Cardi B has at all times prided herself on being a “common shmegular lady” from The Bronx. That authenticity and unapologetically carrying her coronary heart on her sleeve has ingratiated Cardi to hundreds of thousands of rap followers throughout the globe since she burst onto the scene with “Bodak Yellow.”
It doesn’t matter if Cardi’s ranting on Instagram or shelling out fiery rhymes within the studio, she’s lengthy been must-watch TV earlier than she ever starred on Love & Hip-Hop within the 2010s.
Cardi B carried her “Bodak” momentum into Invasion of Privateness in 2018 and the critically-acclaimed debut received greatest rap album honors on the 2019 Grammy Awards. By 2022, each music from Invasion was not less than licensed platinum by the RIAA, and IOP spawned a pair of Scorching 100-toppers in “Bodak Yellow” and “I Like It” that includes Unhealthy Bunny and J Balvin.
The calendar has turned to 2024 and it’s approaching six years since Invasion which has the Bardi Gang ravenous for one more LP. Cardi heated up the range with a pair of singles to kick off the yr with “Like What (Freestyle),” which debuted contained in the Scorching 100’s prime 40, and “Sufficient (Miami),” which arrived on Friday (March 15).
Nonetheless, the 31-year-old is promising her subsequent announcement to be relating to her anticipated sophomore album.
“I took a bit break, I got here again on social media. I dropped a bit freestyle and every little thing, y’know simply to moist my ft. Every week later, I’m dropping this single, and the subsequent announcement shouldn’t be going to be a single, it’s gonna be an album,” she advised Billboard Canada. “I’m again outdoors, I’m uninterested in sh-t holding me again. It’s been six years since l’ve dropped an album, so I’m gonna drop an album this yr.”
Even with the prolonged break between albums, Cardi has been a Billboard chart staple. To this point, she’s compiled 46 entries and has 5 No. 1 Scorching 100 hits — essentially the most of any lady rapper ever. Under, discover Cardi B’s 10 largest Billboard Scorching 100 entries.
Cardi B’s Greatest Billboard Scorching 100 Hits rating is predicated on weekly efficiency on the Scorching 100 by way of March 16, 2024. Songs are ranked based mostly on an inverse level system, with weeks at No. 1 incomes the best worth and weeks at decrease spots incomes the least. Resulting from adjustments in chart methodology over time, eras are weighted in a different way to account for chart turnover charges throughout varied intervals.
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“Cash”
Peak place: No. 13
Peak date: Nov. 18, 2018
Cardi B doesn’t play about her cash: If there’s one factor she’s going to do, it’s safe a bag. She adopted up Invasion of Privateness with “Cash,” which saved the financial institution deposits pouring in.
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“Please Me” (With Bruno Mars)
Peak place: No. 3
Peak date: March 16, 2019
Cardi B and Bruno Mars showcased simple hitmaking chemistry on “Please Me” — and so they have been even set to go on tour collectively till Cardi received pregnant with child Kulture.
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“Motorsport” (Migos feat. Nicki Minaj & Cardi B)
Peak place: No. 6
Peak date: Dec. 30, 2017
The Migos blindsided Cardi B and Nicki Minaj by having the queens of rap collide on “Motorsport”; simply don’t anticipate them to workforce up once more anytime quickly.
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“No Restrict” (G-Eazy feat. Cardi B & A$AP Rocky)
Peak place: No. 4
Peak date: Jan. 6, 2018
Cardi delivers one other standout help within the midst of G-Eazy’s industrial tidal wave, whereas she cash herself the “lure Selena.”
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“Up”
Peak place: No. 1 (one week)
Peak date: March 27, 2021
It’s “Up” and it’s caught! Cardi B’s most up-to-date No. 1 hit atop the Scorching 100 got here with this Sean Island-produced observe in 2021.
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“Finesse” (With Bruno Mars)
Peak place: No. 3
Peak date: Jan. 20, 2018
Cardi and Bruno go two-for-two with this groovy collaboration, whereas the In Residing Color-inspired music’s visible boasts almost 900 million views.
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“WAP” (Feat. Megan Thee Stallion)
Peak place: No. 1 (4 weeks)
Peak date: Aug. 22, 2020
“WAP” ran the COVID-19 pandemic summer season whereas everybody was indoors — the anthem even had a GOP congressional candidate complaining concerning the raunchy tune.
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“Bodak Yellow”
Peak place: No. 1 (4 weeks)
Peak date: Oct. 7, 2017
Cardi’s breakout anthem gave the high-heel stiletto Christian Louboutins a wholesome dose of clout.
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“I Like It” (With J Balvin & Unhealthy Bunny)
Peak place: No. 1 (one week)
Peak date: July 7, 2018
Cardi B’s co-sign helped give J Balvin and Unhealthy Bunny the launching pad for crossover mainstream stardom.
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“Ladies Like You” (Maroon 5 feat. Cardi B)
Peak place: No. 1 (seven weeks)
Peak date: Sept. 29, 2018
The unlikely union between Maroon 5 and Cardi proved to be a magical mixture, as “Ladies Like You” dominated the Scorching 100 for 2 months and earned a diamond plaque from the RIAA.
