Cardi B Ranked 11th Best Female Rapper of All-Time by Billboard

In a recent list released by Billboard, Cardi B has been named the 11th Best Female Rapper of All-Time. The ranking has sparked debate among fans and critics, with some arguing that the “Bodak Yellow” hitmaker deserves a higher spot, while others believe she may have been overrated.

Cardi B’s rise to fame was nothing short of meteoric, with her debut single “Bodak Yellow” reaching the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 2017. Since then, she has released a string of successful collaborations and solo projects, cementing her status as one of the most popular figures in contemporary hip-hop.

However, not everyone is convinced that Cardi B’s commercial success translates to a spot among the all-time greats. Some critics have argued that her lyrics often prioritize shock value over substance, while others have questioned her longevity in the industry.

Despite the controversy surrounding her ranking, Cardi B remains one of the most influential figures in modern hip-hop. Her impact on the genre cannot be denied, and her ability to spark conversation and drive sales is undeniable.

The Billboard list features a diverse range of female rappers, from legends like Missy Elliott and Lauryn Hill to contemporary stars like Megan Thee Stallion and Nicki Minaj. Cardi B’s placement at number 11 is sure to spark further debate about the ranking and the criteria used to determine it.

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BILLBOARD WROTE

Even with only one album to her name, Cardi B has reshaped the rap stratosphere during her eight-year run. After Nicki Minaj dog walked the competition for nearly a decade, in 2017, Cardi entered the fray, looking to detonate and explode on the female rap scene.

“Bodak Yellow” was her first declaration as she barreled herself into the conversation, with saucy taunts and racy lyrics that made her easy to love. Once Bardi secured her first Hot 100 chart-topper with “Bodak,” she caught fire, notching four more No. 1s: as a lead artist on “Up,” “WAP” with Megan Thee Stallion and “I Like It” with J Balvin and Bad Bunny, and as a guest on Maroon 5’s “Girls Like You.”

The proverbial icing on Cardi’s tall cake of accolades lies in her 2018 opus, Invasion of Privacy – arguably one of the best rap releases of the modern era, Cardi not only became the first solo female artist to win best rap album at the Grammys, but also the first to have every song on her album go platinum. – C.L.

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