The 10 Richest Female Rappers in 2021

Rappers are always spitting bars about money, bling, red bottoms and fast cars, so it’s no surprise that many of them are raking in a lot of dough. We already know that rappers like Cardi B and Nicki Minaj have forayed into movies and TV, and by looking at all their many side hustles outside of music, we can rank these women according to their overall net worth. From M.I.A. to Iggy Azalea, these 10 rappers are the richest female MCs in the game right now, according to Celebrity Net Worth.

DJ Spinderella attends the Barbie 60th Anniversary Celebration at 505 Broadway on March 08, 2019 in New York City

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10. DJ Spinderella (Net worth: $10 million)

Deidra Muriel Roper AKA DJ Spinderella was a member of the iconic hip-hop group Salt-N-Pepa, which contributed to her net worth of $10 million. She also took home a paycheque by starring in the reality series The Salt 'N' Pepa Show, which followed the group after their breakup.

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9. Eve (Net worth: $10 million)

Rapper, host and actress Eve has been churning out music since the '90s, and she made history as the first person to win the Grammy Award for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration for "Let Me Blow Ya Mind." She also made money as co-host on The Talk for several seasons, leaving the program in 2020.

M.I.A. visits Build Series to discuss the film

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8. M.I.A. (Net worth: $14 million)

Mathangi "Maya" Arulpragasam, better known as M.I.A. has a pretty stacked resume, bringing in $14 million thanks to her music and activism efforts. The "Paper Planes" rapper has founded several charities and her music has been nominated for Grammys, Academy Awards and more.

Cheryl James aka Salt attends the NGV Gala 2019 at the National Gallery of Victoria on November 30, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia.

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7. Cheryl James AKA Salt (Net worth: $14 million)

Cheryl James, better known as Salt from Salt-N-Pepa made the majority of her wealth from her time in the group. Aside from music, James is also an actress and appeared alongside Pepa and DJ Spinderella on the group's TV series.

Sandra Denton aka Pepa attends the NGV Gala 2019 at the National Gallery of Victoria on November 30, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia.

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6. Sandra Denton AKA Pepa (Net worth: $15 million)

The third member of Salt-N-Pepa, Sandra Denton AKA Pepa is also one of the richest female rappers. Similar to Salt and DJ Spinderella, the majority of her wealth is a result of her time in the Grammy-winning group. Denton is also an actress, having starred in several movies including The Perfect Holiday and Sandy Wexler.

Australian rapper and songwriter Iggy Azalea attend the International Music Awards (IMA) at Verti Music Hall on November 22, 2019 in Berlin, Germany.

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5. Iggy Azalea (Net worth: $15 million)

The Australian "Fancy" rapper takes the fifth spot on this list with a net worth of $15 million. She has sold 50 million albums worldwide, and has also generated earnings through TV appearances, including a stint as a judge on The X Factor Australia.

Cardi B performs onstage during the 63rd Annual GRAMMY Awards at Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California

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4. Cardi B (Net worth: $30 million)

Of course, the "Up" rapper is one of the richest female MCs, which is fitting since she has famously rapped, "I was born to flex (yes) / Diamonds on my neck." The Grammy-winner has a number of projects that have contributed to her millions, having previously starred in Love & Hip Hop: New York, acted in films such as Hustlers, and her partnerships with Pepsi and Fashion Nova.

Missy Elliott speaks onstage during 2019 Urban One Honors at MGM National Harbor on December 05, 2019 in Oxon Hill, Maryland.

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3. Missy Elliott (Net worth: $50 million)

Missy Elliott is one of the best-selling female rappers of all time, and arguably shaped hip-hop by opening a lot of doors for women as the first female rapper inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. She has sold over 30 million records in the U.S. alone, and has also starred in TV shows and films including Honey.

Queen Latifah attends the BET Awards 2021 at Microsoft Theater on June 27, 2021 in Los Angeles, California.

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2. Queen Latifah (Net worth: $70 million)

Queen Latifah snags the number two spot on this list thanks to her many endeavours in and outside of music. She's won a Grammy, and been nominated for an Oscar, but these days she isn't making too many hits, instead working her acting chop in movies such as Girl's Trip, and currently, the TV reboot of The Equalizer.

Nicki Minaj attends the Marc Jacobs Fall 2020 runway show during New York Fashion Week on February 12, 2020 in New York City.

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1. Nicki Minaj (Net worth: $85 million)

All hail the Queen of rap herself, Nicki Minaj. The Grammy-winner has a net worth of $85 million thanks to not only her record-breaking music (she's the first female rapper to sell 100 million records) but also her endorsement deals with MAC, H&M and others, along with her fragrance line and her film work (remember how funny she was in The Other Woman?)