2000s FEMALE RAPPERS WHO COMPLETELY DISAPPEARED. Where Are They Now?

[@a.d.baebee]

How Luda did Shawanna was so wrong. She was instrumental in so many of his biggest hits.

[@carayj]

There's something about him, I just can't put my finger on 🤔

[@axlewavey4144]

It truly is a mans world

[@lifestylewithlisa_1976]

I agree 💯

[@lifestylewithlisa_1976]

@@carayj yeah I always said that myself something dark! In my opinion

[@bluu_ice6554]

@@carayj he a chicago nigga that claim Atl

[@heaven4395]

thinking about what these women probably had to go through behind the scenes make my stomach hurt 🤢

[@matty7006]

Terry Crews went through some unspeakable shit so it's being famous in general that makes you degrade yourself

[@sanacole1543]

@@matty7006 or wanting to get famous

[@anarchist_parable]

I love how folks act like these male rappers didn't suck someone's sick for what they had. The casting couch does not discriminate

[@housetatum9484]

@@anarchist_parable but that doesn't make sense. If the casting couch person is gaye, they most likely wanna do the succking instead of the other way around 😅

[@karenmoreno433]

@@anarchist_parable mmh 😌🙌🙌

[@londonk09]

This is when everyone had their own sound!

[@tyhzaei2801]

You had Rah Digga rapping about the streets of poverty in Jersey, Lauryn Hill was rapping/singing about heartbreak and her story, Missy Elliott was rapping about futuristic hip hop stuff lol Lil Kim was rapping about leading a man on sexually but then not giving him no sex and taking anything from him just because you’re a woman and you’re in control, etc etc people try to make narratives about female rappers but they all were rapping about different things and in different ways... hell if you listen to Left Eye solo rap album she’s the only female rapper in history that made a song telling her fans to not commit suicide and to keep faith and stay strong during hard times.., that literally has never been done.

[@kekelavette4733]

Yup just by hearing these ladies you cld tell them apart... Dang I miss the good ole days... 😢💯💜

[@leiyahelliott32]

Agree

[@Page57]

You definitely right.

[@Slade432]

please stop lying there were a lot of copycats

[@DollFaceox]

Eve is a good one... She held down the late 90’s - early 00’s with the Ruff Ryders

[@nickisson372]

yes

[@VirgoDoll]

We know where she is though this video is about the unknown disappearing rappers we seen eve in a sitcome.and recent talkshows we dont need an update on her

[@DollFaceox]

@@VirgoDoll she hasn’t done anything lately. She married a millionaire and has step children but most wouldn’t know that because why? She’s not current on the music scene. Plus her show was probably close to 15 -20 yrs ago back in the early 00’s

[@jbizzle504]

@@DollFaceox she’s on the view, she is doing something

[@youmakemelaugh1797]

You know where she is that's all that matters😊

[@maleen7160]

I find it interesting that female rappers had to associate themselves with these established male rappers in order to be successful. Like Shawna with Luda, Rah with Busta, and Amil with Jay Z.

[@RigbyHuxtable]

and still do in a way

[@alishagarraway8522]

@@RigbyHuxtable Nicki and wayne

[@tiaraw872]

Well those rappers did pick them to be by their side

[@emmadilemma7800]

Its actually really common. Missy and Timbaland, YoYo and Ice Cube, La Chat and Gangsta Boo with 3 6 Mafia, Lauryn Hill with the Fugees, Lil Kim and BIG, Princess Loko and Tommy Wright III, Lady of Rage and Dr Dre/Snoop Dogg, Da Brat and Jermaine Dupree, Trina and Trick Daddy, Eve and DMX, and theres others. I think thats why you hear a lot of disrespect towards female rappers nowadays. A lot of the women in rap now didnt come up with a male acquaintance, they werent some established male rapper's sidekick.

[@ariesmry]

@@emmadilemma7800 This is business more than anything. Their male counterparts either had more leverage in the industry, a strong fanbase, or a record label that allowed them to put on female rappers. Now that the music industry sees how profitable female rappers are, they can skip that process in terms of getting signed, and now, many can remain independent for quite some time. But they still go through a subtle system of being put on, whether it be with who they collab with, who they date, or even their management company.

[@YupItsRed]

When it comes to women in Hip Hop, low key Lil Mama always get left out the conversation. It's like as if she was eased. I remembered she had came out in the major music industry world before Nicki Minaj. While Nicki was know in NYC street asa underground, Lil Mama was rising to fame but now people don't mention her at all

[@luzluna6808]

True

[@tyhzaei2801]

Yeah plus with her charting on billboard she then crossed over into Pop/Rock with the feature with Avril Lavigne then she was being pushed as mainstream being casted as a judge on that dance crew MTV show... but then it’s like in 2009 once she went on stage with Jay Z and Alicia Keys it’s like she got blackballed which will forever be weird to me

[@naleciafreeman487]

I don't care what nobody say. Her Voices of the Young People is hot. That album is good as hell.

[@Abundantone444]

My lip gloss was poppin when i was in hs. It seeemed like nicki dissed her when she said sorry lilttle mama in that song and it was done from there

[@leondesv]

Its sad because Lil Mama could really rap alot better than some of these new male rappers

[@MsBrooklyn11232]

I really like this channel because it is so unique. Keep doing your thing Black Femininity TV.

[@LBay-ko9jf]

Same! I love this channel for being so different ❤️

[@LisaF777]

Yes and SOOO NOSTALGIC

[@sydrielle]

@@LisaF777 same even though I wasn’t even alive in the 90’s 😂

[@mzeasha2]

@@LBay-ko9jf me too

[@yada1253]

Truth ❤️ this channel mesh with my nostalgic thoughts lol

[@NiaraRenee]

Even tho 90’s-00’s was dominant for female rappers looks like they didn’t really get recognition. The girls today are doing well but needs more diverse content

[@starcherry6814]

Same I don't like how underrepresented women are in the rap industry I'm really hoping one day 50% of mainstream rappers are women

[@LisaF777]

Yh everyone looks and sounds the same

[@NiaraRenee]

@@LisaF777 true honestly that’s all rap rn men & women

[@smurfylee]

Azelia Banks, Cardi B, Nicki Minaj, Iggy Azalea....pretty diverse right there, plus there's more. You have to be a certain type a person to want to be in the entertainment business, its very seedy.

