Purse First

In this episode:Bay area legend Kamaiyah made history as the first female rapper to headline the Fox Theater in Oakland. Staying local might be the key to longevity for female rappers.Nicki Minaj claims to be neurodivergent, while Doja Cat admits to a borderline personality disorder diagnosis and Lil Nas X addresses fans after court for a battery charge related to his own alleged mental health crisis.  Female rap’s decline is sending the girls overseas. Despite becoming the first female rapper this year to surpass 700 million streams on spotify this year, Doja’s biggest booking yet is in Rwanda for Global Citizen’s Move Afrika Festival. Similarly, industry veteran Lil’ Kim is headlining two shows in Australia, Vivid Sydney and Melbourne's Rising. This is her first time in Australia in 15 years.Has public opinion finally turned against GloRilla? Some are accusing her of being a Pick Me.For Ass Last, available exclusively on Patreon, we are following up on a theory about Doja Cat and congratulating the latest expecting mom in female rap.Purse First is the only podcast exclusively about female and queer rap, hosted by Sesali Bowen (@badfatblackgirl) and "Prince" Pierre Phipps (PrinceCharmingP).Join our Patreon for bonus content and early access to episodes.Follow the show on socials @pursefirstshow

In this episode:Megan Thee Stallion and Cardi B reunited at the Houston stop of Cardi’s Little Miss Drama tour, proving that there is no beef between them.Former Purse First guest Kaliii, dropped a new single featuring Frankie Bleu. She’s spilling tea about being dropped from her label and body shamed for her postpartum weight. Is this another sign of the declining state of female rap?Eve’s Grammy-winning sophomore album Scorpion turned 25 years old last week. The hosts reflect on the early aughts and her crossover success.Sesali and Pierre send their love to Monaleo, who had to cancel the remainder of her Who Did the Body? tour after requiring emergency surgery to repair a cyst that caused an ovary and fallopian tube to be removed. Sesali has been so entertained by Doja Cat’s social media but she has a theory about her recent retort to Timothee Chalamet.Purse First is the only podcast exclusively about female and queer rap, hosted by Sesali Bowen @badfatblackgirl and "Prince" Pierre Phipps @PrinceCharmingP. Join our ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ for exclusive bonus content!Follow us on socials: @PurseFirstShow

On this episode:The hosts discuss Caresha a.k.a. Yung Miami’s recent solo rollout. The former city girl dropped two singles, “Tea Time” and “News Flash”. Do we see a future for her in music or should she pursue other avenues?Sesali is loving Megan Thee Stallion’s feature verse on Juvenile’s “BBB”. Both she and Pierre are so happy to hear that the Hot Girl Coach is headed to Broadway, becoming the first woman to play Zindler in Moulin Rogue The Musical.In February, for the first time this decade there wasn’t a single female rapper on the Billboard Hot 100. Is this a sign that female rap is officially dead? Are we losing our rappers to their relationships?Da Brat sat down for an interview with Angie Martinez and Sesali is frustrated that the legendary rapper’s sexuality is still the topic of discussion. She and Pierre also discovered that she did prison time in the early aughts.Ice Spice shut down rumors that she was on Ozempic, claiming that depression contributed to her weight loss. Is this a result of her career making a decline?GloRilla’s sister doesn’t understand how the media works and tried to charge the Breakfast Club $5,000 for an interview.Purse First is the only podcast exclusively about female and queer rap, hosted by Sesali Bowen @badfatblackgirl and "Prince" Pierre Phipps @PrinceCharmingP. Join our ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ for exclusive bonus content!Follow us on socials: @PurseFirstShow

In this episode, hosts Sesali and Pierre are revisiting Cardi B's first mixtape, Gangsta Bitch Music Vol. 1! This 2016 banger introduced her music to the world and marked the beginning of a new wave in female rap. Listen along as they go through the project track by track and discuss the cultural significance of this hip-hop debut.Purse First is the only podcast exclusively about female and queer rap, hosted by Sesali Bowen @badfatblackgirl and "Prince" Pierre Phipps @PrinceCharmingP. Join our ⁠Patreon⁠ for exclusive bonus content!Follow us on socials: @PurseFirstShow

In this episode of Purse First:Sexyy Red's sampling of Michael Jackson's "Beat It" caused a stir. Is it a disrespectful take on a legendary song or the Sexyy's playful side at work?Sukihana's socia media presence is strong and multifaceted, Pierre and Sesali put their marketing hats on and suggest some branding moves that could take her Coochie World brand to the next level.Against their will, the hosts provide a couple of updates on Nicki Minaj, since the queen of rap has fully embraced MAGA and several conspiracy theories. During the 2026 Grammys she tweeted about blood rituals and attempted to out the hosts. Nicki claims that her album is delayed while she renegotiates her contract, but Pierre and Sesali doubt there was ever an album. The Barbz are also still active, as they attacked comedian Mike Epps for jokes he made about her affiliation with Trump.On a lighter note, Sesali is very excited about Cardi B's Little Miss Drama tour.For Ass Last, available exclusively on Patreon, the duo discuss Cardi's Super Bowl cameo and breakup. They also talk about Coi Leray's stance that liking pictures on Instagram is cheating.Purse First is the only podcast exclusively about female and queer rap, hosted by Sesali Bowen @badfatblackgirl and "Prince" Pierre Phipps @PrinceCharmingP. Join our Patreon for exclusive bonus content!Follow us on socials: @PurseFirstShow

