March is Women’s History Month, and to celebrate, we’ll highlight some musical pioneers across genres. Today, it’s all about hip-hop.

While hip-hop is still relatively young, multiple women have emerged as leaders in the scene. Artists like Queen Latifah, Salt-N-Pepa, MC Lyte, and more helped pave the way for women across the genre. Today, let’s pay tribute with a playlist full of legends.

So, for today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from women in hip-hop would you like to hear?

Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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Songs Played
Lauryn Hill- Lost Ones
Da Brat- Funkdafied
Salt-N-Pepa- Push It
MC Lyte- Stop, Look, Listen
SZA- Kill Bill
Doechii- Anxiety
TLC- Hat 2 Da Back