[@gen2886]

mixed or lightskin

[@adriancolon8435]

Rah Digga’s “Dirty Harriet” was slept on. That album was fire 🔥

[@kevinpayton2664]

I'm still a Rah Digga fan. You're absolutely right about "Dirty Harriet." That's a great album.

[@justfree6213]

Yes! Still have it !

[@dejuanjohnson8010]

FACTS!!! I was just bangin that a few days ago

[@kelvinharris7338]

Rah was dope! My favorite joint of her's is "Earrings Off" on Marco Polo's album🔥🔥🔥

[@thamacaveli3548]

The fact that joints on that album has contributions from DJ Premier and Pete Rock themselves speaks volumes

[@keydaniels]

Shawnna went so hard on every track she was on.

[@julbri7105]

Infamous Syndicate was hard too.. Both women could flow.. So much bias in late 90s n early 2000s hip hop.. But as a man I still believe only 2 female artist that be hitting everytime is Missy n MC Lyte..

[@keydaniels]

@@julbri7105 MC Lyte was a little before my time, but Missy Elliott is probably the most overlooked rapper/producer since 2000.

[@julbri7105]

@@keydaniels Truly is.. She kinda was the first mainstream female producer.. There were other female producers back then.. They were not making tracks a lot like they do now.. I'm like J Cole Middle Child to this music.. But I do my history on things I enjoy.. All type of black music, art, film.. Just to learn a lil of what is what.. Like my favorite female artist now is Tierra Whack N Rico Nasty.. A chick name Jade from texas.. N these two duo a white chick Wisconsin n mixed one from Cleveland..

[@MWKDaGoat]

Still do. Her tapes is 🔥

[@superpiff420]

@@julbri7105 Mc lyte was dope lyte as a rock was my shit when I was a kid

[@emmadilemma7800]

So the lesson here is... Never sign with a rapper

[@rebeccap1502]

Right!

[@Racqualh]

Never be the "first lady of..." a record label

[@kayshawnsimmons6822]

FACTS, these ladies got cheated. They propelled these men to startdom but got a bad deals

[@Arsenal_Army]

👏🏾 Exactly

[@brittlia_]

Agree! It’s so unfortunate because all of these ladies were so talented!!!

[@VenVile]

Did anyone catch Amil's album name All Money Is Legal is a play on her name?

[@saintmichaelgrayson9641]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@luzluna6808]

Nice

[@jamilaladner8598]

Was today years old realizing that now lol

[@SoPrissyChrissy]

That's dope

[@dontreldontrel416]

Never noticed

[@Profess84]

I didn't understand why most female rappers in the 2000's didn't have as much commerical success as Missy, Eve, and Lil Kim, especially after female raps in the 90's paved the way, but I then realize the early 2000's was more of an era of pop music from From girl groups, R&B ladies, Brittney, Christina, JLo, Beyonce', Janet, and etc.

[@milanozz8202]

yeah back then pop girls ran the industry. now the rap girls run the industry these days

[@Profess84]

@@milanozz8202 Sadly, yes.

[@MsLacy707]

Missy is a musician and producer as well as a singer, writer and rapper. Her game, skills and paper is all the way different than an "artist".

[@DoraWinifred]

The 90s pop era was trash #notsorry

[@Profess84]

@@DoraWinifred In your opinion in which is in the minority, they had the most commercial success, not to mention there song's have more views on KZbin, and it's miles ahead of music today.

[@lala40121]

Can you do girl groups next? Like Blaque, 702, Isyss, So Plush, Nina Sky,TG4, etc...

[@mizzjacquettaxx6974]

And kut klose or allure?

[@13ikea]

Isyss! Loved them

[@stevenfuller2328]

Stfu, & preach at the same time. I loved "TG4." Sevyn Streeter was in that group.

[@stevenfuller2328]

@@mizzjacquettaxx6974 Allure had me "All cried out." So much, my CD player cussed me out

[@ajat3202]

@@mizzjacquettaxx6974 yes kut klouse & Also brownstone

[@deshonebonyrowland-ward4552]

Jackie O's evolution is called growth... I'm happy for her.. She looks great and at peace..

[@kamjaeibe]

Amil was smooth, her whole demeanor

[@homehere9817]

Yes! I love her voice!

[@neenaforbes3408]

She was my favorite rapper

[@09rew]

Virgo! lol

[@omegawicked1]

Her voice was dope

[@deeharden6759]

She was definitely swagged out

[@elementohsix]

It’s so crazy how all of these men used these women to benefit them but then turned around and dropped them from their label or blocked them from working. They are really threatened by these women!

[@kiakutie5231]

Energy Vampires

[@lowkey_babe77]

and just straight up bitter, so unattractive

[@220love07]

That's not true... They all gave 2 versions. The first they blamed men then they came back with honesty.

[@220love07]

Amil gave that wack story of gaining weight then she admitted that she just didn't like the industry. Shawna dissed Luda when she walked off and didn't even tell him that she was pregnant and feared being on stage in that condition. How should he react when one day she's there & the next she gone without explanation?

[@nike9009]

That’s the music business

[@michaelschaeffer3494]

RaDigga isn't a 2000's rapper smh she a late 90's and she ain't fell off she was pushed to the side but still and forever one of the greatest female rappers and rappers period.

[@julbri7105]

U dummy she announced that she looking at female artist from the late 90s n early 2000.. Why don u just listen harder.. I bet ur parents called u hardheaded..

[@monicabranch7011]

I love her.

