Greatest Female Rappers of All-time

When I sat down recently to write a column on the greatest male rappers of all-time, just thinking of the myriad names that I would give consideration became a mental exercise that almost overcame me. (Not that it takes much mental work to overcome me.) 

Recalling the names of the ten greatest female rappers however, was a walk in the park as compared to compiling a list for their male counterparts. Once again, I have somehow managed to summon the incredible amount of will power and self-control that it takes to write a column like this. 

Missy Elliott 
Long Iced Tea slurp me swiftly, meet me at the bar
What's up star? we know who you are
I really, really didn’t want to put Missy in the number one spot because of my immense admiration (not to mention my still ongoing schoolboy crush) for MC Lyte. However, I truly believe that “Misdemeanor” is the greatest – and most innovative - female rapper of all-time. It’s a guarantee that whenever Elliott produces another album that she will have three number one singles on it. Elliott, who is approaching nearly a decade in the music industry, is showing no signs of slowing down either and can only further cement her status as the greatest female rapper of all-time. 

MC Lyte
When you say you love me, it doesn’t matter.
It goes to my head as just chit chatter
You may take this egostistical or just or worry free
But what you say I take none of it seriously
MC Lyte is, by far, my favorite rapper of all-time. She is a pioneer of epic proportions and lke many of the male rappers of her era, she rapped about issues that were both, significant and life-altering. I know I have Missy in the number one spot, but there Lyte will always have the number one spot in my heart.