Mia X is a rapper's rapper and one of the South's most venerated rhymers. She was a prominent fixture of No Limit Records' historic run; but anyone who had ears knew that she was a standout talent — even on a label with stars like Master P, Snoop Dogg and Mystikal. 

Her distinctively girly voice echoed Roxanne Shanté's similarly sweet-sounding timbre; but like Shanté, Mamma Mia can lyrically rip you apart with an aggression and wit that was undeniable. Like Gangsta Boo and Trina, Mia was part of a late 1990s wave of women in southern rap who repped for the Dirty while also challenging the misogyny and chauvinism rampant in the strip club anthems and hood bangers being offered by their contemporaries. 

Mia is nice with hers. So we picked some of our favorites from the Queen of NOLA rap.