1. Nicki Minaj
Trinidadian-American Nicki Minaj is one of the richest and most successful women in hip-hop. Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty, known by her stage name Nicki Minaj, is a Trinidadian-born rapper, songwriter, singer, and actress. She first gained popularity after releasing three mixtapes between 2007 and 2009. Born on 8 December 1982, she made her debut in her Pink Friday (2010) album, topping the U.S. Billboard 200 chart. According to many reports, she has sold more than 10 million albums worldwide, which make her one of the richest female rapper in the world. In addition, her net worth is $150 million.