--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: There was a time when we had a nice…" description: "\"There was a time when we had a nice little run: Eve, Lil' Kim, Queen Latifah, Missy Elliott, Lauryn Hill, Remy Ma, Da Brat - it goes on. But what I not..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/566/pepa-10386_hill_there-was-a-time-when-we-had-a-nice-litt_1704479.jpg" --- # There was a time when we had a nice little run: Eve, Lil'… ![“There was a time when we had a nice little run: Eve, Lil' Kim, Queen Latifah, Missy Elliott, Lauryn Hill, Remy Ma, Da Brat - it goes on. But what I noticed is that a lot of talented females in hip-hop came out of a male camp.” quote by Pepa](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/566/pepa-10386_hill_there-was-a-time-when-we-had-a-nice-litt_1704479.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/566/pepa-10386_hill_there-was-a-time-when-we-had-a-nice-litt_1704479.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/566/pepa-10386_hill_there-was-a-time-when-we-had-a-nice-litt_1704479.jpg) > “There was a time when we had a nice little run: Eve, Lil' Kim, Queen Latifah, Missy Elliott, Lauryn Hill, Remy Ma, Da Brat - it goes on. But what I noticed is that a lot of talented females in hip-hop came out of a male camp.” [Pepa](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/pepa/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The speaker notes that many successful female hip‑hop artists emerged from male‑dominated environments, highlighting gender dynamics in the genre. **In simple terms:** Female rappers often succeed despite male‑centric spaces. Key Takeaway Recognize and support women in male‑dominated fields. Themes gender music culture empowerment industry Mood reflective critical inspirational Type analysis commentary observation When to use this quote - music festivals - record label signings - collaborations - media coverage Key Concepts hip‑hop female representation mentor influence Questions to Reflect On - How can industry structures better support female talent? - What barriers do women face in hip‑hop? A Different Perspective Male‑dominated spaces can limit opportunities and visibility for women. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Females](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/females/) [Hip hop](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/hip-hop/) [Queen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/queen/) [Rapper](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/rapper/) [Time](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/time/) ## Related quotes > [If I could ever be on a Missy Elliott record, I could then die. Missy Elliott, Mary J. Blige - I love hearing them…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/neko-case/if-i-could-ever-be-on-a-missy-elliott-record-i-could-then-die-missy/) [Neko Case](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/neko-case/) > [I don't feel like there's any artists in the game that have been as creative as Missy Elliott. 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You had Missy Elliott saying she…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mannie-fresh/by-the-age-of-17-wayne-was-confident-he-knew-this-is-what-i-am-i-m-an/) [Mannie Fresh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mannie-fresh/) > [I got to speak to Missy Elliott on the phone and she was like, 'I see you and just keep doing your thing,' and…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jillian-hervey/i-got-to-speak-to-missy-elliott-on-the-phone-and-she-was-like-i-see/) [Jillian Hervey](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jillian-hervey/) > [I'm still dreaming to be the next Missy Elliott.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/kat-graham/i-m-still-dreaming-to-be-the-next-missy-elliott/) [Kat Graham](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kat-graham/) > [I love rapping. I do. My styling's similar to Missy Elliott - I think she's so dope. 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