American rapper Doja Cat has officially overtaken Cardi B to become the second highest-selling female rapper in history, both in the United States and globally, according to Billboard.
Nicki Minaj retains her position as the highest-selling female rapper of all time, cementing her legacy as a global icon. Meanwhile, Cardi B now ranks third worldwide and has dropped to fourth place in the U.S., trailing behind Megan Thee Stallion, who holds the third spot domestically.
This ranking, based on performance on the Billboard Hot 100 and Billboard 200 charts, highlights Doja Cat’s rapid rise in the music industry with her genre-defying hits and consistent chart success.
In addition to the rankings for female rappers, Billboard also recognized the biggest artists of the 21st century across all genres. Taylor Swift was named the century’s biggest artist, followed by Canadian rapper Drake. Other notable names on the list include Rihanna, Eminem, and Beyoncé.
The rankings also acknowledged Maroon 5 as the biggest group of the century, while Destiny’s Child was celebrated as the top girl group.
Biggest Artists of the Century (as per Billboard):
- Taylor Swift
- Drake
- Rihanna
- Post Malone
- Eminem
- The Weeknd
- Beyoncé
- Justin Bieber
- Bruno Mars
- Usher
Doja Cat’s achievement underscores her growing influence in the global music scene, solidifying her position among the most successful female rappers in history.