[@tyhzaei2801]

Rah Digga technically is a 2000s rapper lol her career mainly was bigger in the early 00s from her starring in the huge box office hit 13 Ghosts to her hit features and songs that charted on billboard were in the 2000s lol

[@patrickaustin9047]

Facts my dude

[@100Stratusfiedx]

135 is overweight ? We also have to talk about how harsh the industry is on appearance. I’ve heard horror stories about singers having to starve themselves

[@ellaocean]

Women in the Industry in general😔

[@Wrstbehavior]

Back then, the wanted look was skinny or slim.. that if you got a lil thicker you’re suddenly not wanted. NOW in this era it’s all about being thick and not wanting the skinny slim bodies anymore🤕. Why can’t we just accept all bodies? Regardless oh how they look, slim waist or not, all bodies are beautiful

[@pinkaddiction13]

and now the bigger the butt implants, the better

[@riquianicole1057]

Exactly, I’m 5’5 and 140 lbs and still considered skinny compared to my peers 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@deefaison3730]

That's what they choose to do. If they don't want to do what is required of them, then they can go get real jobs

[@just-a-jerseygirl-lori9109]

And the saddest part about this is almost all of these women could truly spit barz. They could actually rap and was good at what they did. I blame the big dogs (Rappers) who they were behind, they could of promoted their artist way more.

[@MrJreed1000]

Idk... sounds like most of them just left under their own choice and really didn't want the business🤔

[@Wrstbehavior]

@@MrJreed1000 wym? You can clearly tell the men basically used them for their own gains and threw them away when they weren’t “good anymore”. The other half went their way to make a stronger bond with God, which is honestly such a good thing

[@MrJreed1000]

@@Wrstbehavior okay... they left ... that was my point ...

[@MrJreed1000]

@@Wrstbehavior plus putting everything on men really demeans the value of women and their talent.. It allows women to always fail and have a scapegoat ... "its someone else's fault I wasn't successful "... " if a man didn't do this .. I would've been bigger "... its a sad barritive for some solid mc's

[@IAmKenziePiper]

Fax

[@Chelly_lit]

Girl your channel is so underrated

[@zelulu1000]

When rap was really black, non ambiguous.

[@sistamaryclarence]

THAT PART !!! 👏🏾👏🏾

[@bgcrp2005]

Because rap audience got bigger and blame Millennials and Gen z men from those generations love the mixed ambiguous woman the most BUT men were pushing for them back in the day still we just didn’t see or hear it like we do now

[@_kgreen]

@bye N SAY THAT AGAINNN👏🏾‼️‼️

[@magica1355]

Y'all know good and damn well if Charli came out now you all would be calling her white. Dead ass stop playing lmao.

[@tab0108]

@@bgcrp2005 damn millenials get blamed for every damn thing. I was in high school when rappers started putting mixed, light skin bug booty models in their videos. That is GEN X! Jay Z, Nelly, Luda, Bun B.... all GEN X

[@lala40121]

Amil is so pretty and had such a unique voice and calm demeanor man I miss her

[@sistamaryclarence]

Yesss Amil was one of my favs growing up ... her and Sole’ .. buts also like Jay seemed trust worthy bc of what he did for foxy career.

[@L.sabore]

Yeah I think that was just an excuse to drop her “she gained weight” is stupid

[@Antoinedunaway]

She lives in North Carolina now I heard a rumor that works at a Walmart

[@Cityscape2489]

@@Antoinedunaway She explained that rumor was untrue. She has interviews on youtube explaining why she left Rockafella.

[@tavarusartis7738]

@@Antoinedunaway she does live in North Carolina... But the Walmart part is a lie.

[@marskeins]

Rah digga was underrated if you asked me. Don't forget Jackie O also made it big by doing stephanie mcmahon's theme song from wwe. That song went hard asf.

[@lala40121]

Jackie O's reflection on her career was beautiful. I hope she is doing well these days.

[@brandyheartqueen9326]

She is I actually follow her and she is saved now living a peaceful life

[@Tariqueeee]

It's a good thing that she went to Christianity. Because nobody was buying her music.

[@BeautyIsHerName27]

@@Tariqueeee there's always one star apple out of the bunch she actually was successful during her height everybody loved her and listen to her music I Still turn it on from time to time oh... She had a platform you don't even have a profile pic have a great life

[@tashamowgli7848]

@@BeautyIsHerName27 😅😅

[@matheuslemos8555]

I feel for you if you think she changed bc of "god". She made so many BAD choices in her life... She had to change bc she was ashamed.

[@erichicks8698]

I liked this video. I wish Amil's heart was more into the music. I liked her Voice. It was different. I liked Vita and Shawnna could have been bigger if Ludacris wasn't so bothered and stunted her growth.

[@tatyanah5098]

Exactly. Shawna was actually helping Ludacris. He probably would still have good music now.

[@chloel.8007]

Luda was mad petty. Even Chingy said without saying Luda was petty and jealous on BET Where Are They?

[@Chitownhomestead]

That part

[@theinfamouskillmanii4806]

no listen to amil’s song quarrels featuring Carl Thomas ! she explains the real reason of why she left the industry 💯

[@erichicks8698]

@@tatyanah5098 lamo you crazy!🤣🤣

[@MsHazelEyes6t]

Amil’s voice has always been iconic to me ❤

[@Aries16603]

It was so sad that a lot female rappers had to rely on a man to be successful. That also includes Lauryn, Foxy, and Kim.

[@jciv9149]

And those same men have to rely on other men to put THEM on!

[@Aries16603]

@@jciv9149 like who?

[@jciv9149]

@@Aries16603 men control the industry Jimmy Lovine and Clive Davis are two of them!I’m sure it don’t end with them…

[@sow2312]

The newbies too, except Doja, she made a name herself

[@kalync.8232]

@@sow2312 This is the social media era. Literally anyone can get famous. Plus Doja is under a label where men make her music and cuts her checks.

[@_kgreen]

Damn I forgot that model type figure was in back in the day, 135 pounds is not heavy at all🤦🏾‍♀️

[@brownhippiex496]

Heck I’m tryna be 125

[@cwytchsparks]

I'm tryna be that 90-2000s model type now

[@lee_rayyy58]

@@cwytchsparks right! I’m trying to be built like them! I’m petite but not tall so I fit their aesthetic more so than I do the overly hourglass look

[@cwytchsparks]

@@lee_rayyy58 facts I'm tall (5'9) but I was always slender growing up (think Aaliyah's build) so my body structure fits the model type than the overly curvy figure. No disrespect to all the hourglass figured women out there ofc

[@lee_rayyy58]

@@cwytchsparks trends come in ways I guarantee in the next decade at least our body types will come back “in style”

[@midnightblue1293]

I love this channel as an 04 baby I missed a lot of this and I love to learn about music back then but this channel also helps me learn about how difficult it was/ still is for black people to become big in the industry. I really enjoy your content ❤️

[@tequilapapii5936]

Amil’s rapping voice was so unique, shit always got me hype. I miss that .

