Meet the Women Reshaping Tunisia’s Hip-Hop Scene

Female Tunisian rappers are shaking up the country’s male-dominated hip-hop scene with politically charged lyrics that challenge patriarchy, poverty, and corruption. Artists like Sabrina, Medusa, Queen Nesrine, and Tuny Girl use their music to highlight intersectional injustices—tackling issues from illiteracy to state violence and gender inequality. Despite facing resistance, these women have carved out space for themselves through digital platforms, redefining what Tunisian rap can sound like. A new wave of artists like Lully Snake are pushing the genre further, blending rap with mahraganat, an Egyptian street music, and rapping in multiple languages. Together, these women are revolutionizing Tunisia’s music landscape with their bold voices and uncompromising messages.