘Good News‘ in 2020, which peaked in the top 10 of the Billboard 200. She became more popular in 2020 for her single “Savage (Remix)” featuring Beyoncé, and her feature on Cardi B’s single “WAP”. Megan’s net worth is estimated to be $3 million.
3. Rico Nasty – $1 million dollar
- Date of birth: 7 May 1997
- Real name: Maria Kelly
- Genre: Hip hop music, Trap music, Punk rap, Hyperpop
- Record labels: Atlantic Records, Warner Music Australasia
Rapper Maria-Cecilia Simone Kelly, know best by her stage name Rico Nasty, is famous for her “aggressive, cutthroat flow”, unique delivery and punk aesthetic. Rico Nasty gained global recognition in 2018 with her singles “Smack a Bitch” and “Poppin”. Nasty who is from Palmer Park, Maryland, released her debut studio album ‘Nightmare Vacation’ in 2020. According to celebrity net worth, Nasty has a net worth of $1 million dollar.
4. Lizzo – $10 Million
- Date of birth: 27 April 1988
- Movies and TV shows: Hustlers, Party Legends, Brad Neely’s Harg Nallin’ Sclopio Peepio, Wonderland, Summer Hits
- Awards: Grammy Award for Best Pop Solo Performance
Plus size Rapper and body positive activist Lizzo, whose real name is Melissa Viviane Jefferson, rose to prominence with her third studio album, ‘Cuz I Love You‘ in 2019, which peaked inside the top 5 of the US Billboard 200. Her lead singles include Juice, Tempo, Truth Hurts, and Good as Hell. The Detroit rapper’s accolades so far, include: Best New Artist award, Best Urban Contemporary Album, Best Pop Solo Performance, and Best Traditional R&B Performance. Lizzo also takes up acting roles aside from her music activities. Forbes estimated Lizzo’s net worth to be $10 Million.
5. Flo Milli – $300 Thousand
- Date of birth: 9 January 2000
- Real name: Tamia Monique Carter
- Record label: RCA Records
- Albums: Ho, Why Is You Here?
Flo Mill, whose real name is Tamia Monique Carter, was described by New York Times’ Jon Caramanica as a “clever, cheerful lyricist”. Being the youngest on the list, the Mobile, Alabama rapper first gained popularity on the video sharing platform TikTok with her singles “Beef FloMix” and “In The Party“, before signing a recording deal with RCA Records. She received Best New Artist nomination for her debut mixtape, Ho, Why Is You Here?, at the 2020 BET Hip Hop Awards. Flo Milli has a growing net worth of $300 Thousand dollars.
6. Saweetie – $4 million
- Date of birth: 2 July 1993
- Height: 1.7 m
- Full name: Diamonté Quiava Valentin Harper
- Parents: Trinidad Valentin, Johnny Harper
Saweetie’s real name is Diamonté Quiava Valentin Harper. She rose to prominence with her debut single “Icy Grl”, a single that got her signed to Warner Records and her manager Max Gousse’s record label Artistry Worldwide. Saweetie’s debut album “Pretty Bitch Music“, which was preceded by the top 40 singles “Tap In” and “Best Friend” featuring Doja Cat, is scheduled for release anytime in 2021. Saweetie is the cousin of actress Gabrielle Union. She is worth $4 million.
7. Doja Cat – $4 Million
- Date of birth: 21 October 1995
- Real name name: Amala Ratna Zandile Dlamini
- Parents: Dumisani Dlamini, Deborah Elizabeth Sawyer
Doja Cat began her career as a teenager by making and releasing music on music sharing website ‘SoundCloud’. The Los Angeles rapper is globally known for her lead singles: “Mooo!”, “Juicy”, “Tia Tamera and “Say So”. Doja Cat has gained huge popularity with her music videos on video sharing platforms such as TikTok and YouTube. Her ability to sing, rap and produce has won her several accolades including: 3 Grammy Awards nomination, 2 American Music Awards, MTV Video Music Award for Push Best New Artist and its European counterpart. Doja Cat has a net worth of $4 Million.
8. Nicki Minaj – $85 Million
- Date of birth: 8 December 1982
- Spouse: Kenneth Petty (m. 2019)
- Movies and TV shows: The Other Woman, and more
- Nationality: American, Trinidadian
Dubbed as the “Queen of Rap” by several media outlets, Nicki Minaj, whose real name is Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty, is one of the most popular and best American female rappers with a whopping net worth of $85 Million. With a distinctive rapping style, Minaj is best known for unique flow and British cockney accents. With the ability to sing and rap, Minaj often combines metaphors, punch lines, and word play into her work. Many outlets has named Minaj as one of the most influential female rappers of all time. She is the recipient of numerous accolades. In 2019, Minaj announced her retirement from music to focus more on family.
9. CupcakKe – $500 thousand
- Date of birth: 31 May 1997
- Real name: Elizabeth Eden Harris
- Record label: CupcakKe
Chicago rapper CupcakKe whose real name is Elizabeth Eden Harris, is known for her hyper-sexualized, brazen style, and for her inclusion of themes such as LGBT and female empowerment in her music. Rolling Stone listed her debut mixtape ‘Cum Cake’ in their list of of the Best Rap Albums of 2016. She has a net worth of $500 thousand dollars.
10. Asian Da Brat – $500 Thousand
- Date of birth: 7 December 1996 (age 24 years), Dallas, Texas, United States
- Real name: Misharron Jermeisha Allen
- Record label: 1017 Records
Dallas rapper, Misharron Jermeisha Allen, known by her stage name Asian Da Brat or Asian Doll, is known to be the first female artist signed to Gucci Mane’s 1017 Eskimo Records. Allen changed her name to Asian Da Brat in 2019 in an attempt to distinguish herself from a group of female rappers using the stage name Doll. She has an estimated net worth of $500 Thousand dollars.
Source: Mag Grand