[@gabrielleelliott8169]

Amil was the shit

[@jinb6242]

@ShandraJohnson right, I kept saying Cardi B reminds me of a rapper from back in the day just couldn't put my finger on it. Thanks

[@rashodlewis2918]

Amil voice was kinda boring. I only have a CD maxi single from her.

[@Nepetamoon]

Facts.

[@Pizone81]

Amil voice was ill she just needed better production and direction

[@ms09241993]

I can tell you take pride in this. These videos require a lot of time and effort. The editing and research is appreciated. The quality is great, it’s like watching a documentary.

[@shayjohnson1114]

Right

[@ChasBabyGirl]

Ikr ! Her and Empressive channel are on point. Remind me of the old Vh1 Behind the music series.

[@alonzosmith1326]

Definitely is and your right Ms Birthday - I presume that’s what your screen name is with all the numbers 😊😇😊, lol

[@ms09241993]

🤣 you are absolutely right...

[@MrEOM41]

Eve, Lil Kim, Trina and Missy Elliot ruled the 2000s female rap wise.

[@rossiethomas]

Kim literally had 2 hits in the 2000s ..... eve Trina Missy vita jacki o khia they went hard then tho

[@Cierra8946]

I always feeling like one video isn’t enough

[@Cierra8946]

@Blue Siren I mean yes and no because it’s keeps us coming back for more .😂😂😫

[@Chitownhomestead]

Ikr... we need mmoorreee lol

[@cookielove8174]

😄 facts

[@protectedpeace2649]

Right!! I'm ready for, pt 1, 2, 3,4......

[@deej5608]

Amil was 135 and they considered that big but Bennie Segal was a whole big boy with no issue. I can't stand the entertainment industry

[@alonzosmith1326]

Well honestly, the Industry followed the Hollywood Standard that in order for women to be considered successful, glamorous and a sex symbol (eye candy) they had to be thin. As not to lose credibility and capital the Rap Industry followed suit until they saw the measured success and mass appeal from female rappers of the likes of Queen Latifah, Missy Misdemeanor Elliot, Mia X and any other big boned thick female emcees that ever rocked the mic. Basically in a nutshell, those women paved the way for rappers like Lizo

[@saintmichaelgrayson9641]

Yeah because Amil was pretty & The same thing happened with Eve too

[@giq8747]

Well u don't buy Beanie Seagal's album for sex appeal. You buy it for music appeal. You wanna blame thr sex appeal doible standard, then complain to God for making men and women differently, then blame God again for making the female body so beautiful to look at.

[@saintmichaelgrayson9641]

@@giq8747 yeah but they also have to blame themselves for basically saying Women are shiny objects

[@marisolet]

while i couldn’t find her exact height online, in pictures she looks to be around the same height as beyoncé who’s 1.7m - so using that for reference, amil was at a perfectly healthy weight for herself at 135 pounds. the entertainment industry is extremely toxic and promotes so many unrealistic standards, it’s unfortunate she had to give up making music because of it.

[@wtf2612]

This really enriched my black 31-year-old heart thank you for this video I’m so glad you’re here, genuinely.

[@ussaibari7589]

Is crazy of how many beautiful dark skin girls they used to have on the industry now basically there’s none what happened?smh 🤦🏿‍♀️

[@aniyahazami140]

Beauty standards and light skin privilege. There is still some though.

[@user-dv3kq3rm4h]

@Locust Queen Who's y'all? Blame the record industry execs who actually get to pull the strings and whitewash the industry for profit.

[@NoName-sp5dp]

@@user-dv3kq3rm4h um no. Cuz when it's time to promote some of yall don't pop up. All talk

[@NoName-sp5dp]

@Locust Queen exactly.

[@biggmonie]

Nikki and Meg and city girls are all brown dark skin girls

[@camillawestbrooke3475]

Note to self, don’t become the First Lady.

[@jankam2418]

😂😂

[@IAmKenziePiper]

Right

[@josephjackson5014]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 IM SCREAMING!

[@donzaleighanderson8139]

@ShandraJohnson no, she had multiple record's, hits after hits & was in a few movie's. Ashanti pretty much the only person from Murda Inc to actually kept going and still going

[@annamaememine7666]

Never be the last! Lisa did too much? Playas fuck up too. JD should have jumped on MULLATOTHEREALSAVAGE!!!

[@ITZ_eSPy]

It's ALWAYS sad when someone famous quits for whatever reason. The last two really struck a nerve. Amil wasn't ready for it and Jackie mentioned the sole reason I'm conflicted about rap. It perpetuates amd glorify horrible lifestyles for anyone.

[@DarkroomMedia007]

Amil was LAME. She at 0 charisma and personality. I'm sorry but I think they picked her because her voice was just "different" at the time.

[@lala40121]

Never knew that about Vita! Her and her sis look like twins 😳

[@just-a-jerseygirl-lori9109]

Yeah they are from around my way. She (Vita) still lives out here in jersey near home. Once in while you will see her in a local grocery store or out and about. Ahe is super cool.

[@lala40121]

@@just-a-jerseygirl-lori9109 That is sooo dope! I love to hear when celebs are down to earth. Thanks for sharing

[@kayshawnsimmons6822]

Yea, that was a fun fact

[@loveangel102]

Vita my girl she was jus slept on Oooh baby u want me Ooooh baby u want me Well u can come get this lap dance for free🎶🎶

[@AyeishaN0Curry]

I am convinced Jayz wanted to be like Nas. He wanted to create a trio group called "The Commission" similar to "The Firm?" Hmmm🤔 Thank you for showing love to Rah, Amil, and Vita. They were soooo underrated. Please do Mia X , Lady of Rage, Gangsta Boo and La Chat

[@erickiam25]

Jay z wanted to be like everyone

[@Troy211]

@@erickiam25 but now everybody wish they was Hov!

