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15 Yearbook Photos of Female Rappers from the 1970s-2000s

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Side-by-side portraits of two young women: the left image is in color, showing a woman with long dark hair, hoop earrings, and a red top; the right image is a black-and-white photo of a smiling young woman with shoulder-length hair.
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Before the stage lights, the Grammys, and the viral hits, every legend had a school photo, a flash of who they were before the world knew their name. From Missy Elliott’s radiant grin to a teenage Lauryn Hill’s sharp gaze, these yearbook photos of female rappers capture the roots of hip-hop’s most powerful women, frozen in the quiet years before the spotlight found them.

1. Queen Latifah, 1987

A young woman smiles at the camera in a formal portrait, wearing a black top, gold triangular earrings, and a delicate necklace against a gray background.
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2. Chrisean Rock, 1989

A young woman with long, straight dark hair smiles in a formal portrait, wearing an off-the-shoulder black top and stud earrings, posed against a softly blurred blue-gray background.
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3. Ice Spice, 1994

A young woman with long straight dark hair smiles at the camera. She is wearing a dark green top and the background is a mottled gray, typical of a school portrait.
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4. Cardi B, 1989

A young woman with straight, shoulder-length hair with red highlights poses for a formal portrait against a warm brown background, wearing an off-the-shoulder black top and a red necklace, and holding a red rose.
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5. Missy Elliot, 1990

A young woman poses for a formal portrait, wearing a dark off-the-shoulder top, pearl necklace, and matching earrings. She has short, styled hair and is smiling softly against a neutral background.
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6. Niki Minaj, 1990

A young woman with straight black hair styled half-up, wearing gold hoop earrings and a red top, poses with her arms crossed against a red background, looking directly at the camera with a slight smile.
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7. Megan Thee Stallion, 1996

A young woman with long, dark hair smiles widely while wearing a patterned, burgundy top. The background is maroon. Text below the photo reads “Megan Pete.”
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8. MC Lyte, 1980s

A woman with short black hair smiles at the camera, wearing hoop earrings, a white t-shirt with colorful graphics, light jeans, and sneakers, posing against a light blue background.
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9. Da Brat, 1996

A person with braided hair squats against a blue backdrop, wearing a gray jacket and baggy jeans, looking at the camera with both hands raised in a gesture.
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10. Iggy Azalea, 1985

A school portrait of a young person with light skin, long blonde hair, wearing a red headband and a blue collared shirt, looking directly at the camera with a neutral expression.
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11. Ms. Toi, 1999

A young woman with long, curly dark hair and a big smile poses for a portrait against a blue background. She is wearing a white top and a delicate gold necklace.
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12. Beyoncé, 1987

A black-and-white portrait of a young woman with straight, shoulder-length hair, wearing a light-colored top over a shirt and a necklace, smiling at the camera against a plain background.
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13. Jennifer López, 1988

A young woman with short, dark hair smiles at the camera over her shoulder. She is wearing a black top, small hoop earrings, and a thin necklace. The background is a soft, gradient blue.
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14. Roxanne Shanté, 1996

A young woman with braided hair wears a black leather jacket, white shirt, and light blue jeans, standing in front of a vibrant red draped background and looking confidently at the camera.

15. Doja Cat, 1995

Black and white yearbook photo of a young person with long braided hair, smiling at the camera, centered between two other partially visible portraits.
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