Queens of the Mic

8 Female Rappers You Need to Hear Right Now

Mello Buckzz

Chicago’s own Mello Buckzz is quickly becoming one of the loudest voices in drill music. Her gritty delivery and unfiltered lyrics paint vivid pictures of life on the South Side, while her charisma makes her impossible to ignore.

“I rap what I live. That’s why it hit different.”

Monaleo

Hailing from Houston, Monaleo has been shaking the industry since her breakout single “Beating Down Yo Block.” Her music mixes confidence, playfulness, and street energy while still carrying powerful messages about self-love and empowerment.

“I don’t want to be a role model, I want to be real. And if that inspires you, then I did my job.”

Shyfromdatrae

Straight out of Atlanta, Shyfromdatrae brings a melodic yet sharp approach to rap. Her music balances vulnerability and toughness, proving she’s more than just another rapper—she’s a storyteller.

“I always knew I had something to say, I just had to find the mic to say it on.”

Glockianna

Memphis has birthed plenty of rap stars, and Glockianna is next in line. Known for her raw street bars and commanding delivery, she’s representing for the South in a big way.

“I’m not tryna sound like nobody. I’m Glockianna, and I’ma make you feel that every track.”

Heav-O

Detroit’s Heav-O embodies grind, hustle, and grit. Her verses cut sharp with real-life experience, and her energy proves she’s hungry for her place in the rap game.

“This ain’t overnight. This is years of pain, work, and passion in every bar.”

Rocky Badd

Another Detroit powerhouse, Rocky Badd is a veteran in the underground scene, building respect with her relentless flow and undeniable presence. Her consistency has earned her comparisons to some of the hardest rappers out—male or female.

“I’m not asking for a seat at the table. I’m building my own.”

Kiyanne

Queens, New York, gave us legends, and Kiyanne is next up. With her fiery personality and fearless rhymes, she brings that classic New York attitude into everything she records.

“I been nice. Y’all just catching on.”

Kyah Baby

Also representing Queens, Kyah Baby delivers slick wordplay and versatile flows that have caught the ears of legends like DJ Clue. She’s got the hustle, the pen, and the presence to go the distance.

“My pen game speak for itself. I don’t gotta fake nothing.”

Female rappers are no longer waiting for the industry to “make room”—they’re taking it. From Chicago to Houston, Atlanta to Detroit, and straight to New York, these women are proving hip-hop is in good hands. Whether it’s drill, trap, or straight bars, each of these rappers is carving out a lane that’s authentically theirs.

If you’re sleeping on them, it’s time to wake up.