95: Diamond – Powerful Women of 2013

Although she may not be a household name just yet, Diamond has been in the rap game for almost a decade.

Joining Crime Mob in 2004, the female rapper shined when 'Knuck If You Buck' released and later went platinum. The group charted again with the release of 'Rock Yo Hips' in August 2006. Despite the success Crime Mob received, Diamond eventually left the group in 2007, in order to pursue her own solo career.

Since going solo, Diamond has released eight mixtapes. However, it was her singles that got her noticed. 'Buy It All,' released in 2011, and 'Loose Screws' nabbed her two consecutive nominations in the Best Female Hip-Hop Artist category at the BET Awards. She's also collaborated with Ludacris and Trina on a remixed version of 'My Chick Bad' as well as Waka Flocka on 'Hit That Hoe.'