Cardi B Is Back With Her Latest Banger "Up"

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After teasing the track with a series of sexy photos, Cardi finally drops her new single.

Hours prior to its release, Cardi B's latest single was already a trending topic on social media. The New York rapper surprised fans earlier this week with the news that she had a brand new single ready and it's something that people have been waiting for. Last year, the industry took a heavy hit due to the pandemic and impending quarantine, but artists made it work over time, eventually releasing projects and finding inventive ways to connect with their audiences.

Cardi repeatedly shared that she planned an entire rollout in 2020 but decided to hold back for the time being. She did deliver her No. 1 hit "WAP" featuring Megan Thee Stallion, and she's hoping that "Up" will follow in its footsteps. On Friday (February 5), Cardi shared her first single of 2021 and she's flying solo this time around. Her dedicated fanbase has been sharing this left and right within its first minutes, so stream "Up" and let us know your thoughts about the racy video.

Quotable Lyrics

Chances are they probably not
If I had a d*ck ya probably lick it like a lollipop
Hoes speaking cap-anese hit her with karate chop
I'm forever popping sh*t
Pulling up and dropping sh*t
Gotta argue with him cause a n*gga love a toxic b*tch


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.