[@LJ11892]

The commission was started by Biggie not by Hov. He just kinda got stuck with it when Biggie was killed but the group never went anywhere. Biggie also had a clothing line similar to roca wear before they revamped it

[@AyeishaN0Curry]

@@LJ11892 BIG first now Hov. See what I mean? Smh

[@chasenickles260]

@@AyeishaN0Curry get your facts straight, biggie came up with the idea to create the commision and jayz along with Charlie Baltimore was gonna be in the group, however big died, so the commision went to the grave along with biggie.......get your hip hop history facts straight before you start making up shyt.....

[@xMORG3NST3RNx]

I love how original your channel is! Nowadays it’s hard to find interesting content that’s unique to the channel. We also can see that you put a lot of work into your videos! It’s amazing and so refreshing. Keep it up Queen!

[@azchanna]

Jackie o is married after 5 years of celibacy and devoting her life to Christ , she found a hubby

[@jonathanrayne]

Kevin Samuels would be proud. 🤣🤣🤣

[@cinnamonmarshae5230]

If he were a high value man we would have known this a long time ago glad she is doing well because they really tried to black ball her.

[@dontreldontrel416]

Wackio lol

[@taijohnson9139]

Charli Baltimore being nominated for a Grammy for a song that never charted is proof Murda Inc was using payola #ijs and Grammys can be bought

[@tiaraw872]

How can they use payola but she had barely any success not even radio play?🤔 this is just a case of the Grammys just throwing a black person in for the hell of it & if they bought a Grammy she would of had won one

[@pashmina781]

Charli Baltimore was actually a very dope lyricist, objectively, so her earning a grammy nod wouldn’t necessarily be a pay-for-play.

[@taijohnson9139]

Tiara W they buy the nominations too she was good but I remember that era something was off with her having a nomination

[@kayshawnsimmons6822]

FACTS! Irv blamed other people but it was his fault

[@MannysMillennialMouth]

awww Miss Onika taught u a new word here's your Cookies 🍪

[@neshaoinspopolk4417]

These stories are honestly heartbreaking

[@Racqualh]

A lot of theses male rappers just signed a female rapper for diversity and to get a cut of the ladies earnings without having to pay them full price for a verse/feature. Notice how the ladies that were signed under a male rapper's label did a few hit songs with that rapper and those songs made the males even popular but didn't really establish the ladies career. These women were used to create a buzz around the male rapper

[@BigReggii]

Genius

[@renaldsunset]

The male rappers used their popularity to put these female rappers on the map. They made great features but when it came to the solo albums, you clearly just heard it, the sales were low. So watchu talking about Willis ?

[@edgaralanfrog]

Yeah, I kinda figured the same when I wouldn’t see them again, and a lot of them were amazing and deserved better. I notice a few started acting, still, it sucks how they’re treated like a passing trend and made to sign shitty contracts and then dropped.

[@shawnbulger6894]

Bingoooooo💯💯💯💯 only one THAT really got 2 shine was Mia X & Lil Kim oh yeah the Da Brat

[@ThaHtwnBelle]

​@@renaldsunset Sales were low due to LACK OF PROMO. Look at how their mixtapes were doing. Jacki-O damn near went Gold before being signed. Rah Digga + Shawnna were heating up too.

[@kellie5476]

Probably my depression talking but god I miss this era!

[@MsTeo91]

Right life was a lot similar

[@growingupundrayalance7970]

Yeah

[@lala40121]

Me too😫 its not the same I want it back

[@taishax9556]

Most definitely

[@stacistaci345]

Everything about the late 90e and early 2000s was the best. The air felt different, music was good, life was good. I was teenager at that time and I miss it 😩

[@ThisIsJ.Nicole]

I friggin' loved Rah Digga! It's crazy listening to these songs now because the female vocals is what really made these songs and I don't even remember their names. We know Luda, Biggie, Jay-Z etc... Like most of them were proteges. Wow. Jackie, aka Angie's story was amazing.

[@LocalCryptidGhostdoll]

Rah digga is tight, never heard a verse from her I didn't like

[@xandriabennett7869]

Amil said a lot without saying anything

[@tatyanah5098]

I like Amil. I never knew about her but I like her music and voice. She was really versatile. Sad that she didn't really want her career. But I guess it's a good thing she didn't get too entangled with the dark music industry.

[@mzcain1521]

I recall reading an interview she gave and saying that Jay wrote her raps and the stuff he was writing about wasn’t her style

[@tatyanah5098]

@@mzcain1521 oh wow that’s a twist.

[@bigtomb1027]

Charlie Baltimore ft Ghostface" Stand up" still a classic

[@TheCrazyNinjaChick]

RIP Natina Reed.

[@meydallas]

Shawna did a lot for Luda, most of the Luda biggest success have a flavor of Shawna. I miss their duet, they had great chemistry.

[@saintmichaelgrayson9641]

Welp you’re gonna be getting something soon

[@shakiraevans6067]

I think Luda might of hit it a few times and got jealous

[@saintmichaelgrayson9641]

@@shakiraevans6067 he did definitely 💯‼️

[@jameswilson9966]

She was fine fine to😍

[@saintmichaelgrayson9641]

@@jameswilson9966 yes she still is💯

[@starlettawilliams93]

Finally a channel with clips of interviews and music videos to go along with the documentary. Not like these other channels where it's all talk and still pictures. And I especially hate the channels that use robotic sounding voices

[@tonypartridge7085]

Everytime her videos pop up I start cheezin with the kool-aid smile

[@carolynstone6771]

😂😂😂😂

[@Babygirl_fay]

Amil didn’t wanna sell her soul so that’s why she dipped

[@shinyab1709]

Yup!!

[@kayshawnsimmons6822]

True💯👀🍿☕

[@loveangel102]

She said she wasn’t about to bow to Jay z n call him god n ion blame her ya soul is the heart of gold

[@Babygirl_fay]

@@loveangel102 Periodt

[@lowkey_babe77]

She details this in her song “Quarrels” ft. Carl Thomas

[@b_ron_x2934]

ive only watched a couple of videos, but to me this channel has to be one of the most important ones on KZbin, Refreshingly Intresting and Im just scrolling down on your Channel and im happily overwhelmed by all theses gray areas in history youve covered , your highly appreciated!!! will be sharing this channel .

