Cardi B started 2024 with a commercial during the Super Bowl for NYX. Fans have been waiting for her next album since her first one in 2018, Invasion Of Privacy. Recently, the rapper has been hinting at a new song called “Like What (Freestyle),” which she’s putting out today.The song “Like What (Freestyle)” borrows parts from Missy Elliott’s “She’s A Bitch” from her album in 1999. This is Cardi B’s first new song since she collaborated with Megan Thee Stallion on “Bongos” in September. Plus, it has a music video directed by Offset.
Cardi B released “Like What (Freestyle)” on Friday, using parts from Missy Elliott’s song “She’s A Bitch” from 1999. In the first verse, Cardi B raps about being sophisticated and confident, spending money wisely, and wanting only positive responses to her requests.
Last week, Cardi B changed her social media pictures to solid black. Fans joked around, wondering where she was, using the hashtag #WhereIsCardi and sharing memes and missing posters. They were concerned about her whereabouts. There was also a short video circulating of Cardi B rapping a few lines from her new song “Like What (Freestyle)” over music from Missy Elliott’s song from 1999.
Then, on Wednesday, Cardi shared the cover art for “Like What (Freestyle)” on Instagram. She said it would be out on Friday with the message “YA FOUND ME,” which made people think she might be getting ready to release her second album soon.
Almost six years ago, Cardi B released her highly praised first album, Invasion of Privacy. It included the hit song “Bodak Yellow,” which got a diamond certification. Since then, she’s released other popular singles like “Up” and “WAP” with Megan Thee Stallion. The two rappers got together again for another song called “Bongos” last autumn and performed it at the 2023 VMAs.
Last year, Cardi B had a summer hit with Latto on “Put It On Da Floor Again” and collaborated with FendiDa Rappa on “Point Me 2.” In July, she was featured on her husband Offset’s single “Jealousy.”
In 2023, Cardi B top 15 featured appearances, which included songs like “Tomorrow 2” with GloRilla, “Despachá RMX” with Rosalía, and “Put It on Da Floor Again” with Latto.
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