10 Female Rappers From Los Angeles

Rapper Name:  Ak’sent

Real Name:  Krystle Kantrece Johnson

Age:   35 years old (May 29, 1987)

Best Song: Zingy & This 

Ak’Sent is an LA-based rap artist, who is known for her ferocious lyricism and use of bass drums in her music. 

Originally known as Krystle Kantrece Johnson, the artist was born on May 29th of, 1987. She is a versatile artist by crossing multiple genres of her art form. 

Krystle, aka Ak’Sent, is an actress, dancer, and rapper. She has acted in multiple movies, such as Fame (2009), Coach Carter (2005), and Meet the Spartans (2008). 

The artist has released multiple tracks, including This is My life Fame, This One, We International Feat, Clap ta This, and I hate love. 

Her songs were able to secure the 32nd position in the US Rhythmic top 40. Similarly, the artist’s album International has become a big hit worldwide. 

The songs from the International album “Zingy”, “All I Need”, and “I Gets Down” are quite popular in Japan and U.S. 

The artist was able to secure a prominent role and release her background score in the movie “Coach Carter” which is considered a significant milestone. 

Ak’Sent grew up in a harsh environment. Her father, Charles Johnson, was a rapper who was killed due to gang violence. 

The artist had a firm resolve since she was young as she released her first album International in 2006 and achieved notable wealth and fame through her work. 

Rapper’s name: Michel’le

Real name:  Michel’le Denise Toussaint

Age:  52 (December 5, 1970)

Best Song: No More Lies

“Michel’le’ a rapper and R&B singer from Los Angeles, California, is known for her exceptional vocal skills and vibrato. 

The artist is mostly known for her R&B songs. The artist does not have multiple accomplishments in her rap music, but she has collaborated with artists like Eazy E and Dr. Dre in her R&B songs. 

Toussant’s most popular songs include “No More Lies,” in the Hot 100 hits from 2013-2015. The artist’s other hit song, “Nicety” and “Something in My Heart,” was certified Gold. 

She has sold around 500,000 copies of “Nicety” and “Something in My Heart

Michel’le released her first album, including the single “No More Lies.” Her music was produced by her ex-boyfriend Dr. Dre in 1989.

Initially, the artist had signed with Eazy-E’s Ruthless records, but she released her second album Hung Jury, from Death Row Records. 

The sales of her second album were around 100,000 copies until 2013. The artist also collaborated with 2Pac on the songs like “Run Tha Streets” and “Let’s Play House.” 

The singer was also part of a reality TV show R&B Divas LA. Michel’le was part of N.W.A and she has been part of DMC since its formation. 

The artist’s role was removed from the movie Straight Outta Compton due to some misunderstanding between the producers. However, she released a biography titled “Surviving Compton: Dre, Suge & Michel’le.”

At present, the singer-songwriter and rapper are busy with home life and caring for her goddaughter Milani who was recently born on February 20, 2023. 

Rapper Name:  Yo Yo

Real Name:  Yolanda Whitaker

Age: 51 years old (August 4, 1971)

Best Song: You Can’t Play with My Yo-Yo

Yo-Yo, and American rapper and actress based in Los Angeles, is known for her ferocious lyricism. 

Ice Cube personally teaches Yo-Yo; she is the protege of the artist. The artist’s rap genre is conscious rap, which consists of topics such as women’s empowerment and the effects of violence. 

Her debut album was released in 1991, titled Make Way for the Motherlode. The artist also popularized gangsta rap among females. 

She released her second album, “You Better Ask Somebody,” where Ice Cube was featured in the final track.

The duo has collaborated with each other for the third time since her feature with Cube in AmeriKKKa’s Most Wanted in 1990. 

The rapper also has credits in her acting career. She appeared in the film  Boyz in the Hood alongside Ice cube, released in 1991. 

Similarly, she also appeared in the Fox show “New York Undercover.” The artist dated Tupac Shakur in the 1990s. She was together with Pac before his death. 

The artist also involves in community work and outreach social programs. She testified in congress about whether gangsta rap required rating labels or not. 

The artist also opened the Yo-Yo School of Hip-Hop for at-risk students in order to protect them from street and violent life. 

Rapper’s name: Kali

Real name: Kaliya Ashley Ross

Age:  21-22 (2000/2001)

Best Song: MMM MMM

The rapper began sharpening her rapping skills at the age of 12.  She blew up after the release of her song “Do A Bitch” in TikTok. 

Kaliya released her mixtape“This Is Why They Mad Now” in 2021 which received positive reception for her work. 

The artist, mainly working in Hip-hop and trap music, released her next song, “MMM MMM,” and her single, “Standards” on the occasion of International Women’s Day. 