Sesali and Pierre are back for season 7! In this week's episode:Chit chatting about the lackluster GrammysDiscussing the drama with GloRilla & her sister, StudRillaSharing insights from JT's Cutting Room Floor Interview about being a fashion girlieTaking a look at the young hoe takeover of rap with reviews of songs by Taffy and Trim. (Patreon subscribers get access to the full reaction!For Ass Last, exclusively on Patreon, Sesali is venting about the Brat’s stagnant stylePurse First is the only podcast exclusively about female and queer rap, hosted by Sesali Bowen @badfatblackgirl and "Prince" Pierre Phipps @PrinceCharmingP. Join our Patreon for exclusive bonus content!Follow us on socials: @PurseFirstShow

Surprise! For this special holiday episode, we are joined by raptress who made the perfect Christmas rap girl album, Shelby Swain! And please forgive my sound, I was accidentally recording through my headphones. Purse First is the only podcast exclusively about female and queer rap, hosted by Sesali Bowen (@badfatblackgirl) and Pierre Phipps (@PrinceCharmingP).Join the Patreon for early access and exclusive bonus content.Follow the show on Instagram @pursefirstshowEmail us at pursefirstshow@gmail.com

Pierre and Sesali are awarding their best of 2025 in female and queer rap. Who was the best new artist, the most innovative, and the baddest bitch in the genre? Hear them decide in real time which song, verse, and music video from the rap girls deserves the crown as they wrap another season.Purse First is the only podcast exclusively about female and queer rap, hosted by Sesali Bowen (@badfatblackgirl) and Pierre Phipps (@PrinceCharmingP).Join the Patreon for early access and exclusive bonus content.Follow the show on Instagram @pursefirstshowEmail us at pursefirstshow@gmail.com

Pierre and Sesali are discussing the story and impact of Diamond and Princess. As the female members of Crime Mob—the legendary hip hop group that brought us “Knuck If You Buck”—these two teenage girls from Atlanta put on a stamp on fashion, beauty, and female rap.Purse First is the only podcast exclusively about female and queer rap, hosted by Sesali Bowen (@badfatblackgirl) and Pierre Phipps (@PrinceCharmingP).Join the Patreon for early access and exclusive bonus content.Follow the show on Instagram @pursefirstshowEmail us at pursefirstshow@gmail.com

This week, Sesali and Pierre share their honest thoughts on JT’s new Culted Magazine cover. The City Girl was her own creative director but did she overlook some of the racial overtones? For the main episode, the hosts go over a list of some of their favorite one hit wonders.Purse First is the only podcast exclusively about female and queer rap, hosted by Sesali Bowen (@badfatblackgirl) and Pierre Phipps (@PrinceCharmingP).Join the Patreon for early access and exclusive bonus content.Follow the show on Instagram @pursefirstshowEmail us at pursefirstshow@gmail.com

Pierre and Sesali are pleasantly surprised with the female and queer rappers nominated for Grammy’s this year, including GloRilla and Sexyy Red. They’re giving Salt-N-Pepa their flowers for being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and sharing honest thoughts on JT’s new single “Girl’s Gone Wild”.Purse First is the only podcast exclusively about female and queer rap, hosted by Sesali Bowen (@badfatblackgirl) and Pierre Phipps (@PrinceCharmingP).Join the Patreon for early access and exclusive bonus content.Follow the show on Instagram @pursefirstshowEmail us at pursefirstshow@gmail.com

This week Pierre and Sesali are joined by YouTuber and singer, Zach Campbell. The legendary pop culture commentator talks the state of female rap, dealing with fanbases, and spills industry tea!Purse First is the only podcast exclusively about female and queer rap, hosted by Sesali Bowen (@badfatblackgirl) and Pierre Phipps (@PrinceCharmingP).Join the Patreon for early access and exclusive bonus content.Follow the show on Instagram @pursefirstshowEmail us at pursefirstshow@gmail.com

This week, art is imitating life for Pierre and Sesali as they review Monaleo's latest project, Who Did the Body. They make the case for her being the latest in a lineage of conscious rappers and celebrate her clever wordplay and symbolism in her work. They also offer some initial thoughts on LOVER GIRL, the latest release from Megan Thee Stallion.Purse First is the only podcast exclusively about female and queer rap, hosted by Sesali Bowen (@badfatblackgirl) and Pierre Phipps (@PrinceCharmingP).Join the Patreon for early access and exclusive bonus content.Follow the show on Instagram @pursefirstshowEmail us at pursefirstshow@gmail.com

