"Since its introduction in the 1970s, hip-hop has become a way of life. This title takes an inside look at the women of hip-hop. The Women of Hip-Hop Groups follows the careers of hip-hop's top female acts, examining their contributions to the genre as it burst into the mainstream and went global. Features include a timeline, a glossary, essential facts, references, websites, and source notes." -- Publisher.

Lauryn Hill's night -- Founders of hip-hop -- Standing out -- Changing images for women -- Women in charge -- Rap, pop, and women -- Mainstream and indie stars -- Hip-hop moves forward -- Timeline -- Essential facts -- Glossary.