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Every Grammys Best Female Rap Solo Performance winner

2 ceremonies, 2003–2004. 1 different winner. The longest run was Missy Elliott, 2 years straight (2003–2004).

Best Female Rap Solo Performance was first awarded in 2003, so it does not run the full 2000–2025 window.

It was awarded for the last time in 2004.

From 2005 the Grammys awarded Best Rap Solo Performance instead.

It took over from Best Rap Solo Performance.

Missy Elliott ×2
Each band is one winner’s reign. Wider means a longer run. Colored by label; hover for details.
Missy Elliott'03–'04×2

The full list

YearWinnerLabel
2004Missy Elliott (Work It)repeat
beat 4 others
  • Da Brat (Got It Poppin')
  • Lil' Kim (Came Back For You)
  • MC Lyte (Ride Wit Me)
  • Queen Latifah (Go Head)
Goldmind/Elektra
2003Missy Elliott (Scream a.k.a. Itchin')
beat 4 others
  • Charli Baltimore (Diary...)
  • Eve (Satisfaction)
  • Foxy Brown (Na Na Be Like)
  • Lauryn Hill (Mystery of Iniquity)
Goldmind/Elektra

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