Famous British Female Rappers

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Alesha Dixon

(English Singer, Rapper and Television Personality)

Birthdate: October 7, 1978

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom

Alesha Dixon is an English singer-songwriter, rapper, and TV personality. She initially wanted to become a teacher, but destiny had other plans for her, and she ended up entering the music world. She rose to fame as a singer in the 2000s as a member of the girl group Mis-Teeq. She later pursued a successful solo career as well.

Mel B

(Singer)

Birthdate: May 29, 1975

Sun Sign: Gemini

Birthplace: Harehills, West Yorkshire, England

Mel B is an English television personality and singer-songwriter. She gained international recognition as part of the popular pop girl group Spice Girls, which has sold more than 85 million records. Over the years, Mel B has been an important TV personality, appearing in several reality series as a participant as well as a judge.

M.I.A.

(Rapper)

Birthdate: July 18, 1975

Sun Sign: Cancer

Birthplace: Hounslow, United Kingdom

British-born Sri Lankan rapper Mathangi Arulpragasam, better known as M.I.A., soared to fame with her Billboard Hot 100-charting track Paper Planes. She became the first person of South Asian origin to be nominated for a Grammy and an Oscar in the same year. She has earned an MBE, too.

Stefflon Don

(Rapper)

Birthdate: December 14, 1991

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Birthplace: Birmingham, United Kingdom

Stefflon Don is a singer-songwriter and rapper. Don's journey from working as a hairdresser and cake decorator to becoming a popular musician has been quite inspiring. In 2018, she was featured on the cover page of the final print edition of NME. Also a philanthropist, Don helped rapper Shocka by providing him money for his mother's cancer treatment in Nigeria.

Cher Lloyd

(Singer & Songwriter)

Birthdate: July 28, 1993

Sun Sign: Leo

Birthplace: Malvern, Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom

Estelle

(Singer-songwriter)

Birthdate: January 18, 1980

Sun Sign: Capricorn

Birthplace: London, England

Lady Leshurr

(Rapper and Singer-Songwriter Known for Her ‘Queen's Speech’ Series of Freestyles)

Birthdate: December 15, 1988

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Birthplace: Kingshurst, Solihull, England

Rapper Lady Leshurr is best known for her freestyle series named Queen's Speech. She also collaborated with electronic dance duo Orbital for Wonky. She has appeared in films such as 1 Day and Lapse of Honour and has also competed on shows such as Dancing on Ice.

Shygirl

(Rapper, DJ)