Special Features

Foxy Brown, Lil' Kim and Khia (remember 'My Neck, My Back?') were some of the very few female rappers who rhymed explicitly about how they wanted their sex. Welcome Azealia Banks. In 2011, she released '212,' which did not only go viral but also contained lyrics that made some critics and fans blush...

She may not have as much experience as many of the women on this list, yet Iggy Azalea has made more than just a splash on the hip-hop scene. With her super-sexy style, sharp rhymes and handful of mixtapes, this 22-year-old Aussie managed to get T...

Although Nicole George isn't one of the more well-known names in hip-hop and R&B, she is a star within the music industry. As the vice president of membership for rhythm and soul at ASCAP, she has signed various artists including Boi-1da and T.I. ...

Although she studied fashion design at the Fashion Institute of Technology, Tracy Nguyen soon found out that her true calling was in public relations. Founder of Industry PR, she's worked closely with stars including Akon, Young Jeezy and Kelis...

Emeli Sande has yet to be a household name, but the Scottish singer has been blowing up all over Europe, especially the U.K. She has collaborated with notable British rappers Professor Green, Devlin and Tinie Tempah -- making her more "fearless with her songwriting...

Michelle Williams may be the more subdued member of Destiny's Child, but that doesn't mean she doesn't hold her own. While still part of the group, Williams branched out and worked on her own solo effort, 'Heart to Yours,' a contemporary gospel album released in April 2002...

When the world first saw a little Janet Jackson join her brother Michael onstage in the 1970s, it was obvious that there was another star to come out of the family. The singer's first two albums, 'Janet' and 'Dream Street,' were met with a lukewarm response...

Initially known as "Eve of Destruction" then the "Ruff Ryders' First Lady," Eve made a name for herself by spitting rhymes on others' tracks before she met DMX and the Ruff Ryders. 'What Ya Want,' her first single, became a top 40 hit and gave fans a taste of what would come from her debut, 'Let There Be Eve...

From homelessness to rape, Angel Haze has already gone through experiences that many people can't even fathom. But the 21-year-old rapper has taken these times in her life and fueled them into her writing, which is probably why her music has an authenticity that some rappers lack these days...

Before becoming the Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter she is today, Chrisette Michele started her career singing on tracks for a number of big hip-hop artists including The Game's 'Let Us Live,' Jay-Z's 'Lost One' and Ghostface Killah's 'Slow Down...