[@dflores1791]

What ever happend to Mia X and Solé?

[@musicismyhothotsex92]

Solé married ginuwine and had about 5 of his kids, but I think they're divorced now

[@petegreen22]

Mia X left No Limit and is now a professor or teacher

[@thecosmicblueautie]

Solé is still rapping, but tackles it from a more spiritual/new age angle, and the music remains FIRE.

[@TikaRose222]

Solé lives a Spiritual Lifestyle now her music 🎶 is on YT.

[@missluscious90]

Mia X stopped rapping to raise her children after her mom passed away. She’s now a chef and an activist in New Orleans.

[@theeladyj]

I see a lot of chicks in this era falling off by 2025 , I think you can tell if they are going to make it past the decade

[@burneraccountforthewin]

@Blue Siren Nicki has been around for a while and she's not leaving anytime soon because she a has a solid fanbase

[@BiasReviews]

Yeah I think Doja will be around for a while. Honestly, Megan too if she opens up in her music more and tells more stories. She has a few records I think show more potential than her normal hypersexual tune... I think the City Girls will get bigger over time. They're a niche I dont see going away totally and I think QC still has some fight... I dont see Cardi doing music for that much longer. I like Asian as a rapper, but eh. Kash is about to start acting, which she should. She can rap too but I think people don't connect with her voice..

[@starcherry6814]

I certainly hope not, we've got to break this cylce of having only a few women rappers in the mainstream

[@pinek8564]

None expect Nicki and maybe cardi will last this decade

[@r3dharl0w]

@@BiasReviews yess Doja is definitely here to stay

[@EaRebel]

I would like to hear about sole...genuine’s ex wife..

[@chrissiblondetanilla1548]

She is married to The muslim guy that used to.do all the stepping for Public Enemy...SW1...i think is his name?

[@AberrantAlien]

She's heavily into spirituality and is married to Professor Griff. That came out of nowhere lol

[@tishpowell5278]

Ex Wife?!

[@EaRebel]

@@tishpowell5278 yes..they use to be married and I think they have a child together..

[@EaRebel]

@@AberrantAlien I know it did come out of no where..him and genuine seem so different..

[@breeg2331]

Charli had the worst luck dang

[@burneraccountforthewin]

Honestly thoug, anyone associated with Murder Inc really got screwed over hard...not many survived unfortunately

[@breeg2331]

@xo Lynn she's not funny looking she just has a strong bone structure

[@kayshawnsimmons6822]

She's doing ok, her and her daughter are on GGHH NYC

[@darkwade09]

None of Charli Baltimore albums got released

[@user-dv3kq3rm4h]

I was obsessed with Charli growing up. I spent most of my preteens and early teens waiting for her album to come out. It never did! Lol.

[@JordanDavisEurovision]

I will forever be grateful that this was the era of music I grew up with.

[@j-g9463]

“Pea Poppin” 🤣 I have closed captions on and I never laughed so hard in my life

[@L.W..]

Between this channel and Empressive, y’all make KZbin so much better to watch 🥰

[@SharieMonique781]

You HAVE to feature Mia X in part 2! She was the first lady of No Limit records, Master P’s label. Being from the south I listened to her a lot growing up.

[@allenlavine1351]

Yes and getto twins

[@saintmichaelgrayson9641]

Shit Mercedes too 😍😍🔥

[@BriaAnai]

I call your channel my Music History class lol thank you for telling their stories. ❣

[@lala40121]

Man this was nostalgic. Reminds me of me sitting on my great aunts living room floor watching BET trying to remember the lyrics to songs 🥺😭😭

[@cherishoneal9108]

I just realized where Jackie Aina got her chant from.

[@bribri5949]

Yessss

[@ebonynaomi1085]

Same lol

[@IluvJamila]

Yup

[@iLoveLeatherNYC]

GURL...! I was just sayin' the same thing, but was like (to myself) - - "yo ass jus late to the gate".

[@tashajones3661]

Omg late af

[@pinkaddiction13]

oh snap. YOU TOOK IT BACK!!!!!!!!!! I remember hearing Vita's voice so much in the 2000s and I didn't even realize that I haven't heard from her! Love this channel

[@NiaMSnow]

I've heard for years that LUDA is a mean & sketchy guy. I'm not shocked that he did Shawnna dirty.

[@Gh-oy6zv]

Luda been shady he pulled the same BET stunt to Nicki Minaj too

[@colmekaglass6488]

He did?

[@Gh-oy6zv]

@@colmekaglass6488 yes Luda is shady asf if he did it to shawnna and Nicki who knows how many women he’s done it to.

[@protectedpeace2649]

@@Gh-oy6zv N look where he at now!!! If it wasn't for Fast n furious....bc that music career is over. Been over!!!

[@whooelse9444]

As much as i like luda musically, he does seem kinda shady as a businessman. You notice how no one on DTP was dropping any albums except for maybe chingy & even he had to break away from DTP after that 1st album.

[@anthonyeli1084]

I always bought the “First Lady of...” albums lol. I was obsessed with all these girls. Another rapper u can do is Ms Jade. She had that Ching Ching song with nelly furtado that was a bop.

[@carlabaker9723]

Oh wow yes Ms Jade was dope

[@GetrightTiff]

And a couple with missy

[@nikkiogundele2836]

oh yes, i forgot about ms jade

[@thejenesisb5444]

Ms Jade was dope. Her "Champion" song was dope.

[@Meeshee57]

I was HIGHLY disappointed with how the careers ended for Vita, Shawna, and Amil. I was waiting on the fire to drop some fire and I was HURT! 😩 I got a Charlie Baltimore t-shirt a few years ago from her promo team for a new album she released but it didn’t get much traction. Come to think of it, I’m not sure if it was ever released. 🤔

[@BeedotWill]

Amil’s voice is everything

[@antionette97]

Gangsta Boo, La Chat, and Chyna Whyte are a few I never really hear about.

