India, July 8 -- Historically, the hip-hop music genre has been a male-dominated genre, and it was only after female artists like Mary J. Blige, Missy Elliott, and Lauryn Hill became significant voices of rap that the landscape changed. It inspired more female artists to embrace rap and expand it further, as the likes of Nicki Minaj and Cardi B transformed the industry into a more inclusive space. As for the current rising stars, meet some of the biggest Gen Z female rappers and hip-hop stars today.

Unlike before, female hip-hop stars have also become more expressive and unafraid to experiment when it comes to their music. While hip-hop was initially dominated by themes of violence, there has been a major shift. Today, female rappers are...