Nicki Minaj is the richest female rapper in October 2026, with an estimated net worth of about $150 million. This list ranks the top 10 women in rap by our estimated net worth, counting music, touring, catalogs, acting and business ventures. Cardi B is a clear second, and a new generation including Megan Thee Stallion and Doja Cat has pushed several veterans down the order.
| Rank | Name | Net worth |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nicki Minaj | $150 million |
| 2 | Cardi B | $120 million |
| 3 | Queen Latifah | $60 million |
| 4 | Missy Elliott | $55 million |
| 5 | Megan Thee Stallion | $40 million |
| 6 | Doja Cat | $35 million |
| 7 | Eve | $25 million |
| 8 | Iggy Azalea | $20 million |
| 9 | Sandra “Pepa” Denton | $16 million |
| 10 | Cheryl “Salt” James | $15 million |
1. Nicki Minaj: Net worth $150 million
Nicki Minaj has been the best-selling woman in modern rap since Pink Friday arrived in 2010. Her single “Super Freaky Girl” became her first solo number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2022, and Pink Friday 2 (2023) debuted at number one on the album chart.
Her Pink Friday 2 World Tour ran through 2024 and reportedly grossed well over $100 million. Beyond music she has a long list of deals and ventures, including a MAC lipstick line, fragrances and a stake in the drink brand Myx Fusions.
The $150 million adds estimated recording and publishing income to a share of reported tour revenue, endorsements, business income and real estate.
2. Cardi B: Net worth $120 million
Cardi B’s “Bodak Yellow” reached number one in 2017 and her album Invasion of Privacy won the Grammy for Best Rap Album in 2019, the first solo female rapper to win it. “WAP” (2020) was another number one. She released the album Am I the Drama? in 2025 and supported it with a tour.
Her wealth also rests on her music catalog, brand deals and acting work.
We value her catalog at roughly $70 million on streaming and sales data, then add touring, endorsements and acting income.
3. Queen Latifah: Net worth $60 million
Queen Latifah started as a rapper with the 1989 album All Hail the Queen, then built a career in film and television. She was nominated for an Oscar for Chicago (2002), starred in Hairspray (2007) and has led the CBS series The Equalizer since 2021.
She runs the management and production company Flavor Unit and has endorsement deals including a long run with CoverGirl. Real estate work adds to her income.
Film and television pay, her production company, endorsement income and real estate work combine into the $60 million.
4. Missy Elliott: Net worth $55 million
Missy Elliott’s debut album Supa Dupa Fly (1997) set the template for a decade of hip-hop and R&B. She has written and produced for artists including Aaliyah, Whitney Houston and Beyonce, and she was the first female rapper inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2023.
She performed at the Super Bowl halftime show in 2022, and her publishing and catalog earnings make up most of her wealth.
Publishing and master royalties across her own hits and her production credits drive this one, with touring and licensing on top.
5. Megan Thee Stallion: Net worth $40 million
Megan Thee Stallion won the Grammy for Best New Artist in 2021 and popularized the “Hot Girl Summer” phrase in 2019. Her Hot Girl Summer Tour in 2024 was one of the biggest rap tours by a woman.
Business is a growing side, with a portfolio of brand partnerships and consumer ventures.
Estimated tour grosses, recording income and brand income make up the $40 million.
6. Doja Cat: Net worth $35 million
Doja Cat began as a rapper and became a pop and rap star with the 2021 album Planet Her and the 2020 hit “Say So”, which reached number one in a remix with Nicki Minaj. She won a Grammy for her collaboration with SZA, “Kiss Me More”.
Her 2023 album Scarlet and her touring and brand work add to her income.
Streaming royalties on her hits, estimated tour income and brand deals add up to $35 million.
7. Eve: Net worth $25 million
Eve signed to Dr. Dre’s Aftermath label, then to Ruff Ryders, where her debut album went double platinum in 1999. She won a Grammy for “Let Me Blow Ya Mind” with Gwen Stefani, starred in the sitcom Eve (2003 to 2006) and co-hosted The Talk from 2017 until the show ended in 2024.
Part of her music catalog has reportedly been monetized. of her music catalog.
A conservative catalog estimate, plus television and film earnings, discounted for tax, gives $25 million.
8. Iggy Azalea: Net worth $20 million
The Australian rapper’s single “Fancy” reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2014, the year her debut album The New Classic came out. Albums have followed, including In My Defense (2019) and The End of an Era (2021).
Her figure is a cautious estimate, so we keep her below the artists with firmer catalog and tour data.
We priced her hit catalog and touring history, and kept the figure cautious.
9. Sandra “Pepa” Denton: Net worth $16 million
Pepa is one half of Salt-N-Pepa, the group behind “Push It” (1987) and the 1993 album Very Necessary, which sold millions of copies worldwide. The group won a Grammy for “None of Your Business” in 1995, received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2021 and was honored by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2025.
The group has sold more than 15 million records.
The group’s catalog and touring revenue is split by member, and individual appearance income keeps her a notch above Salt.
10. Cheryl “Salt” James: Net worth $15 million
Cheryl James is the other half of Salt-N-Pepa. She co-led the group from 1985 through its biggest years and shares the awards listed above, including the 2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame honor.
She earns from the group’s catalog and from ongoing appearances and performances.
She gets the other half of the group’s catalog and touring revenue, plus her own appearance income.
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Who is the richest female rapper in the world?
Nicki Minaj, at an estimated $150 million as of October 2026. Her wealth comes from music, touring, endorsements and business stakes.
How much is Cardi B worth?
We estimate Cardi B at about $120 million, which makes her the second richest female rapper. That figure includes a catalog we value at around $70 million.
Who joined or moved on the list?
Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion, Doja Cat and Iggy Azalea joined. Lil’ Kim, MC Lyte, Trina and DJ Spinderella were removed because our current evidence for their wealth is thin or lower than the new cut-off.
Why is Rihanna not on the list?
Rihanna is a singer and a billionaire businesswoman, but she is not primarily a rapper, so she is outside this category.
How are the net worth figures estimated?
We combine catalog valuations, reported tour grosses, deal figures and business income, then adjust for tax and fees. The figures are approximate and change as new information emerges.
How we estimate net worth
Our estimates are based on public reporting, company valuations, and deal and earnings figures all compiled in an internal valuation model. They are approximate, and figures change over time as new information emerges.
For this list we leaned on reported tour grosses, catalog sale values and chart and album results. Where a rapper’s recent income was unclear we held the figure steady rather than guess.
Last updated: October 2026.
