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Key Takeaways
- Female rappers have diversified their income through music sales, brand partnerships, endorsements, and investments, helping them achieve significant net worths in 2025.
- Even artists from earlier decades, such as Lil’ Kim and Sandra Denton, continue to maintain substantial net worths due to smart investments and legacy earnings.
Besides album sales, there are different avenues like sponsorships, royalties etc; that are adding to female rapper’s income in 2025.
In this article, we have covered female rapper’s income from several sources to give you a number closest to their net worth.
10 Richest Female Rapper In 2025
Nicki Minaj
Nicki Minaj, often referred to as the queen of female rap, has an impressive net worth of $150 million coming from a diversified portfolio. Her rise began with the release of “Pink Friday” , featuring the hit single “Super Bass,” and there was no stopping her.
Her music career has generated millions from album sales, tours, and streaming platforms. In addition to her rap career, she has secured lucrative endorsement deals with brands such as MAC and Pepsi, made appearances on reality television, and launched a successful line of fragrances.
These endeavors, along with her sharp business acumen, have established her as the wealthiest female rapper.
Cardi B
Cardi B has amassed an impressive net worth of $80 million. She transitioned from social media stardom and reality TV to becoming a rap icon. Her music career took off with chart-topping hits like “Bodak Yellow,” which led to multiple diamond-certified singles and substantial earnings from streams, tours, and album sales.
She has earned millions through brand partnerships with companies like Reebok and Fashion Nova, launched her own fashion lines, and her OnlyFans account.
Her wealth was further increased by high-profile performances and appearances. She also earned through merchandise that was sold out within minutes of its release.
Queen Latifah
Queen Latifah has an impressive net worth of $70 million coming from her diverse career in music, film, television, and business. She was a pioneer in rapping that completely changed the rap game in the late 1980s. Her “All Hail the Queen” topped charts and is still among the best rap albums of all time.
Besides her impactful music career, she managed to achieve significant success in Hollywood, appearing in popular films like “Chicago” and TV series such as “Living Single,” which added millions to her earnings.
Endorsements in the cosmetics industry, real estate investments, and her own production company are just some of the investments in her portfolio.
Missy Elliott
Missy Elliott, another top female artist in hip-hop has a net worth of $50 million mostly contributed by her music, songwriting, and various business endeavors. Since her debut in 1997, she has sold over 30 million records in the U.S. and has been honored with five Grammy Awards.
Her wealth stems from successful albums like Supa Dupa Fly and Miss E… So Addictive, as well as her work in ghost songwriting and producing for prominent artists. Count all these, plus her investments and it all totals down to a multi-million dollar net worth.
Megan Thee Stallion
Megan Thee Stallion( Yes, Savage famed singer) is not far-behind with a net worth of $30 million. Everyone is familiar with her thriving music career and Spotify numbers. But not many people know about her collaborations with brands like Revlon and Popeyes, and even an occasional prominent Super Bowl advertisement.
“Savage” and “Hot Girl Summer,” are her biggest hits yet that have contributed millions in royalty sales.
Iggy Azalea
Iggy Azalea’s music career, OnlyFans, and various business ventures has helped her become a multimillionaire. She has a whopping net worth of $25 million. And her solo earnings from Onlyfans alone are + $1million.
We are all guilty of listening to “Fancy” on loop. But who knew she’d turn into a millionaire from just one song?
Iggy has also invested in companies like Poppy Soda and Magic Spoon cereal, further boosting her earnings. Recently, she ventured into the tech industry by launching a startup that raised $7 million in venture capital, showing her business acumen alongside her rap and OnlyFans business.
Eve
Eve was the rapping queen of the 1990s, selling over 13 million albums and earning a Grammy for her hit “Let Me Blow Ya Mind.”
She also tried her hands in movies and found success in Hollywood. Her guest appearance in films like Barbershop is still fresh in her fans’ mind. And who could forget her own where she played herself?
Recently, she made headlines by selling her music catalog for up to $50 million. While some find it odd on why she undersold it, it still is huge money.
Lil’ Kim
While not exactly the most famed or chart-topping artist on this list of 10 richest female artists in 2025, she still has a net worth of + $15 million. A significant portion of her wealth comes from her peak era in the ’90s, largely thanks to her influential album Hard Core.
The rest comes from her smart investments, although they are not disclosed in public; we can take a guess around her net worth.
Sandra Denton
Sandra Denton is widely recognized as Pepa from the iconic hip-hop group Salt-N-Pepa, has a remarkable net worth of $15 million
She played a crucial role in shaping the female rap scene alongside Cheryl “Salt” James and Deidra “Spinderella” Roper.
The group’s achievements- selling more than 15 million records globally and winning a Grammy Award—set the stage for Pepa’s financial prosperity. Her net worth isn’t exactly known but we can take a guess between $10-15 million.
M.I.A
M.I.A is a British rapper and artist with an estimated net worth of $6 million. She is mostly renowned for her genre-blending tracks such as “Paper Planes” and “Bad Girls.” She has achieved global fame with her signature sound that combines elements of hip-hop, electronic, and world music.
Conclusion
From chart-topping hits to TV and business ventures, female rappers have built a lasting legacy. These were some few rappers with a massive net worth. But the entertainment industry keeps changing and we are sure that many new female rappers will emerge.
