For the past 10 years, the pop world has become familiar with Nicki Minaj and only knows her as the only powerful rap queen. That’s right, because for the past 10 years, the female rap world has truly been an empty kingdom monopolized by Nicki. Sometimes, there are names that rise up like phenomena and then fade away, but Nicki, because of her skin color and ability, has been recognized by many people, and she has remained the longest.
However, recently, Forbes magazine honored her junior (or can also be called the nemesis from the next generation) Cardi B as the most successful female rapper of all time while Cardi has only released 1 studio album. This is no different from a bucket of cold water thrown straight at Nicki Minaj, even all the female rappers of the previous generation.
According to the original article of Forbes: “With the great achievement of her debut album Invasion Of Privacy, which debuted at #1 in the first week on the Billboard Hot 200, it has been certified platinum 3 times (sold more than 3 million copies). Not to mention the achievements that the singles brought her, helping her become the most successful female rapper of all time that no one can deny when having 23 songs in the top 40. Cardi B is also the first female rapper in history to win the Grammy in the category of Best Rap Album, also the only female rapper to win the Grammy in this decade, and also the female rapper with the most #1 Billboard Hot 100 in history.
Not only that, Cardi B also changed her career to coaching the new generation of rap in the Rhythm + Flow program on Netflix, participated in acting in 2 movies, Hustlers with Jennifer Lopez, Lizzo and will soon be the main role in the latest season of the blockbuster Fast And Furious.
It’s true that Cardi B has achieved a lot of success with her debut album, we can’t deny that. From an unknown girl in New York, with this debut album, she suddenly became the most powerful rap superstar today. However, if Cardi B was honored as the most successful female rap rookie in history, it would sound reasonable. But when she is the most successful female rapper of all time, it’s too early to judge that. We haven’t even heard her second studio album yet.
Not only that, Forbes seems to have been too hasty in awarding this title. That seems to have offended the reigning queen of rap, Nicki Minaj, or other powerful seniors in the rap game at the moment such as: Lil’ Kim, Missy Elliott, Queen Latifah, Salt’N’Pepa, TLC, Lauryn Hill,… What would happen if a senior who has devoted all his efforts to paving the way for women in the rap game lost to a newbie? How painful and bitter that must be.
The title is already conferred, we will wait and see what Cardi B will do in her upcoming second studio album. Will this young girl maintain the highly praised quality of her debut album or will she fall like other rappers who have become famous over time? This question will only be known when the music is released.
With this honor, it can be seen as a way for Cardi B to focus more on music to be worthy of the praise from the press.
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