Summary
- Female rappers are dominating the music scene, with net worths increasing and plans for new music releases in 2024.
- Despite challenges in the male-dominated rap industry, these talented women like Nicki Minaj, Cardi B, and Lizzo are thriving.
- Relationships, controversies, new albums, and personal growth - these female rappers are making waves and leaving their mark.
Some of the top female rappers today have net worths others might only dream about! Quite a few of them are currently in happy relationships, while others are single or caught up in off-and-on romances filled with drama making headlines consistently.
Being a female rapper comes with its own set of challenges. This is because the rap music industry is traditionally male-dominated. But, these young women seem to have things figured out and know what they're doing. Something that is proven by the size of their net worth.
Updated April 2024: All the women on this list have increased their net worth since the time it was first published in 2020. Many also have plans to release new music in 2024 or have already done so, leaving fans very excited for the new hits. These female rappers are leaving a huge mark on the music scene that has long been dominated by men.
15 Nicki Minaj
Net Worth: $150 Million
- Age: 41
- Relationship Status: Married to Kenneth Petty
Nicki Minaj is the oldest female rapper on this list at 41 years old but she doesn't look a day over 25. She has been stunning since the start and that is one thing that has not changed.
Minaj is married to Kenneth Petty and the two welcomed their first child in 2020. She announced her pregnancy on Instagram with a series of colorful photoshoot pictures. Although Petty has faced a slew of legal issues in the past few years, Minaj has stuck by her man.
In December 2023, Minaj released her latest album, Pink Friday 2. It debuted at the top of the Billboard 200 charts, proving that Minaj remains at the top of her game.
Nicki Minaj has a reported net worth of $150 million in 2024.
14 Cardi B
Net Worth: $80 Million
- Age: 31
- Relationship Status: Separated from husband, Offset
Cardi B is 31 years old and estranged from her husband and rapper, Offset from Migos.
In 2020, the two were going through some turmoil after cheating allegations were brought up against him. At that time, Cardi filed for divorce. However, the two reconciled until their most recent split at the end of 2023.
Offset and Cardi B share a daughter named Culture.
In March 2024, Cardi B released her newest single, "Enough (Miami)". She has hinted that a new album will be dropped in 2024. Just when though, the Bardi Gang is not sure.
Cardi B is currently worth $80 million.
13 Lizzo
Net Worth: $40 Million
- Age: 35
- Relationship Status: Boyfriend is Myke Wright
Lizzo is not known mostly for being a rapper since she is mainly a singer, but she still classifies as both. She is 35 years old and fun fact: she really knows how to play the flute!
These days she is in a relationship with Myke Wright, an actor and standup comedian. Lizzo is raking in the dough with her $40 million net worth.
Lizzo is a huge advocate for self-love and body acceptance, which is why her fans are so appreciative of her.
Recently, fans believed that Lizzo was quitting the music industry after she posted, "I quit" to social media. However, after clarification, Lizzo said that she was quitting "negative energy." Lizzo will remain a force in the music industry for years to come.
12 Megan Thee Stallion
Net Worth: $30 Million
- Age: 29
- Relationship Status: Boyfriend is Pardison "Pardi" Fontaine
Megan Thee Stallion came on the music scene in 2017 with "Make It Hot". Since then, she has continued to do big things, including Megan's most recent release, 2022's Traumazine.
Along the way, Megan Thee Stallion worked with Beyonce and worked on "Savage". The song turned into one of the biggest songs of 2020 in its remixed version.
Megan Thee Stallion was rumored to be dating Tory Lanez at one point, but after the news broke that he shot her in the foot, all rumors about the two dating each other quickly died down and turned into utter confusion. Today, Megan Thee Stallion's boyfriend is Pardison "Pardi" Fontaine, who she worked with before they become romantically involved.
Megan Thee Stallion is reportedly worth $30 million for now, but her net worth is obviously quickly growing.
11 Iggy Azalea
Net Worth: $15 Million
- Age: 33
- Relationship Status: Single
Iggy Azalea is 33 years old and single. The last serious relationship that Azalea had was with Plaboi Carti, with whom Azalea shares a child.
When Azalea was pregnant, she kept the pregnancy a secret until after the fact-- something Kylie Jenner also did. Once Kylie Jenner did that, it seemed like the thing to do among celebs. Other famous women who kept quiet about their pregnancies for a long time include Sophie Turner and Gigi Hadid.
In January 2024, Azalea seemingly announced her retirement from the music industry. She stated that she was not going to finish her album, an album that was being worked on with the now-incarcerated Tory Lanez. Whether Azalea will change her mind, remains to be seen.
Iggy Azalea is worth $15 million today.
10 Doja Cat
Net Worth: $12 Million
- Age: 28
- Relationship Status: Rumored to be dating J. Cyrus
Doja Cat is 28 years old, and her career could not be doing better. So much so that Doja Cat's net worth is already a reported $12 million.
In 2020, Doja Cat was wrapped up in scandal after getting exposed for hanging out in chatrooms where racially insensitive conversations were being had. She denied the rumors and then apologized for everything.
Doja Cat released her latest album, Scarlet in September 2023. However, a deluxe version of the album was released in April 2024 with a new single, "Masc".
9 Ice Spice
Net Worth: $8 Million
- Age: 24
- Relationship Status: Has not revealed the identity of her boyfriend
Ice Spice has been in the music industry for several years now, collaborating with other artists. As a result, she has managed to amass an $8 million net worth for herself and left fans wondering when Ice Spice would be releasing an album of her own.
As it turns out, in March 2024, Ice Spice finished recording her debut album, Y2K. While there is no release date as of yet, the album is already one of the most anticipated releases of 2024.
8 Latto
Net Worth: $5 Million
- Age: 25
- Relationship Status: Is in a relationship but has not revealed with whom
Latto is one of the youngest female rappers on this list at age 25. She is really ahead of the game! Her hit single "B**** From Da Souf" was released in 2019.
Latto is in a relationship with someone but wanting to "protect" the relationship, Latto has not revealed who that person is.
In February 2024, Latto released her newest single, "Sunday Service". Before that, Latto was featured in Jennifer Lopez's music video for the track, "Can't Get Enough".
Latto's net worth is $5 million.
7 Saweetie
Net Worth: $4 Million
- Age: 30
- Relationship Status: Single
Saweetie and Rapper YG were in a long-term relationship with one another starting in 2023. However, the two decided in January 2024 to mutually go their separate directions. As such, Saweetie is currently single.
Saweetie is 30 years old, worth $4 million, and beloved by many for being super beautiful. The way Saweetie looks makes a huge impact on her success since she looks so perfect all the time!
It appears that after years of delays, 2024 may be the year when Saweetie's debut album is finally released. The reason for the delay is that Saweetie felt that no one "cared about her music." Instead, after her song, "Icy Girl" was released and sold to cosmetic companies, Saweetie felt she became associated with makeup rather than music. But after giving the song some distance, Saweetie's album may be hitting the shelves later in 2024.
6 Kash Doll
Net Worth: $4 Million
- Age: 32
- Relationship Status: Boyfriend is Tracy T
Kash Doll is 32 years old. She and her boyfriend, rapper, Tracy T announced in March 2024 that they were expecting their second baby together.
Born in Detroit, Kash Doll, aka Arkeisha Knight, signed with Republic Records in 2018. Since then, Kash Doll has released the albums, Stacked, Brat Mail, and Kashin' Out.
In February 2024, Kash Doll released two new singles, "Big 1" and "Fawk Em".
Kash Doll is worth $4 million.
