Clover Hope's 'The Motherlode' Puts Women In Rap First
The Motherlode: 100+ Women Who Made Hip-Hop, is a book that puts “Ladies First.” The new offering from journalist Clover Hope covers the history of Hip-Hop queens, from Roxanne Shanté, Salt-N-Pepa, Lil’ Kim, and Missy Elliott to Nicki Minaj and Cardi B. Featuring illustrations by artist Rachelle Baker, the book, which goes on sale today, not only explores the careers of women in Hip-Hop, but it also takes a look at their impact on the musical genre and society as a whole.