Best rapper of all time, according to Billboard

Current figures such as Cardi B (11), Megan Thee Stallion (15) and Doja Cat (16) also appear in the list.

The magazine Billboard chose Nicki MinaJ as The best rapper of all timehighlighting his career, impact and versatility as keys to position it in the first place in the ranking.

Billboard stressed that “From the Mixtapes to its domain of the mainstream, Nicki has more than fulfilled ”said the specialized medium, also highlighting his charisma and lyrical talent.

Nicki Minaj is crowned as the best rapper of all time, according to Billboard

Among the criteria evaluated were their trajectory, musical achievements, letters, vocal skill and their cultural influence. In that line, the artist surpassed legends like Missy Elliot, Lauryn Hill and Lil Kim.

Minaj – whose real name is onika Tanya Maraj – had already made history in 2018, being the first rapper with more than 1,000 appearances in the Billboard Hot 100. And recently, his tour Pink Friday 2 It was named as “the highest grossing tour of a rapper. ”

Current figures also appear in the list as Cardi B (11), Megan Thee Stallion (15) and Doja Cat (16).

With this new recognition, Minaj joins the select group of artists who hold the title of the best rappers of all time, together with Jay-Z (in English) and Resident (in Spanish).