[@thenotoriousk.i.m5684]

Chyna Whyte? Do you mean Foxy Brown

[@neneh3805]

@@thenotoriousk.i.m5684 Chyna Whyte was a rapper associated with Lil Jon and the eastside boyz

[@kendalldavis3130]

Lil Chat And Gangster Boo Can Rap Their Ass Off AND MEMPHIS STAND UPP

[@MrEOM41]

Chyna Whyte had that 🔥🔥🔥 verse on Bia Bia never heard anything commercial wise by her after that

[@MCoop-uh6bx]

Gangsta Boo still dropping

[@daniiho2623]

Thank you for bringing me back in time this video means a lot to me I hope you keep up the great work and make more videos like this I remember all these female rappers an artist when I was young Time really does fly by

[@signalsoldier]

The irony is that arguably the most successful female rapper of all times is Queen Latifah, when you look at the totality of her career in entertainment. And she's done exactly opposite of the rank and file female rapper. Doesn't rely on looks, sex appeal or any of that stuff... Just relied on her talent. And she's still around. The same could be said for Missy Elliot.. Just relied on the talent.

[@IsaUrameshi]

I feel like Queen Latifah was more successful for her acting than her rapping. But I agree with Missy Elliot.

[@signalsoldier]

@@IsaUrameshi right, I am speaking towards her total career, not just as a rapper.

[@naimcauley1224]

While missy didnt rely on sex appeal, her lyrics were definitely sexual

[@invisiblerevolution]

Agree with what you sayin.... but her ACTING career, is what kept Queen Latifah (and Will Smith & LL Cool J) the most relevant. But over all... you have a good point!

[@stephaniecurrie7390]

Yep! Cross-over Icon!

[@SE7EN_77]

I'm sorry but Vita's rap voice was better than Charlie's ....

[@drpeoples95]

No need to apologize it’s facts!

[@blessedchildxoxo6769]

Yeah I never cared for Charli's voice. I felt like she tried to hard.

[@saintmichaelgrayson9641]

Yeah but Charlie had a better aura about herself💯 in person she’s very sweet Vita is but if she doesn’t know you then it’s like “give me 5 feet please”

[@blessedchildxoxo6769]

@@saintmichaelgrayson9641 That's nice to hear that she has a nice auroa. I did always love Charli's red hair😍😍😍💖💖💖

[@saintmichaelgrayson9641]

@@blessedchildxoxo6769 fr lol

[@912gutta]

I want a part two,and let’s make it a later 2000s-early 2010s video. I wanna talk about crime mob diamond and princess,Lola Monroe,maybe even Lil Mama

[@butterlibloom45]

Difference is Amil didn’t wanna sell her soul smh

[@kayshawnsimmons6822]

Yep

[@K.G444]

@Miss Leblanc Yup; I’ve been in the industry too.. you are right

[@korokosso]

@Miss Leblanc How can we at least have our music distributed and lay low?

[@gabrielleelliott8169]

Amil was my favorite out of all of them

[@angeliquetarver4468]

That illuminate is no joke when you allow evil spirits of other people to make you look good. Get your spirit right with God, so your not influenced to join a cult. Jay z in this illuminate mess is crazy no wonder Beyonce has a love hate spirit in her music

[@lisaray101]

Part 2: Jade, Queen Pen, Sole, Lady Luck and Mocha

[@Gold_gyrl]

Who

[@salwashabazz7329]

I thought Jade was a singing group?

[@taie1390]

This is a good list

[@bleu22]

Lady luck as in queen of the ring female rapper?cause if so shes🔥🔥🔥

[@lisaray101]

@@salwashabazz7329 Jade the rapper not R&B group LOL!!! she was missy protégé in early 2000's she on the song gossip folks with missy elliott and had the song big head produced by timberland.

[@Victoriaistalented]

I know amil’s whole verse on “ can I get a” yes I’m super hyped about that!! She so dope and beautiful 😻 and shawnna that’s my crush!! From her looks to her flo to her swag smh ❤

[@amyontv]

So all these women’s careers were scrapped because industry men didn’t want to propel them forward. Got it.

[@isaiaharmand8841]

Why do you have to be so petty for? Lol That may be the case for some of these Women, but Maybe It's just Female rappers careers usually don't have much Longevity that's not a diss at female rappers just been a common theme throughout the industry and some of it's unfair yes, but also it's just that some of them didn't want to or didn't have that IT factor to be a big mainstream name in the Music Industry, Blaming it all on men is just illogical.

[@amyontv]

@@isaiaharmand8841 if you triggered just say that 🤣

[@isaiaharmand8841]

@@amyontv How am I triggered? Lol my comment wasn't hostile nor did I say anything disrespectful or out of pocket I just wanted you to think more relastically instead of just blaming men for everything.

[@alonzosmith1326]

Well Jay-Z wanted to keep Amil on the scene and in the game but she didn’t want to be there anymore. So it’s not like all the men in the industry were “using” these women. And one other point is, some of these men were using their own popularity in the industry to promo some of these female MCs, however in some of these cases that didn’t work out as planned and it resulted in this informative and really interesting video.

[@FirstPeterr]

@Man On The Moon Nailed it

[@matt-chugreene3311]

Gangsta Boo, Olivia, Mia X, Ebony Eyez, Adena Cali, Sylk-E Fyne, La Chat, Angie Martinez, ChaCha, Khia, Queen Pen, Kid Sister, Mocha, Chyna Whyte, Ghetto Twins, Sole, & Cl' Che

[@markaylabrown6852]

Yesss queen pen

[@saintmichaelgrayson9641]

Cha Cha, Chyna Whyte 🔥🔥🔥

[@ThePillager2099]

Solé was badass!

[@Big_Ben1988]

Gangsta Boo the GOAT of lady rappers.

[@Sage_TheAmericanPitBullTerrier]

Foxy Brown, Yo-yo, Trina

[@jesscekaparrish705]

I hate when people try to block your success especially a man

[@tami8458]

I thought Ashanti was the First Lady of Murder INC?

[@djwalkerfemaledj]

Lol

[@candicemirisha912]

I don’t remember Vita

[@briemarie8216]

Me too 😳

[@tami8458]

@@candicemirisha912 Neither do I

[@dashiajames1882]

I thought the same thing.

