She holds the record for most #1 Billboard hits by a female rapper (5)

Answer:

CARDIB

Hint:

This Grammy-winning artist rose to fame with her bold personality on Love & Hip Hop before dominating charts with hits like "Bodak Yellow" and "Up.

Explanation:

This clue points to Cardi B, the rapper who made history as the female artist with the most number-one hits on the Billboard Hot 100—five in total. The "#1" in the clue refers to her chart-topping singles like "Bodak Yellow" and "WAP," while "female rapper" narrows it down to her specifically. The answer is spelled "CARDIB" to fit crossword conventions, dropping the space and "B" for brevity.

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