Ross has collaborated with rappers such as Latto, Moneybagg Yo, Saucy Santana, Young Bleu, BIA, and ATL Jacob. 

The 22-year-old idolizes famous female rappers Nicki Minaj and Cardi B, who have been inspirations for her to work on her craft.

Kali has released an album titled “This Why They Mad Now,”  which consists of seven tracks which are Bad Bad Bad, Do A Bitch, Spend Dat, Rounds, Nasty Bitch, Ain’t FWM, and Big Body. 

The female rapper from LA seems to be amassing quite a number of followers, with 604k followers on her Instagram and 184k subscribers on her channel. 

The artist has released multiple freestyle videos and featured videos with different artists on her Youtube channel. 

Rapper’s Name: Mc Trouble

Real Name: LaTasha Sheron Rogers

Age: 21 years old (30 July 1970- 4 June 1991)

Best Song: (I Wanna) Make You Mine

MC Trouble, known as LaTasha Sheron Rogers, is a female rap artist from Los Angeles, California.

The artist’s popular song “(I Wanna) Make You Mine,” featuring the Good Girls released in 1990, was able to climb to number 15 in Billboard Magazine’s Hot Rap Singles chart. 

Her debut album Gotta Get a Grip received a favorable review from both critics and the audience. The artist also released a second single in 1990 titled “Gotta Get a Grip,” which was a hardcore rap and R&B mix. 

The artist was born with epilepsy and was going through treatment. During the production of her next album after her debut, the rapper died during her sleep on 4th June 1992. 

She was a talented artist who was making quite a stir in the hip-hop community with her album and singles. 

The artist passed away at the age of 21. Rappers from all over the country paid tribute to her after her death. 

Dawg of A Tribe Called Quest released their single “Vibes and Stuff” while paying homage to her work. Similarly, Low-End Theory released “Trouble in Lost Paradise” in her memory. 

The rap star was affiliated with Motwon records and she was the first female artist who was signed with the record company. 

Rapper’s Name:  Mila J

Real Name:  Jamila Akiko aba Chilombo

Age:  40 years old (November 18, 1982)

Best Song:  Good Lookin Out

Mila J, an African American singer-songwriter from L.A is celebrated form her contribution in rap genre. 

She is an R&B singer and rapper with multiple accolades, including World Music Awards and MVPA awards for her work in Herself and Smoke, Drink, and Break-up, respectively. 

The artist signed to Motown records from 2013-2014; she kept the legacy of MC Trouble, who was the first female rapper of Motown.

The singer’s work with her label Motown was by releasing two EPs, Made in L. A and 213. 

The artist’s first album was Dopamine, released in 2017. The album consists of 13 songs that include titles such as I do Love You, Body, Drippin, No Fux, Fuckboy, Doomed, Longway, Transform U, Bonfire, New Crib, Move, and Lit.

Earlier in her career, the artist got the attention of Chris Stokes, which helped her secure an audition in the Prince’s Diamonds and Pearl’s music video. 

 Mila and her sisters Jamila and Miyoko began forming an R&B group Gyrl and later on, signed with MCA/Silas Records. 

In 2014, the artist reinvented herself and adopted the name Mila J from Jamila. She released a self-titled album M.I.L.A which stands for Made in Los Angeles.

After her hits and singles, the artist walked an independent road after leaving Motown records in 2017. 

She was nominated for her song “Herself” in World’s Best R&B Artist and World’s Best Song. The rapper secured a win in MVPA awards for her song “Smoke, Drink, Break-Up” for Best R&B Video. 

Rapper’s Name: Fergie

Real Name: Stack Ann Ferguson

Age: 47 years old (March 27, 1975)

Best Song: Big Girls Don’t Cry

Fergie is a popular female artist from LA, known for her work with Black Eyed Peas. 

The 47-year-old rapper is from the hip-hop group Black Eyed Peas. The artist has multiple accolades throughout her music career. 

After leaving the group, her solo album, The Duchess, achieved significant success, and her top three tracks, “London Bridge,” “Glamorous,” and “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” featured on Billboard Hot 100. 

The artist, an original member of Black Eyed Peas, worked on two albums with the group in albums such as “Elephunk (2003)” and “Monkey Business.”

Both albums performed well commercially and achieved success with their singles “Where is the Love?” and “Pump it.”

After rejoining the band Black Eyed Peas, she received further success from 2009-2012. Their new generation music of electro hop beat took over the world. 

The songs like “Boom Boom Pow” and “Pump it” was no. 1 in Billboard’s top 100. Additionally, Boom Boom Pow reigned for fourteen weeks on the Billboard Hot 100. 

Similarly, Fergie is an incredible actress with her wide range of movies and TV shows from 1984-2018. 

