Why Nicki Minaj is the ONLY G.O.A.T. In Female Rap (And Why You Should Already Know)

Nicki Minaj is the undisputed Queen of Rap — backed by record-breaking stats, industry awards, and unmatched impact. It's time to show you why the G.O.A.T. crown belongs only to her. Even Google knows who the greatest female rapper of all time is. Type it in your search bar and you'll get the one and only Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty.

Barbz, let’s be real — the question isn’t “Is Nicki Minaj the greatest female rapper of all time?” The question is “Why are we still wasting breath debating something that’s already fact?” People get lost in industry beefs and forget Nicki has been in the top spot since before she had an album. The Queen of Rap  was getting hype off of her mixed tapes between 2007 and 2009 which lets be clear was three of them. She then was getting paid fifty-gees to feature on a feature before her duet album Pink Friday dropped in November of 2010.

If you’re still unsure, consider this your official wake-up call. Grab your tea, keep your feelings in check, and let’s run through why Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty is the undisputed Queen of Rap.

Nicki Minaj Didn’t Just Join the Game — She Rebuilt It

From her early mixtape days on Playtime Is Over and Sucka Free, Nicki didn’t just enter hip hop… she seized it. Her flow is unmatched — switching between rapid-fire rhymes, melodic hooks, and alter egos like Roman, Martha, and Barbie without missing a beat.

Her lyricism? A masterclass in punchlines, wordplay, and layered meaning. You don’t just listen to Nicki — you study her bars.

And those alter egos? They aren’t gimmicks. They’re proof of a range so wide most rappers can’t even imagine it. Every persona raps better than half the industry combined.

The Receipts Don’t Lie: Nicki Minaj’s Record-Breaking Career

Nicki Minaj doesn’t just break records; she rewrites history.  

In 2017 Nicki Minaj Passed Aretha Franklin for Most Billboard Hot 100 Hits of Any Female Artist. She made history on the Billboard Hot 100, as she passes Ms. Franklins for the most total appearances among women in the chart's 58-year history. Aretha Franklin held the record with 73 entries, and Nicki Minaj broke it with her 76th, 77th and 78th entries when her songs "No Frauds," "Regret in Your Tears," and "Changed It" debuted on the chart. proof of this can be found on the Billboards top 100 official site shall we continue? Let me proceed with a few reciepts.

• Best-Selling Female Rapper Ever: Over 100 million records sold worldwide. Ranging between 133 million and 140 but the numbers are not completely added up. There has never been a female rapper before or now that's sold as many records or singles as Mrs. Minaj. Lil Kim, Cardi B, nor Meagan the stallion will ever be in here league.

• Multiple Solo Diamond Singles: No features, no shortcuts, just pure domination. There are Only 39 artists have multiple songs that are certified diamond. Nicki Minaj's "Super Bass" was certified diamond on November 9, 2021, a decade after its groundbreaking release. The Queen of Rap then received two more awards in 2024 for "Bang Bang," the hit collaboration with Jessie J and Ariana Grande, and "Starships." (These are singles not albums & look what historical moment she has locked in.)

• Most US Number-One Albums for a Female Rapper:  Pink Friday, Roman Reloaded, Pink Friday 2, all hitting the top. Nicki has achieved a historic milestone as the female rapper with the most number-one albums on the Billboard 200 chart. Her albums, "Pink Friday", "Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded", and "Pink Friday 2", have all reached the top spot. This accomplishment solidifies her position as a dominant force in the genre. 

• Highest-Grossing Tour for a Female Rapper: The Pink Friday 2 Tour set the bar for live performances. The tour grossed $108.8 million from 70 shows, according to Touring Data. It also sold 787,000 tickets across those 70 shows. Which landed her in a league with the men—not female rappers because there has been no female rapper that's been able to do what she has done. She has created an unbreakable legacy.

• Billboard + Vibe’s Greatest Female Rapper of All Time (2023): Not just Barbz hype, but industry acknowledgment. People sometimes decide to give women peddles from a flower rather than the whole bouquet–but Nicki mjnaj is the whole damn rose store, rather you choose to acknowledge it or not. She's the g.o.a.t. The one they got the ingredients from to cook in the kitchen–Not Lil Kim or any female rapper that came before. Hate it or love it but Nicki is the queen of rap and fake beefs and hate can't erase what's written in hip-hop history.

She Changed the Game for Every Woman in Rap

Before Nicki, women in rap had moments. After Nicki, women in rap had a movement.

She proved you could be sexual, smart, and eccentric — and still dominate the charts. She kicked open the door for a whole new wave of female rappers. And whether they admit it or not, every single one of them is eating from a table Nicki built.

Versatility and Longevity: The Secret to Nicki’s Reign

Nicki’s catalog covers hip hop (Chun-Li, Yikes), pop (Super Bass, Starships), and genre blends that smash charts worldwide. She’s been running the game since 2009 and is still dropping #1 albums in 2024.

Outside of music, she’s built empires — fragrances, fashion, a radio show, film roles, brand deals. While others chase a single hit, she’s building generational wealth.

The Verdict? The Debate is Dead.

Nicki Minaj isn’t considered the G.O.A.T. She is the G.O.A.T. Period. The numbers prove it. The culture reflects it. The world knows it. Your opinion is simply an opinion. Stats and facts mean more—and the stats are on her side.

So if you’re still doubting? Bless your heart. The Queen of Rap reigns supreme — and she isn’t giving up her crown anytime soon.

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