Lil& #39; Kim is one of the most popular female rappers of all time. A protege of the late Notorious BIG, Kim made her debut in 1994 with his group, Junior MAFIA. She would eventually be the breakout star of the group and go on to change female rap and hip-hop in general FOREVER.
Nicki Minaj is the highest selling female rapper of all time. A protege of Lil Wayne, Nicki made her mainstream debut in 2009 under his imprint, Young Money Entertainment. Nicki stole the show on several early crew cuts like Bedrock. She would go on to "revive" female rap.
Lil Kim and Nicki Minaj are two of the greatest female rappers. They have paved the way for the likes of Doja Cat, Megan Thee Stallion, Saweetie, City Girls, Cardi B, and others. They have solidified the mold of a powerful black woman who is not afraid to flaunt her sexuality.