Lauryn Hill

Lauryn Noelle Hill is an American singer, rapper, songwriter, and record producer. She is recognized by music critics as one of the most influential musical artists of her time. Hill is credited with breaking barriers for female rappers, contributing to the mainstream success of both hip-hop and neo soul, and pioneering rap-singing. She has been named one of the 50 Great Voices by NPR, and one of the 200 Greatest Singers of All Time by Rolling Stone. In 2015, Billboard ranked her the greatest female rapper. Among her accolades are eight Grammy Awards—the most for any female rapper.