In reply to Honestly Speaking.

"Despite the successes of Missy Elliott, Lauryn Hill and the like, Female Rappers have oft been forced to ‘play the back’ in the game that is Pop music."

Nicki Minaj is not in the same league or category as the women just mentioned above. She is not a real rap or Hip-Hop artist and therefore real female rap artists should not be compared to her. She is a Pop star. Once again learn to read before you comment.