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8 Black Women Rappers Who Covered ESSENCE

Our September/October cover star Megan Thee Stallion is in good company.
8 Black Women Rappers Who Covered ESSENCE
By Brande Victorian · Updated August 12, 2021

Today we announced Megan Thee Stallion as the cover star for our September/October 2021 issue. The debut marks the Houston lyricist’s first time covering the pages of ESSENCE but she joins a strong list of women rappers who have taken center stage on the mag over the years, many of them multiple times since the 1990s.

8 Black Women Rappers Who Covered ESSENCE

As we celebrate this milestone for Meg, who talked with us about what we can expect from her upcoming album, we also want to take a look back at the female hip-hop artists who came before her. One thing’s for sure, this certified hot girl is most definitely in good company. Click through to see the throwback covers below.

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Queen Latifah: October 1993
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Queen Latifah: January 1998
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Lauryn Hill: June 1998
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Foxy Brown: August 1999
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Missy Elliott March 2000
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Lil Kim October 2000
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Lauryn Hill: July 2002
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Eve March 2004
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Lauryn Hill: February 2006
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Queen Latifah: October 2006
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Queen Latifah: July 2009
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Queen Latifah: January 2012
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Queen Latifah: November 2014
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Queen Latifah: July 2017
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Lizzo: May 2019
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Megan Thee Stallion: September/October 2021
Megan Thee Stallion appears on the September/October 2021 cover of ESSENCE. | Photographer, Chrisean Rose. Styling, Zerina Akers for Mastermind Management. Hair, Kellon Deryck. Makeup, Priscilla Ono. Manicurist, Coca Michelle. Set Design, Charlotte Malmlöf. Megan wears Catherine D’Lish robe, Bulgari necklace and earrings, Cartier rings (right hand) and Anabela Chan Joaillerie ring (left hand).
8 Black Women Rappers Who Covered ESSENCE
Megan Thee Stallion appears on the September/October 2021 cover of ESSENCE. | Photographer, Chrisean Rose. Styling, Zerina Akers for Mastermind Management. Hair, Kellon Deryck. Makeup, Priscilla Ono. Manicurist, Coca Michelle. Set Design, Charlotte Malmlöf. Megan wears Catherine D’Lish robe, Bulgari necklace and earrings, Cartier rings (right hand) and Anabela Chan Joaillerie ring (left hand).

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