Fergie has won around nine awards for her Favorite rap/hip-hop group alongside her favorite pop/rock female artists.

The artist received the woman of the year award in 2010. She also received Glamour and international awards both for her solo work and for her songs with Black Eyed Peas. 

Fergie has won eight grammy awards with her group Black Eyed Peas and was nominated for twelve Grammy awards as well. 

Rapper’s name: Saweetie

Real Name: Diamonte Quiava Valentin Harper

Age: 29 years old  (July 2, 1993)

Best Song: Best Friend

Saweetie is a popular rapper from L.A, known for her flashy art style rap in drill, R&B, and trap music. 

She has amassed global popularity through her songs in hip-hop. The artist was nominated for two Grammy Awards and has received multiple national and international awards. 

Saweetie is quite famous for her TV appearances as well; she is herself have hosted multiple reality TV Shows and appeared in “Grown-ish,” a comedy show. 

Harper is born in Santa Clara, California currently residing in L.A. The artist is of African-American, Filipino, and Chinese descent. 

Saweetie has yet to release a studio debut album, but the artist has released multiple EPs and singles since the beginning of her career. 

The artist’s songs, such as High Maintenance, Icy Grl, My Type, Freek-a-leek, and Icy Chain, have become quite popular in streaming services.

Her music releases on Youtube have netted her hundreds of millions of views. She has collaborated with artists like Dababy, Jack Harlow, and Doja Cat. 

Besides acting and rapping, she is also an entrepreneur by releasing a clothing collection named Prettylittlething which has shown her ability to diversify her talents elsewhere. 

Similarly, the artist has been nominated for BET awards, Billboard Music Awards, and People’s Choice Awards in 2020. 

The artist won the MTV Video Music award, BET hip-hop Award, and Kid’s choice artist award in the best direction, Hustler of the year, and best artist award, respectively. 

Rapper’s Name:  Bia

Real Name:  Bianca Miquela Landrau

Age: 31 years old (August 16, 1991)

Best Song:  Bestio

Bia, full name Bianca Miquela Landrau is a rapper currently from Los Angeles of African-American descent. 

The artist is known for her charismatic personality and amazing cadence in her song. She signed to the I Am Other record label owned by Pharrell. 

The artist debuted in the media through her reality show Oxygen. Her talent for singing was recognized after the release of her song “Safari.” 

The 32-year-old artist has received multiple accolades throughout her career. She has released two EPs since her career, which include For Certain and Nice Girls Finish Last. 

Bia’s work For Certain released in 2020, consists of eight songs which are Bia Bia, Automatic, Whole lotta money, Skate, Free Bia, Plate, Same hands, and Cover girls. 

The artist’s second EP consists of Supabien, Hollywood, Yakwtfgo, Blue bank, Vibes on me, and Drown in my cup. 

The artist won the album of the year in Boston Music Award for her album “For Certain.” She received Boston Music Award for the song of the year for “Whole Lotta Money.”

The rapper achieved multiple accolades for her song “Herself”; she received Artist of the year, Hip-hop artist of the year, and Artist of the year, for the same song in Boston Music Award.

BIA is quite talented in terms of rapping career and television performances. She is a unique artist from L.A., who has made a career in the hip-hop industry through her effort, talent, and hunger. 

Rapper’s name:  Doja Cat

Real name: Amala Ratna Zandile Dlamini

Age: 27 years old (October 21, 1995)

Best Song: Vegas

Doja Cat, a popular female rapper from Los Angeles, California, is known for her stellar performance and acute rap voice. 

The artist has become a viral success through her sensational songs, music, and videos. The singer started her music career in 2014 at the age of 17. She debuted her first EP, Purrr!

Doja is known for her flow, technicality in rap, and talented performance in her music videos. The artist’s release song often peaks on Billboard Hot 100. 

Up to now, the LA-based rapper has released three albums, including Planet Her, Amala, and Hot Pink. She has released two EPs, including Purrr! (2014) and Streets (2021).

The artist’s Billboard Hot 100 songs include Say So, Woman, I Like You, Kiss Me More, You Right, 34+35, One right Now, Boss Biitch, Need to Know, Get into it (Yuh), and Ain’t Shit. 

The artist has performed in Super Bowl, international and national tours, multiple cultural fest, concerts, DJs, and clubs. At present, the artist is considered to be the hottest star. 

She aspires to be among the likes of Nicki Minaj, Cardi B, Rihana, Beyonce, D’Angelo, and Missy Elliott. 

Similarly, the artist has received multiple accolades, including Grammy Awards for Kiss Me More; she has received multiple MTV video awards, American Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards, and Top R&B artist awards from 2020-2022.