Cardi B Didn't Submit "WAP" To Grammys Because Of The Internet

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Cardi says she was "afraid of winning" because of the ongoing internet harassment.

There has been much said about Cardi B in recent days as Jason Lee teases his interview with the rapper. Hollywood Unlocked's founder is ushering in his new project, The Jason Lee Show, courtesy of Revolt. He is known for his in-depth interviews with some of the industry's most notable stars—like his widely publicized sit down with Kanye West.

Lee and Cardi are friends, making this conversation highly anticipated as it's expected the rapper will speak candidly about topics she doesn't normally address. In a clip, the discussion shifted toward her megahit "WAP" and why she opted not to submit the track to the Grammys.

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"This is what I was mad about, 'cause this shoulda got a Grammy," Lee said. "I'm probably gonna get a call about this later because this is what I tell her on the phone. I tell you this on the phone."

"You know what," Cardi began. "This is something where it's like, I need to stop letting the internet control my life. 'Cause I didn't want to submit 'WAP' because I was afraid that if I win or if I—you know what's so crazy? The internet got me even afraid of winning. That is insane.

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Lee replied when Cardi first told him of her reasoning, he "wanted to jump through the phone."

In a November 2020 interview with Teen Vogue, Cardi said she didn't submit the chart-topping track to the Grammys because she was waiting until her next album was released.

Check out the audio clip of Jason Lee and Cardi B below.

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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.