Top 5 'Girlboss' rappers who have taken over our lives since 2020

When the Covid-19 Lockdown hit us hard in 2020, a lot of us turned to music to pass the time and make ourselves feel better when there was nothing else to do. This led to a rise of female rappers gaining popularity through trending sounds on TikTok and began the successful careers of many of these women we all know and love now.

1. Rico Nasty

'Rico Nasty' rose to fame during the 2020 Covid-19 lockdown after her song ‘Smack a B*tch’ gained popularity on TikTok. She has had a very unique career being well known for her rap music but also for collaborating with alternative artists. She has a long history of collaboration with iconic hyperpop band '100 Gecs', and is well known amongst their niche group of fans.

2. TrapBunnieBubbles

Best known for her hit song ‘3 Musketeers’, 'TrapBunnieBubbles' (Lilliane Diomi) also found her rise to stardom due to TikTok's popularity. Her unusual raspy tone and lyric delivery makes her stand out among other artists in her genre and has led to her cult following.

3. Flo Milli

'Flo Milli' has been rapping since she was 9, finding a strong passion for the art at a very young age and even making her own rap group at age 11. Best known for her hit single ‘In the Party’ which gained popularity over, you guessed it, TikTok. Flo Milli is signed to RCA Records, proving that she still has a long healthy career ahead of her.

4. Ashnikko

'Ashnikko' came into female rap and made it her own. Her iconic sound is a mixture of rap, pop, rock, and hyperpop and is always done tastefully. Her crude lyrics have led to a cult following of fans who love how real and open with her audience she is. After her song ‘STUPID’ gained insane popularity, she became very famous in her genre for making music that provides great relief when you’re angry.

5. Doja Cat

Starting her incredibly unique and successful career at home on GarageBand by herself, Doja Cat has successfully made herself one of the most iconic musicians of the century. From the beginning of her popularity in 2014 to now, she has remained unique and open to trying new sounds and styles making her a fascinating, ever-changing musician.