After the drama from female rap's juggernauts last week, Pierre and Sesali are covering two quieter album releases from the rap girls: Bia's BIANCA & Pluto's PLUTO WORLD. Purse First is the only podcast exclusively about female and queer rap, hosted by Sesali Bowen (@badfatblackgirl) and Pierre Phipps (@PrinceCharmingP).Join the Patreon for early access and exclusive bonus content.Follow the show on Instagram @pursefirstshowEmail us at pursefirstshow@gmail.com

After a week off, Pierre and Sesali are finally sitting down to discuss the barrage of rap beefs that have sparked in the wake of Cardi B’s Am I the Drama? Release. Nicki Minaj vs. Cardi B. JT vs. Cardi B. Santana vs. JT. Ice Spice vs. Cardi B. Even Latto caught a stray. They also carved out time to celebrate Monaleo’s upcoming album. For Ass Last, available exclusively on Patreon, they address the discourse about Cardi’s fourth pregnancy and body policing experienced by New York rapper, Maiya the Don.Purse First is the only podcast exclusively about female and queer rap, hosted by Sesali Bowen (@badfatblackgirl) and Pierre Phipps (@PrinceCharmingP).Join the Patreon for early access and exclusive bonus content.Follow the show on Instagram @pursefirstshowEmail us at pursefirstshow@gmail.com

After 7 long years, Cardi B has delivered her sophomore album, Am I The Drama? She held nothing back, dissing a roster of female rappers and her soon-to-be ex-husband, Offset. Were diving into the lyrics, production, impact, and yes, the drama of it all. Purse First is the only podcast exclusively about female and queer rap, hosted by Sesali Bowen (@badfatblackgirl) and Pierre Phipps (@PrinceCharmingP).Join the Patreon for early access and exclusive bonus content.Follow the show on Instagram @pursefirstshowEmail us at pursefirstshow@gmail.com

This week Pierre and Sesali are getting into the rap girls, or lack thereof, at New York Fashion week. They’re also covering new drops from Pluto, Connie Diiamond, Saucy Santana, Bia, and a Young Thug diss track from Glorilla. They celebrate Santana’s gold certification for “Material Gworl”, proof that the music industry is not always about instant gratification. With Glorilla hitting a historic milestone, they discuss her place as one of the greats in female rap. Has she surpassed Meg?Purse First is the only podcast exclusively about female and queer rap, hosted by Sesali Bowen (@badfatblackgirl) and Pierre Phipps (@PrinceCharmingP).Join the Patreon for early access and exclusive bonus content.Follow the show on Instagram @pursefirstshowEmail us at pursefirstshow@gmail.com

In this episode of Purse First, we’re paying tribute to queer icon and personality, The Big Purrr, Rolling Ray, in the wake of his passing. We also have updates on the Lil Nas X incident and Cardi B’s civil case. Ice Spice has surprised all of us by collaborating with Latto for a new single, plus new drops from Erica Banks and Lizzo that we love and hate. We’re offering our opinions on the Big 3 of female rap debate sparked by Billboard and the disappearance of female rappers from the 2025 VMAs.Purse First is the only podcast exclusively about female and queer rap, hosted by Sesali Bowen (@badfatblackgirl) and Pierre Phipps (@PrinceCharmingP).Join the Patreon for early access and exclusive bonus content.Follow the show on Instagram @pursefirstshowEmail us at pursefirstshow@gmail.com

Sesali and Pierre are revisiting Ice Spice, this time to examine the rise and fall of her career. What does the “Munch” rapper’s experience reveal about music industry dynamics, the impact of social media, and the challenges faced by female artists? They discuss the importance of authenticity, artist development, and Gen Z’s search for a superstar to call their own, while also addressing body image and public perception. The conversation highlights the complexities of fame in the ever-evolving music landscape.Purse First is the only podcast exclusively about female and queer rap, hosted by Sesali Bowen (@badfatblackgirl) and Pierre Phipps (@PrinceCharmingP).Join the Patreon for early access and exclusive bonus content.Follow the show on Instagram @pursefirstshowEmail us at pursefirstshow@gmail.com

In this episode Pierre and Sesali kick things off talking about the rap girl collaborations missing from this week's big R&B drops, Flo Milli's new single "Perfect Person", and the return of Doja Cat with her single "Jealous Type." Then they get serious with a conversation delving into Lil Nas X's recent hospitalization and arrest. Did the music industry and homophobia impact his mental health?For Ass Last, available exclusively on Patreon, they are sipping some tea about Glorilla's alleged new man and her fallout with Megan Thee Stallion. Is Meg the problem?Purse First is the only podcast exclusively about female and queer rap, hosted by Sesali Bowen (@badfatblackgirl) and Pierre Phipps (@PrinceCharmingP). Join the Patreon for early access and exclusive bonus content. Follow the show on Instagram @pursefirstshowEmail us at pursefirstshow@gmail.com