Purse First is the only podcast exclusively about female and queer rap! We ride the waves these artists have created, follow the moves they’re making, and critique the culture they do it in. What we don’t do is worry about who’s clapping their cheeks. We are the antidote to traditional hip-hop podcasts that rarely talk about female artists and when they do, the gworls don’t get enough respect on their names. 

Every other week, Pierre and Sesali review new music and videos, interview artists and other industry insiders, and offer hilarious commentary on what’s happening in the world of female and queer rap. It’s the perfect mix of humor, industry perspective, and belief in a real bitch proverb: Purse first… ass last.

The Hosts

Sesali Bowen (@badfatblackgirl) is the original trap feminist. She is the author of the acclaimed memoir, Bad Fat Black Girl: Notes From A Trap Feminist and the former Senior Entertainment Editor at NYLON magazine.

Pierre Phipps (@princecharmingp) is an Emmy award-winning TV professional, host, and one-half of the legendary gay rap duo, The Freaky Boiz.


 The Guests

  •  Kidd Kenn

  • Pussy Rap & All of That

  • Baby Tate

  • Todd White

  • BbyMutha

  • Suni MF

  • Freaky Boiz

  • Armani Caesar

  • Fee Tha MC

  • KenTheMan

  • Queen Key

  • Pap Chanel

  • ILoveMakonnen

  • Chella H

  • Chyng Diamond

  • Trina

  • TT the Artist