[@Imjessfavorable]

To be the 1st lady of a major rap label was huge back then.

[@officialkevonn]

Nobody never talk about Solé she was very popular in 1999-2001 she was known for being on JT Money Platinum hit song “Who Dat” and later on she released her own single “4, 5, 6” with JT Money and Kandi Burrus which went gold and she was nominated for Rap Artist of The Year at the 1999 Billboard Music Awards.

[@blackbutterfly8136]

She is married to professor griff who is in public enemy after being married to Ginuwine first

[@officialkevonn]

@@blackbutterfly8136 I know I follow her on ig

[@blackbutterfly8136]

@@officialkevonn I dint think she was that memorable as a rapper I only remember the songs you mentioned.

[@toniasampley695]

Yes I loved her!

[@frankiphoenix8699]

I came here for Gangsta Boo 😭 and she wasn’t even in the countdown

[@jayymee2601]

I came for La Chat!!!

[@tommykimon]

Mia X

[@misfittv313]

Mia, boo and lachat better than the chicks in this video

[@Josh_Pierce]

One time for the South!

[@dxmkrew]

Yesss to everyone listed here. Part 2, let’s go.

[@MultiMaria212]

It’s crazy how talented they are but they were overlooked in their era and now anyone could be a rapper these days. It seems like it’s all about looks & going viral in today’s music industry. Could you include Gangsta Boo, La Chat, & Mia X in part 2?

[@albertadams2095]

The intro is everything! Love that old school vibe :-)

[@duanein3d]

That Jacki-O story warmed my heart lol

[@biggmonie]

It would be a great lifetime movie

[@dumbgeniusesfilmpodcast8879]

Such a unique channel it deserves more subs

[@LisaF777]

She will get there ❤️

[@dumbgeniusesfilmpodcast8879]

@@TS-zg5ge thank for subbing

[@teeemm8305]

Hey love!! I completely ADORE 🥰 your content. Can you one day consider making a video about what happened to all the (now obsolete) Black teen magazines from the 80s to the early 2000s (word up, black beat, right on) ?? Much love and keep up the great work!

[@homehere9817]

I miss this era! I was in high school and college during those time! All the women are beautiful and I’m happy to see how they are doing!

[@andreassn5050]

Solé, Mocha, Queen Pen, Ms. Jade, Cha Cha for part 2, please! ❤

[@valerieguzman6645]

Can you do a vid on early 90s girl groups like "SWV" or "Jade" I know there is a long list to this 😊

[@DanielRandB]

I Aint Watch It All Yet But I Blame Diddy...He Is Always Doing Foul Shit In The Industry Lol.

[@Myunsolicitedopinion_]

😂🥺😂😂😂💀

[@pocahontas4583]

Lol most of these people weren’t associated with Diddy.

[@abiola33]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@itinavarait]

😭😭😭😭

[@larhondaburchett3271]

😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣

[@freya1136]

Record labels have ruined the careers of these women they could’ve been massive they’re so talented 💔

[@Think1stMedia]

No these women MADE CHOICES that ruined their careers. Anytime a woman fails its always the record company or a man, never women being accountable for their own actions. Lil Kim was very successful but very seldom does Puff and Big get credit for their assistance but when a woman fails its always the company. SMH

[@sistamaryclarence]

@@Think1stMedia BIG always get the credit for Lil Kim’s career especially with her verses on early Junior Mafia albums , in my opinion some of the rare times BIG isn’t recognized for Kim’s career is when they’re talking about her clothing and image which is credited to Misa Hylton

[@freya1136]

@@Think1stMedia Yes in some cases the woman’s choice have contributed to the downfall of their career. BUT you’ve got to admit the record labels definitely did some of these ladies dirty e.g. not enough promotion

[@Think1stMedia]

@@freya1136 no I don't have to admit that the labels did them dirty because we have absolutely no proof that they were done dirty. At best we are making assumptions. It costs a lot of money to promote artist and very few freshman albums get lot of money 💰 for their marketing. Big marketing budgets are usually "earned" not given. Of course their is an exception here and there. But most of these ladies were paired with some major rappers on SEVERAL OCCASIONS at that point we must ask what did they do after all that exposure? Charlie Baltimore was given a spot simply because of Big but her talent didn't warrant a spot in a group with him and Jay Z. They HANDED HER OPPORTUNITIES she was not able to capitolize on them. Finally some people just don't make it and that isn't necessarily because a company did them dirty, often it is because the interest in their album was just not there!let's stop this conspiracy theory garbage and blame women for their choices. Not blame everyone else. Vanilla Ice ans Hammer fell off hard and we never blamed the industry we blamed them. That's taking accountability and that's what real adults do. As for Jackie O she earned everything she got. She had no major airplay and wasn't handed big collab opportunities. That lady did most of it on her own. Major props to her. Lil Kim took her opportunities and ran with them and so did Trina. Much respect to Rah Diggah for LYRICALLY being one of the hardest MCs ever. Easily top 3 on the female side but up there with most dudes too. Unfortunately radio didn't play a lot of her stuff. But NEVER HEARD Rah Blame men nor the industry. Shout out to her, she was truly an MC!

[@whooelse9444]

Yes but as i've said in a previous comment, female rappers cost more to maintain their image. They need hairstyling, nail techs, wardrobe, make-up, etc., whereas male rappers are relatively easy on a record label's budget in comparison.

[@ediesmiles1]

Gurl, you should try to get TVOne to give you a Unsung production for the Lost Women of Rap segments! You really did your research 👑

[@pashmina781]

I think one female rapper you missed was Solé! I remember her being featured on the girl group Before Dark single called “Baby” and she had bars for days. She’s also Ginuwine’s ex-wife.

[@tishthedish1533]

I forgot about her. I liked her a lot.

[@betsy5889]

She is now married to Professor Griff and still making new music

[@LJ11892]

JT Money who dat too

[@lonyap3232]

Solé was hot with her '4,5,6'

[@janahjill9803]

One of the girls from before dark came to our class to talk about the industry. She is doing very well now she is costume designer for brownish and another show.