For the third straight year, Billboard's editorial staff highlights the hottest femcees of 2026 so far.
For the third straight year, Billboard's editorial staff highlights the hottest female MCs of 2026 so far.
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From Left: Cardi B, Monaleo, Megan Thee Stallion, Yung Miami
Cardi B: Gilbert Flores. Monaleo: Courtesy of Columbia Records. Megan: Hot Girl Productions. Miami: Brandon Almengo.
For the third annual edition of Billboard’s Hottest Female Rappers List, the competition has reached new heights. The field is deeper, the bars are sharper, and the music continues to push the genre forward.
For the second year in a row, she closed out her own runway show.
Megan Thee Stallion is set to host a runway show for her Hot Girl Summer swimear brand at Paraiso Miami Swim Week.
Cardi B leads all artists with six nominations at the 2026 BET Awards, which will air live on June 28, 2026, at 8 PM ET/PT on BET.
Kehlani, Zara Larsson, the singers behind HUNTR/X from "KPop Demon Hunters," and other stars stepped out at the Billboard Women…
Cardi B, Teyana Taylor, Lauryn Hill and more won big during culture's biggest night.
Our staff's 50 favorite songs from 2026 so far, including Olivia Rodrigo, BTS and Taylor Swift.
