15 Female MCs Who Ran Hip Hop Before Queen Latifah

Before Queen Latifah’s reign, a host of pioneering “female rappers” were actively shaping “hip hop music” from the ground up. This video celebrates the unsung MCs who battled, performed, and created the foundational sound of “old school hip hop”, often against industry odds. Discover the authentic roots of “rap music” and the artists who built this culture.