In reply to edubb.

no maam...when Nicki came in the game female rap was dead...there were even many articles talking about how female rappers are extinct...Nicki came with a new vibe and exploded on the scene...and it is the success of NICKI (not Kim) that has people wanting to sign female rappers again...ie. Azealia Banks, Iggy, Kreayshawn, Honey Cocaine, Lola Monroe, etc.