Hip-Hop/Rap: 1990s-2000s
Hip-Hop/Rap: 2010s-2020s
Pop: 2000s
Pop: 2010s
Pop: 2020s
100

This hip-hop artist won four Grammy Awards and sold over 30 million records. Billboard ranked her at number five on the 100 Greatest Music Video Artists of All Time. She sang the songs “Gossip Folks” and “Work It.” 

Who is Missy Elliot?

100

This hip-hop artist was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine, and has won three Grammy Awards. She collaborated with Beyoncé on her single “Savage (Remix)” and sang the song “Cry Baby.” 

Who is Megan Thee Stallion?

100

This pop artist is credited with influencing the revival of teen pop during the early 2000s, and is known as the “Princess of Pop.” She has scored six number-one albums on the Billboard 200. Some of her most famous songs include “...Baby One More Time” and “Oops!... I Did It Again.” 

Who is Britney Spears?

100

This woman is an American singer, songwriter, actress, humanitarian, and record producer. She rose to fame in the late 1990s as the lead singer of Destiny’s Child, and is the most nominated woman at the Grammy Awards and has the most wins with a total of 28. 

Who is Beyoncé? 

100

This pop star began her career in country music and has won 11 Grammy Awards, including three Album of the Year wins. She was named Woman of the Decade by Billboard and is known for her albums “Folklore” and “evermore.” 

Who is Taylor Swift?

200

This hip-hop group sold over 15 million records worldwide, making them one of the best-selling rap acts of all time (male or female). Their success in rap has earned them the title “The First Ladies of Rap and Hip-Hop” and sang the song “Push It.” 

Who is Salt-N-Pepa?

200

This rap artist was recognized by Forbes as one of the most influential female rappers of all time. She was honored as the Woman of the Year in 2020 by Billboard. Some of her songs include “I Like It” and “Bodak Yellow.” 

Who is Cardi B?

200

This pop star is also a classically -trained pianist who has received 15 Grammy Awards during her career. She was on Time magazine’s 100 list of most influential people in 2017. Her songs include “Fallin’” and “No One.” 

Who is Alicia Keys?

200

This pop artist is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with over 250 million records worldwide. She has won nine Grammy Awards, and is known for songs such as “Diamonds” and “What’s My Name.” 

Who is Rihanna?

200

This pop star first gained attention in 2015 when she uploaded the song “Ocean Eyes” to SoundCloud. Since this time, her 2019 album became one of the best selling albums of the year, with the song “Bad Guy” becoming her first number-one song on the Billboard Hot 100. 

Who is Billie Eilish?

300

This hip-hop group sold over 85 million records worldwide making them the best-selling American girl group. They won four Grammys and 5 MTV Video Music Awards. Their top Songs are “No Scrubs” and “Unpretty.” 

Who is TLC?

300

This rap artist is known for her colorful costumes and wigs, along with the use of her alter egos. She has been dubbed the “Queen of Rap” and is the most awarded female rapper in history. Her first studio album was titled “Pink Friday.” 

Who is Nicki Minaj?

300

This international pop star has been referred to as the “Queen of Latin Music” and is the best-selling female Latin artist of all time. She has won three Grammy Awards and her songs include “Waka Waka” and “Hips Don’t Lie.” 

Who is Shakira?

300

This musician has become one of the wildest artists and performers the music industry has ever seen. She performed during the Super Bowl LI halftime show, and starred as Ally in A Star is Born. She has won 11 Grammy Awards, and sang songs like “Just Dance” and “Bad Romance.” This woman has the initials L.G.

Who is Lady Gaga?

300

This pop star is also an actress and rose to fame on a Nickelodeon show. She has won two Grammy Awards and is the first artist to have five number-one debuts. One of her songs is “Thank U, Next.” 

Who is Ariana Grande?

400

This rap artist has sold over 15 million albums and 30 million singles worldwide. She is considered one of the greatest MCs of all time, and sang the songs “No Time” and “Not Tonight.” 

Who is Lil' Kim?

400

This rap artist was named “Entertainer of the Year” in 2019 by Time magazine, and has won three Grammy Awards. Some of her songs include “Truth Hurts” and “Juice.” 

Who is Lizzo?

400

This pop artist has also starred as a coach on The Voice and has an estimated sales of 100 million records. She has won five Grammy Awards, and is known for songs such as “What a Girl Wants” and “Genie in a Bottle.” 

Who is Christina Aguilera?

400

This English pop star’s second studio album was nominated for a record-tying six Grammy Awards and has been certified 17x platinum in the UK. Her songs include “Hello” and “When We Were Young.” 

Who is Adele?

400

This pop star’s first album peaked at number three on the UK Albums Chart, and she won the 2019 Brit Award for Song of the Year. She also won a Grammy for Best New Artist in 2019. One of her songs is “Levitating.” 

Who is Dua Lipa?

500

This rap artist is also an actress, producer, and talk show host. Her work in music, film and TV has earned her a Grammy, Emmy, Golden Globe Award, and an Academy Award nomination. Some of her songs include “U.N.I.T.Y.” and “Weekend Love.” 

Who is Queen Latifah?

500

This rap artist is one of six female rappers to ever top the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and is a multiple time winner of the BET Award for Best Female Hip-Hop Artist. Some of her songs include “Ante Up (Remix)” and “Lean Back.” 

Who is Remy Ma?

500

This international pop star is also an actress and dancer. In 2012, Forbes ranked her as the most powerful celebrity in the world, and performed at the 2020 Super Bowl halftime show. She is known for songs such as “If You Had My Love” and “On The Floor.” 

Who is Jennifer Lopez?

500

This pop star rose to fame during her time as an actress on Disney Channel. She has also been a judge and mentor on The X-Factor USA, along with a recurring character on Glee. Her songs include “Heart Attack” and “Cool for the Summer.” 

Who is Demi Lovato?

500

This pop singer and songwriter gained attention from self-releasing music on social media and released her first album in 2014. She has sold over one million albums, and has two Grammy Award nominations. Some of her songs include “Without Me” and “You should be sad.” 

Who is Halsey?