Randy Orton Reveals His Favorite Female Rap Heavy Hitters

With a WWE Title showdown against John Cena looming at Backlash in St. Louis this Saturday, Randy Orton carved out time to speak with Billboard about the beats powering his workouts, the rappers shouting him out, and why mainstream stars belong in WWE.

The Playlist That Pushes the Viper

Orton’s home gym is stacked and so is the sound system. When he hits the weights, the speakers hit back with heavy bass. He explained what draws him to the current wave of female rap:

“These women can rap. It’s a little risqué, and I’m bumping it loud. I have a nice system in my home gym and when I’m working out, I’m playing Megan Thee Stallion, Cardi B, GloRilla, KenTheMan, Baby Tate, Nicki Minaj, Bia.”

A recent live event in Italy introduced him to newcomer Anna Pepe. He also shouted out Snow Tha Product, noting that both artists have now landed on his ever‑evolving gym playlist. “There’s always a bad‑ass bassline,” he said, “and it keeps me moving.”

Mount Rushmore of Female MCs

When pressed to narrow it down, Orton named his top four without hesitation:

“I think Cardi B and Nicki Minaj have to be up there. Megan Thee Stallion and GloRilla.”

Rap Verses Featuring the Viper

Orton’s impact stretches beyond the ring and into hip‑hop lyrics.

• Polo G referenced Orton’s “voices” in the track “Caroline,” a line the wrestler’s son proudly pointed out.
• Key Glock dropped an entire track titled “Randy Orton,” which led to a brief DM exchange between the two.
• Eladio Carrión recorded “RKO,” then invited Orton to deliver an RKO on set while filming the music video at Citi Field in chilly 45‑degree weather.

“It doesn’t get much cooler than that,” Orton admitted.

From LL Cool J to Pandora Deep Cuts

Orton’s love affair with rap started young. His first cassette was LL Cool J’s “I’m Bad.” He still remembers rapping the lines before bed as a kid. Over time the playlist grew to include 2 Chainz, Kendrick Lamar, Mac Miller, Eminem, and whatever surprises Pandora serves up during late‑night cardio.

Classic rock still has a place, thanks to his dad’s influence. Led Zeppelin, Hendrix, and Pink Floyd provided the soundtrack to Orton’s childhood, while Nirvana and Metallica defined his high‑school years. “I like a little bit of everything,” he said.

Respect for Logan Paul, Bad Bunny, and Travis Scott

Crossover stars often divide fans, but Orton offered praise for the ones who put in the work.

“You can tell right away if they’re a real fan. Logan Paul definitely wants to be there. He’s an amazing athlete and works very hard. Same with Bad Bunny. They went to the Performance Center, took the bumps, got sore, and came back. That’s tough, but they stuck with it.”

He sees their involvement as a win‑win. WWE gains new eyes, while the artists live out childhood dreams in the ring.