10 Women Rappers Love to Rap About

Hip hop's most lyrically referenced female icons.

10 Women Rappers Love to Rap About - With a combination of beauty and handling business, these women have not only crafted careers that will inspire generations, but that have also captured the imagination of rappers. Although they're often objectified for a quick rhyme, make no mistake, these women are noticed because they're at the top of their game. Read on about your favorite rappers' favorite ladies, the ultimate Bonnies. (Photos from left: Diggzy/Hall/Pena, PacificCoastNews.com, Optic Photos, PacificCoastNews.com,Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images)

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10 Women Rappers Love to Rap About - With a combination of beauty and handling business, these women have not only crafted careers that will inspire generations, but that have also captured the imagination of rappers. Although they're often objectified for a quick rhyme, make no mistake, these women are noticed because they're at the top of their game. Read on about your favorite rappers' favorite ladies, the ultimate Bonnies. (Photos from left: Diggzy/Hall/Pena, PacificCoastNews.com, Optic Photos, PacificCoastNews.com,Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images)

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Rihanna - Rihanna is the ultimate bad gal next door — sensual and successful — and she's been name-dropped by countless rappers because of it, from Drake to Royce da 5'9"'s memorable "Hi Rihanna" thread in his 2011 BET Cypher.(Photo: Optic Photos, PacificCoastNews.com)

Beyoncé on her business savvy being influenced by her former manager, her father:  - “My father taught me so much about being a businesswoman. And I’m understanding him a lot now. A lot of the crazy things he did were necessary.”  (Photo: Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images)

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Beyoncé - Beyoncé may be wearing Jay Z's chain, but everyone knows she's the hottest chick in the game. Even those in the inner-circle of trust, i.e., Big Sean, who’s signed to Kanye West — Hov's so-called little brother — and J. Cole, who's inked to Jay's Roc Nation, couldn't resist lyrically worshipping Queen Bey on "My Last" and "I Really Mean It," respectively.  (Photo: Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images)

Hally Berry on if she will pursue making a film about '60s activist Angela Davis:  - “It's always been close to my heart... But it's something I'm not so sure she wants to have happen. So, because I so respect her and admire her... I would never do it without her blessing.” (Photo: Mark Davis/Getty Images for NAACP Image Awards)

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Halle Berry - As one of the most beautiful, ageless women of all time, Halle Berry’s been getting love in rap songs for almost two decades now, most recently in Kendrick Lamar's "Money Trees," Waka Flocka Flame's "No Lie" and a whole song and dance from Hurricane Chris's "Halle Berry [She Fine.]" (Photo: Mark Davis/Getty Images for NAACP Image Awards)

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Kim Kardashian - Kanye came clean about his feelings for Kim K. on "Cold," but he's not the only one who's taken note of the socialite and reality TV empress. Both Soulja Boy and Lil Flip have named songs after her, and she's been shouted out by plenty of others. (Photo: Diggzy/Hall/Pena, PacificCoastNews.com)

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Nia Long on Guiding Light (1991-1993) - Shortly after starring in Boyz n the Hood, Nia Long was cast as Katherine Speakes on Guiding Light. A recurring appearance on Fresh Prince of Bel Air and starring roles in the movies Love Jones and Soul Food soon followed. (Photo: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

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Nia Long - Nia Long’s stylishly short hair, welcoming smile and around-the-way vibe have made her a favorite rapper fantasy ever since she co-starred in Friday opposite Ice Cube, with notable shout-outs in songs by Juicy J ("Bandz a Make Her Dance"), Ghostface Killah ("The Hilton") and more.  (Photo: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

Tweet! - The first lady kicked off a new year with a new look when she debuted her now famous and former bangs in her very first @flotus post on Twitter. Obama attributed the cut to a "midlife crisis," but soon found them irritating and grew them out. (Photo: Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

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Michelle Obama - The beautiful first lady to a nation and to the first Black president, Mrs. O is any status-happy rapper's dream, and has been named in song by Riff Raff and Maino. (Photo: Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Vanessa Simmons announcing she’s expecting her first child:  - "Little princess on the way!"  (photo: DJDM/WENN.com)

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Vanessa Simmons - The eldest daughter of hip hop's first family has inspired rhyme tributes, too, including one from J. Cole, which prompted a swift lyrical rebuttal from her younger brother, Diggy Simmons.  (Photo: DJDM/WENN.com)

Nicki Minaj on the tension between she and Mariah Carey:  - "I cannot hold a grudge against Mariah Carey. I don't know if she's gotten over it, but I have." (Photo: Imeh Akpanudosen/Getty Images)

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Nicki Minaj - Arguably the most successful female rapper of all time, Nicki has garnered everything from the expected praise for her curves to an on-the-mic marriage proposal from Drake on "Miss Me."    (Photo: Imeh Akpanudosen/Getty Images)

Jennifer Lopez - In honor of Discovery of Puerto Rico Day, when Christopher Columbus washed ashore on the island, we're giving a shout-out to our favorite celebs from the island republic. Jennifer Lopez is perhaps the most famous puertoriquena to walk the earth, and proudly waves the flag of the island any chance she gets. Born in the Bronx, J.Lo was named Grand Marshall of the city's famous Puerto Rico Day Parade. (Photo: Andreas Rentz/Getty Images)

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Jennifer Lopez - J.Lo's gone from Fly Girl to a mega star in music, movies, and fashion, inspiring many a rap admirer, and not just ex-boyfriend Diddy, but also everyone from Tyga to 50 Cent. (Photo: Andreas Rentz/Getty Images)

Gabrielle Union in Being Mary Jane - With films like Bring It On, Cadillac Records and Think Like a Man on her resume, Union had plenty of roles to keep her busy on the big screen. But the actress opted to take on this BET original series because "it shows the audience I can do more than one thing. It was an opportunity to grow." And audiences love seeing Union as a successful TV anchor trying to balance her professional and personal lives. (Photo: Kevin Mazur/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Gabrielle Union - Gabrielle Union gets nearly as many name checks in rap lyrics as she gets checks from Hollywood execs. The Being Mary Jane star has been mentioned by Joe Budden, Obie Trice and Game, for example.(Photo: Kevin Mazur/BET/Getty Images for BET)