Cardi B - WAP feat. Megan Thee Stallion

In August 2020, when the world was trapped behind locked doors, two titanic forces of modern rap—Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion—detonated a cultural supernova with "WAP." Directed by Colin Tilley, the surreal, lavish music video transformed a whimsical mansion into a dizzying wonderland of golden snakes, fountain statues, and unapologetic female pleasure. But this wasn't just a pop spectacle; it was a masterclass in hip-hop lineage, famously sampling Frank Ski’s 1993 Baltimore club classic "There’s Some Hoes in This House," resurrecting East Coast dance history for a global audience.

Upon its debut, "WAP" shattered first-week streaming records, entering the Billboard Hot 100 at number one and sparking fierce debates across the political spectrum. While commentators panicked, music scholars celebrated it as a triumphant anthem of sexual autonomy, body positivity, and female solidarity in a historically male-dominated genre.

Time Capsule: In 2020, humanity was engulfed by the COVID-19 pandemic, strictly confined by global lockdowns, and galvanized by sweeping racial justice movements. Amidst unprecedented isolation and social anxiety, "WAP" arrived as a high-octane shot of pure adrenaline—a wild, boundary-pushing release that dominated TikTok, united trapped audiences, and proved that music could still spark a colossal, worldwide conversation even when the physical world stood still.

• Chart Legacy: "WAP" debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in August 2020, breaking the record for the largest debut streaming week in U.S. history at the time with 93 million streams, and has achieved multi-platinum RIAA certifications.
• Current Status: Cardi B released new solo singles in 2024, including "Like What (Freestyle)" and "Enough (Miami)," while continuing to record her long-awaited second studio album to follow up 2018's Invasion of Privacy.
• Recent Personal News: In August 2024, Cardi B filed for divorce from Offset and announced her third pregnancy, giving birth to her third child in September 2024.
• Net Worth Insights: Cardi B's net worth is estimated between $80 million and $90 million, built through music royalties, massive streaming figures, and commercial ventures such as her Whipshots alcohol brand and endorsements with brands like Skims and Balenciaga.
• Tour & Live Performances: While Cardi B has maintained a schedule of high-paying headline festival slots rather than a full stadium tour, collaborator Megan Thee Stallion co-headlined the massive "Hot Girl Summer Tour" throughout arenas in North America and Europe in mid-2024.