Cardi B secures No. 1 on Billboard’s 2025 Hottest Female Rappers List

Billboard names the ten hottest female rappers of 2025.

Cardi B is ranked #1 on the ‘10 Hottest Female Rappers of 2025.’

Billboard staff ranks the ‘10 Hottest Female Rappers of 2025’

As per Billboard's team, the Bronx emcee took the #1 spot on Billboard's annual Hottest Female Rappers list for 2025, announced on Friday (December 5). Cardi was recognized for her influential album Am I The Drama?, chart success, cultural impact, and business ventures, surpassing artists like Doechii and GloRilla. This list assesses record quality, chart achievements, touring, business, and overall cultural influence, solidifying her role as a leading force in hip-hop. 

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