About this episodeBillboard Unfiltered Episode 25 analyzes the final 2024 ranking of the hottest female rappers, highlighting Gl…AI summary
Billboard Unfiltered Episode 25 analyzes the final 2024 ranking of the hottest female rappers, highlighting Glorilla's rise to number one and the industry shift towards female artists following the Drake-Kendrick beef. The discussion also covers Cardi B's graceful reaction to her lower ranking, Ice Spice's underwhelming album performance compared to Latto's success, and the immediate fallout of new sexual assault allegations against Jay-Z.
Key takeaways 6
Glorilla's ascent to number one on the list is attributed to her undeniable cultural impact and consistent output throughout 2024, with fans and critics alike recognizing her dominance.
The dominance of female rappers in 2024 is partly a reaction to the negative, toxic energy of the male-dominated Drake-Kendrick beef, with listeners seeking fun, celebratory music from artists like Latto and GloRilla.
Cardi B's ranking at number 10 was met with grace rather than anger; her self-awareness regarding her lack of recent album output (an 8-year gap) suggests she is preparing for a strong comeback in 2025.
Ice Spice's 2024 was characterized by strong touring and initial hype but failed to sustain chart momentum with follow-up singles and a poorly received album ('Two Packs of Ass'), contrasting sharply with Latto's successful 'Sugar Honey Iced Tea' era.
Jay-Z's rapid response to civil lawsuit allegations involved a self-written statement that contained a typo ('young man from Brook' instead of Brooklyn), leading to speculation that the statement was prepared in advance or hastily drafted.
Public perception of Jay-Z's allegations is currently more muted than previous cases like Diddy's, potentially due to public fatigue or the belief that he 'knows what's coming' given the ongoing scrutiny of hip-hop executives.
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“I wouldn't be surprised if he goes from 10 to one... I feel like that her reaction doesn't surprise me because she always struck me as a real ass [ __ ] like she really is self-aware”
▶ 0:00Guest discussing Cardi B's mature handling of her low ranking on the list and predicting her future success.
“The ladies are running the table and they're [ __ ] annihilating us every step of the way”
▶ 9:11Host Carl summarizing the overwhelming dominance of female rappers in the industry during 2024.
“I personally feel like the girlies were kind of just like okay the boys are fighting I want to I want to have fun like pack it up like please where's lot where's glow where let's go on tour let's wear our cheetah prints”
▶ 0:00Guest explaining how female artists capitalized on the cultural fatigue from the negative Drake-Kendrick beef by offering fun, celebratory content.
“These allegations are so heinous in nature that I implore you to file a criminal complaint”
▶ 24:19Jay-Z's statement regarding the civil lawsuit filed against him, highlighting his confusion over why it wasn't filed as a criminal case.
“Sugar Honey Iced Tea... she kind of put out a masterclass of like this is how you drop a project and create like a whole moment around it”
▶ 14:37Guest praising Latto's album rollout strategy compared to Ice Spice's lackluster project release.
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