Cardi B, the chart-topping rap sensation, recently made a fiery appearance on the hit YouTube series “Hot Ones,” becoming the second guest of the show’s 22nd season. In a tradition that has seen other music icons like Quavo, Pusha T, and Megan Thee Stallion tackle the infamous spicy wing challenge, Cardi B powered through ten increasingly hot wings while engaging in candid conversations with host Sean Evans.
As the episode unfolded, Cardi B’s charisma and humor shone through. She started the challenge confidently, handling the first few wings with ease, but by the time she reached wing number five, her composure began to slip, and she humorously labeled the appetizer a “little b**ch.” As the heat intensified, Cardi couldn’t help but express some regret about her decision to take on the fiery wings and even joked about returning home to her children after the spicy ordeal.
In between bites of spicy wings, Cardi B engaged in a wide-ranging conversation with Sean Evans. They touched on various topics, including her newest single, “Bongos,” her thoughts on the existence of aliens, and her hypothetical WWE grand entrance, which left fans curious about the spectacle she would create. The conversation also delved into Cardi’s successful career and her perspectives on the ever-evolving music industry.
One particularly amusing moment came when Evans asked Cardi about recording clean versions of her typically explicit songs. She candidly admitted that it could be quite annoying, saying, “So annoying, like, you know, I’m doing the clean version, and it’s like, all right, ‘Baby, eat it up like a plum.’ And it’s like… ‘You still can’t play that for pop radio,’ whatever. And I’m like… ‘Baby, eat these peaches and plums’… But I had no choice. So, ‘Baby, eat these peaches and plums.'”
While Cardi B’s fans might expect her to admire fellow music moguls like JAY-Z and Rihanna, she pleasantly surprised viewers by revealing her interest in American history. She spoke fondly of her admiration for historical figures Franklin D. Roosevelt and Eleanor Roosevelt, demonstrating her multifaceted personality and interests beyond the world of music.
Cardi B’s appearance on “Hot Ones” not only entertained fans with her witty remarks and reactions to spicy wings but also offered a glimpse into the artist’s diverse interests and vibrant personality. As she continues to dominate the music scene, her candid moments like these only endear her to a wider audience.