10 West Coast Female Rappers You Should Know

Lil Debbie is a rapper, lyricist, and fashion designer. She was a member of the White Girl Mob till 2011. She is one of the few rappers with lil on the name. 

The artist started her solo career in 2012 after being kicked out of the group for disloyalty. According to her interview, the artist stated that she started her solo music journey because she did not have much input in the group regarding decision-making. 

Debbie has released two studio albums, one compilation album, nineteen music videos, seventeen singles, four EPs, and two mixtapes. Despite the struggle with her group, the artist made quite a slash with her solo career. 

The rapper’s best songs from her two albums and singles include the following;

• Say My Name
• Bright Lights
• Monkey Dance
• Break It Down
• 2 Cups

V-Nasty is a talented artist known for her collaboration with artists like Kreayshown, Lil Debbie, and Gucci Mane. She is signed with Pinnacle records. 

The artist released a collaborative album with Gucci Mane in 2011. She has three mixtapes, titled “Don’t Bite Just Taste,” “Doin’Number$,” and “11 Lem.” Also, the artist is featured in multiple songs and music videos.

Nasty has stated that she is influenced by the artists like Lil Wayne, Gucci Mane, Lil Boosie, and Mac Dre. The rapper also started working with the reality TV host of American Idol, Ryan Seacrest, in the reality TV show.

Likewise, the artist’s best songs include her originals and featured songs with other artists like Gucci Mane and Kreayshawn;

• White Girl
• On the Hood
• Subway
• Way 3 Good
• You Already Know Me
• Push Ups

Toni Blackman is a rapper known for her freestyle hip-hop. The Californian girl is also the first hip-hop ambassador of the U.S state department representing the American culture.

The artist has released two albums, Let’s Chill (2021), and I Love & Approve (of Myself) 2022. The artist’s best songs include Dreams, TR676, and I Love & Approve. She does not seem to have released her songs commercially, but she is prolific in the underground rap community.

The artist is also the founder of Freestyle Union, a cipher promoting social responsibility. Blackman also founded Hip-Hop Arts Movement (HHAM) while studying at Howard University in 1992.

Mia X is a rapper from New Orleans. X is the first female emcee to sign to the label Master P. She used to practice bounce rapping style. 

The rapper grew up in a housing project in New Orleans, Louisiana, but her efforts led her to achieve global stardom. X’s best album includes Unlady like (1997), Mama Drama(1998), and Good Girl Gone Bad (1995).

The singer has released three studio albums; she went gold with Unlady Like, which appeared in the 21st position on the US peak charts, and second position in the US R&B chart. Additionally, the artist’s two soundtrack albums, “I’m bout it” and “I Got the Hook Up,” both achieved Platinum level. 

Similarly, Foolish achieved gold certification, which featured multiple other rap artists as well. The artist’s best songs are as follows; 

• The Party Don’t Stop
• Hot Boys and Girls
• Bout It, Bout It II
• I Think Somebody
• Mama Drama
• I’ll Take Ya Man

Kali Ross is from Roswell, Georgia. The rapper has moved to Los Angeles to pursue her career in hip-hop. Ross started rapping at the age of 12.

The artist became popular after the release of her song “Do A Bitch” in Tiktok. In 2021, she released her mix tape “This Is Why They Mad Now,” and she received positive feedback from the critics. 

Ross received global attention after the release of her song “MMM MMM,” her collaboration with artists like BIA, Moneybagg Yo, and Saucy Santana put her in the female rap game. 

Her debut album is “This Why They Mad Now” it consists of seven tracks which include the following;

• Bad Bad Bad
• Do A Bitch
• Spend Dat
• Rounds
• Nasty Bitch
• Ain’t FWM
• Big Body

Kali is a young artist who is taking over the world with her songs, she is gradually grasping the attention of mainstream music enthusiasts.

Charm La’Donna is a rapper, singer, songwriter, and dancer. The artist is famous for her work with Kendrick Lamar, Dua Lipa, Rosalia, and Selena Gomez.

Donna has released an EP titled “La’ Donna,” which consists of songs like Hallelujah, Palm Trees, Westside, Queen, and See It. Her song Westside is already viewed around 500k on Youtube. The artist has multiple musical and choreography credits with famous artists.

However, the artist has tried her hand at rapping, which seems to be her passion. She started her career by becoming a backup dancer for Madonna’s Confessions Tour. Later, she joined hands with Kendrick to work on his album.

Moreover, the artist choreographed a dance performance for the 60th Annual Grammy Awards in 2018. Donna is working on her debut album, which the artist signed with Epic Records. 

Kreayshawn aka Natassia Zolot, is a rapper, singer, music video director, and radio personality. The artist catapulted to success with her first single, “Gucci Gucci.” 

Zolot started her White Girl Mob (WGM), which included artists like V-Nasty and Lil Debbie. She has released one album Somethin’ Bout Kreay (2012), and two EPs, including T.O.B.M (2019) and World’s Biggest Idiot (2021).

Natassia is overshadowed by her group member Lil Debbie who achieved considerable success and released two studio albums and two dozen songs throughout her career. Moving on, Kreayshawn has good followers of fans; her best songs include:

• Gucci Gucci
• Go Hard
• Missing Kitty
• Left Eye
• Summertime

Snow tha product is a rapper who achieved fame through her mixtape Good Nights & Bad Mornings 2: The Hangover (2013) and her compiled album Vibehigher (2018).

Tha product was exposed to Mariachi music earlier in her childhood as her father and grandfather both were Mariachi singers. She appeared in the Mariachi band at Redhood and got to experience the influence of hip-hop. 

The singer has released one studio album, four compilation albums, one EP, forty-seven singles, and eight mixtapes. Her single “Snow Tha Product went platinum and achieved 20th position in the peak music chart. 

Snow also appeared in multiple episodes of the series “Queen of the South.” The best songs of the artist are as follows;

• Snow Tha Product: Waste of Time
• No LIe
• La Vida
• Suavemente
• Dale Gas
• Bilingue

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Saweetie is a rapper who has achieved global popularity with her songs, such as Icy Grl. She has collaborated with rappers like Doja Cat and Jack Harlow.

Saweetie, aka Diamonte Harper, has achieved two grammy awards and multiple nominations for her songs and albums. She has promptly achieved global success through her songs and distinct rapping style. 

Harper released her first studio album, “Pretty B*tch Music,” in 2023. She has also released seventeen music videos, four EPs, eighteen singles, and three promotional singles. Her song “Tap In” received platinum certification from RIAA in 2021. 

The artist’s best and most streamed songs are as follows;

• Best Friend
• My Type
• Icy Girl
• Back to the Streets

Doja Cat is a rapper known for her unapologetic performances, the unique cadence of voice, and the synergy of R&B and rap techniques in her songs. 

The artist achieved sensational success with her first EP, “Purr.”She has collaborated with most of the A-lister singers and rappers. Cat has also won Grammy Awards for her songs. 

The singer has released three studio albums, one EP, and thirty-six singles. Her latest two albums, “Planet Her” and “Hot Pink,” have received platinum certification while remaining under the top 10 during their initial release. 

Cat’s first album, “Amala,” has received Gold certification. Similarly, almost all her singles have achieved Gold or Platinum certification. The best and most streamed songs of Doja are as follows;

• I Like You
• Woman
• Vegas
• You Right
• Kiss Me More