The female Rap scene has seen the introduction of a wave of major names over the last decade. Artists like  Nicki Minaj, Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion, and the City Girls have proven that they possess the lyrics, flow and aesthetic to back up their buzz.

Indeed their songs not only have us bopping in the car, but also have empowered many young women to be themselves… unapologetically.

After a lengthy drought and bewildering “one-at-a-time entrance policy,” the industry has been blessed with the emergence of so much talent unilaterally.

With all of this, there’s been an influx of new names making a splash – as well as a few that may have flown under the radar.

Don’t worry, though. We’ve got you covered.

Head below to check out That Grape Juice’s Top 5: New Femcees On Fire…

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2020’s handed out its fair share of wins to female rappers and, if Kash Doll‘s latest victory is any indication, the year’s far from finished doing so.

The Detroit-born femcee may be hard-at-work on her sophomore album, the follow-up to 2019’s critically acclaimed ‘Stacked,’ but thanks to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) she can now stack another career first on her growing pile of achievements.

Details inside:

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Check any chart this year and Megan Thee Stallion, DaBaby, and Drake will have been firm fixtures. And that’s on a global scale.

It’s fitting, then, that the trio are amongst the names leading the nominations for the 2020 BET Hip-Hop Awards 

DaBaby leads the pack with a whopping 12 nominations, while Roddy Ricch follows with 11. 

Hot on their heels, Houston’s Megan and Canadian titan Drake have each landed 8 a piece.

This year’s show takes place at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, GA and airs October 5.

Before then, find out whose’s nominated below…

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Queen Latifah and Jermaine Dupri are on the hunt for the latest addition to Hip-Hop’s growing family.

Details below…

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