Dynamic Duo: Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s Encore
Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion have teamed up again to release their latest track, “Bongos.” This marks their second collaboration after the 2020 hit, “WAP.” Accompanying the song is a vivid video directed by Tanu Muino. Watch:
Cardi B’s Musical Journey
Cardi B, known for her fiery lyrics and unique style, has been on a musical spree. Following her singles “Hot Shit” and 2021’s “Up,” fans have eagerly awaited more from the rapper. It’s been a significant gap since her 2018 album, Invasion of Privacy. Although there’s no official word on a second album, Cardi B hasn’t been resting. She’s dropped tracks like “Jealousy” with Offset, “Put It on da Floor Again” with Latto, and “Point Me 2” with FendiDa Rappa. Watch “Jealousy:”
Related: Watch Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion perform “Bongos” at the 2023 VMAs.
In 2020, the decision to not submit “WAP” for Grammy consideration raised eyebrows. It was later revealed that the song was saved for a potential album-based Grammy run in 2021. While Cardi B has remained tight-lipped about her next album, she hinted at having a title and release date in mind during a conversation with Whoo Kid.
By the close of 2022, Cardi B addressed a leak of what turned out to be fake new material by sharing a snippet of an unreleased song, captioning it, “HERE some scraps since yall STARVING.” Check out a video of Cardi B dancing atop a Rugrat.
Megan Thee Stallion’s Rising Stardom
Megan Thee Stallion, another powerhouse in the hip-hop industry, unveiled her second album, Traumazine, in August 2022. Since then, her stardom has skyrocketed. She showcased her versatility by hosting Saturday Night Live, appearing in the Disney+ series She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, and filming for the upcoming movie Dicks: The Musical.
A significant event in Megan’s life was the sentencing of Tory Lanez to 10 years in prison for shooting her. Reflecting on the traumatic experience, Megan penned an op-ed, stating, “As I reflect on the past three years, I view myself as a survivor, because I have truly survived the unimaginable. [This guilty verdict] was a victory for every woman who has ever been shamed, dismissed, and blamed for a violent crime committed against them.”
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