Cardi B Returns With Dynamic ‘Like What (Freestyle)’: GRAMMY Award-winning, Diamond-selling superstar Cardi B makes a dazzling return with her latest offering, ‘Like What (Freestyle),‘ which samples the legendary Missy Elliot track, ‘She’s A B**ch.’ Accompanying this freestyle is a high-fashion visual, adding a touch of glamour to the already star-studded release.
This freestyle comes as a follow-up to Cardi B’s iconic collaboration with Megan Thee Stallion on ‘Bongos,’ which garnered an impressive 49 million views. The visual for ‘Bongos’ unfolds in Cardi B’s sun-drenched oasis, featuring a mesmerizing array of dancers surrounding the iconic duo.
‘Bongos’ came on the heels of Cardi B’s breathtaking Vogue México and Latin America cover shoot for the illustrious September issue, accompanied by an in-depth, intimate interview. This single and cover shoot followed a string of collaborations with rap peers, including Glorilla’s Platinum-certified ‘Tomorrow 2,’ Latto’s Gold-certified ‘Put It On The Floor,’ Offset’s ‘Jealousy,’ and FendiDa Rappa’s ‘Point Me 2.’
Prior to ‘Bongos,’ Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion set the music scene ablaze with the historic and viral sensation, ‘WAP.’ The track affirmed Cardi B as one of Apple Music’s most popular artists of all time, boasting the platform’s highest-ever debut by a female artist and becoming the fastest song in Apple Music history by a female artist to peak at #1. ‘WAP’ also achieved #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earned accolades like Favorite Song – Rap / Hip-Hop at the American Music Awards, Best Collaboration and Video of the Year at the BET Awards, and nominations at prestigious events like the MTV Video Music Awards and iHeart Music Awards. The visual has amassed over 523 million views, while the audio has garnered over 3.2 billion streams.
In less than a decade, Cardi B has solidified her status as one of the most significant musical artists of all time, breaking records across genres and platforms. Boasting accomplishments such as the most #1 singles (5) on the Billboard Hot 100, being the first lead artist to top the Billboard Global 200 with an album that has sold 100 million certified units, and holding the record for the most diamond-certified songs (3) by the RIAA, Cardi B continues to leave an indelible mark on the music industry. Additionally, she holds the distinction of having the most songs with a billion streams on Spotify, including the most-streamed female rap album. Cardi B’s impact on the music landscape is undeniable and continues to shape the industry’s trajectory.
