Her debut studio album, Invasion of Privacy (2018), debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, broke several streaming records, was certified triple platinum by the RIAA and named by Billboard the top female rap album of the 2010s. Critically acclaimed, it won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album, making Cardi B the only woman to win the award as a solo artist, as well as the first female rap artist in 15 years to be nominated for Album of the Year. It spawned two number-one singles on the Billboard Hot 100; "Bodak Yellow", which made her the only female rapper to achieve a Diamond-certified song by the RIAA, and the second female rapper to top the chart with a solo output following Lauryn Hill in 1998, and "I Like It", which made her the first female rapper to attain multiple number-one songs on the chart. Her Maroon 5 collaboration "Girls Like You" made her the only female rapper to top the Hot 100 three times. "WAP", the lead single of her second album, made her the only female rap artist to achieve Billboard Hot 100 chart-topping singles in two decades (2010s and 2020s). "Up", the following single, made her the only female rapper to achieve multiple Hot 100 number ones with solo songs, and extended her record as the female rapper with the most Hot 100 number-one singles as her fifth leader.
Recognized by Forbes as one of the most influential female rappers of all time, Cardi B is known for her aggressive flow and candid lyrics, which have received widespread media coverage. She is the highest-certified female rapper of all time on the RIAA's Top Artists (Digital Singles) ranking, also appearing among the ten highest-certified female artists. She is the female rapper with the most billion-streamers on Spotify, and became the first artist to top the inaugural Billboard Global 200. Her accolades include a Grammy Award, eight Billboard Music Awards, five Guinness World Records, five American Music Awards, eleven BET Hip Hop Awards and two ASCAP Songwriter of the Year awards. In 2018 Time magazine included her on their annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world, and in 2020, Billboard honored her as Woman of the Year.
Drip
Cardi B Lyrics
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Cardi
Non-stop
Came through drippin' (drip drip)
Came through drippin' (drip drip)
Came through drippin' (drip drip)
Diamonds on my wrist, they drippin' (ice)
Came through drippin' (drip drip)
Came through drippin' (drip drip)
Diamonds on my wrist, they drippin' (ice)
Came through drippin' (drip drip)
Came through drippin' (drip drip)
Came through drippin' (drip drip)
Diamonds on my wrist, they drippin' (ice)
Came through drippin' (drip drip)
Came through drippin' (drip drip)
Came through drippin' (drip drip)
Diamonds on my wrist, they drippin' (ice)
Give me little something to remember (Cardi)
Tryna make love in a Sprinter (yeah)
Quick to drop a nigga like Kemba (go)
Lookin' like a right swipe on Tinder (woo)
Shit on these hoes (shit)
Light up my wrist on these hoes (wrist)
Now I look down on these bitches (down)
I feel like I'm on stilts on these hoes (woo)
Fuck ya' baby daddy right now (right now)
Anna Mae, got cake by the pound (pound)
Go down, eat it up, don't drown
Mac n' cheese in the bowl, how it sound? (Sound)
I got that gushy
Yeah that's a fact, but I never been pussy
I've been that bitch since pajamas with footies
Won MVP, and I'm still a rookie, like woo
I gotta work on my anger (ayy)
Might kill a bitch with my fingers (ayy)
I gotta stay outta Gucci (woo)
I'm finna run outta hangers (woo)
Is she a stripper, a rapper or a singer?
I'm busting racks in a Bentley Bentayga
Ride through your hood like "Bitch, I'm the mayor"
You not my bitch, then bitch you are done
Came through drippin' (drip drip)
Came through drippin' (drip drip)
Came through drippin' (drip drip)
Diamonds on my wrist, they drippin' (ice)
Came through drippin' (drip drip)
Came through drippin' (drip drip)
Came through drippin' (drip drip)
Diamonds on my wrist, they drippin' (ice)
Bitch you a thot, ain't trickin' (thot, thot)
Put her on her knee, make her lick it (lick it)
Patek on my wrist, and it's glistenin' (drip, drip)
The bitch got mad, I dissed her (hey)
Shawty, you ain't nothin' to a rich nigga (nothin')
I put a check on a bitch nigga (brrt)
Fuck your whole set and your clique, nigga (fuck)
Got a gang full of dud and some broke niggas (dud)
Diamonds on me, what's the price? (Price)
I'm not getting involved with the hype (hype)
I'm too rich to get into a fight (too rich)
Fifty racks got my jeans fitting tight (fifty racks)
Pay that price and them boys come and wipe ya' (wipe ya')
We had to dispose of the diaper (dispose)
Yeah we trap every week, every night (whoa)
Word my move, we too smooth, no indictments (hey)
Yeah, freakazoid lightning (lightning)
Fifty-seven ninety in this Breitling (Breit')
When I got a mil I got excited (million)
For the cash I'ma turn to Michael Myers
Baguettes keep dripping, dropping (drip)
My wrist all liquid watches (watch)
Told the bitch "Jump on my dick and pop it" (yeah)
Get a little bitch a deposit (hey, brrt)
Came through drippin' (drip drip)
Came through drippin' (drip drip)
Came through drippin' (drip drip)
Diamonds on my wrist, they drippin' (ice)
Bitch you a thot, ain't trickin' (thot, thot)
Put her on her knee, make her lick it (lick it)
Patek on my wrist, and it's glistenin' (drip, drip)
The bitch got mad, I dissed her (hey)
Take-takeoff
Came through drippin' (drippin')
I ain't never slippin', I'm a pimp (pimp)
Fuckin' with a quarter million, nigga, what a feelin' (feelin')
Abort the mission, nigga, they be tellin' off and squealin' (squealin')
Splash, took a bitch to Piccadilly (splash)
Water in my ear, gave a nigga wet willy (wet willy)
Came through drippin', spillin'
Walkin' with the bag (bag)
Tryna get my niggas all a milli, stack it to the ceilin' (ceilin')
Shootin' at civilians ('villians)
I'm the one dealin', I could make a killin' (killin')
Bags, can you smell it when I Vac-seal it? (Uh)
Flag, nigga, throw it up, don't care about your feelings (fuck 'em)
Ooh, what is this? What you wearin'? I be drippin' (what)
Cal Ripken's hit a nigga, Ken Griffey (uh, huh)
The bitch got thick, so I guess she ate Jiffy
When she leave with me, I'ma fly her back to the city (for sure)
Go get the bag on the day off (racks)
Go get the rings out the playoffs (rings)
Pots in the beat, it's a bake off (packs)
Fuck on her, then she get laid off (smash)
Big boy tools, Maaco (big boy)
Make a bitch dance with a draco (dance)
Walkin' with the cheese, that queso (cheese)
That's Huncho, fuck the Rodeo (Huncho)
Private jet, we don't do layover (whew)
One call, I'm having your bae over (brrt)
Walk out the spot with a makeover (woo)
Got her addicted to payote (addicted, hey)
Came through drippin' (drip drip)
Came through drippin' (drip drip)
Came through drippin' (drip drip)
Diamonds on my wrist, they drippin' (ice)
Came through drippin' (drip drip)
Came through drippin' (drip drip)
Came through drippin' (drip drip)
Diamonds on my wrist, they drippin' (ice)
Came through drippin' (drip drip)
Came through drippin' (drip drip)
Came through drippin' (drip drip)
Diamonds on my wrist, they drippin' (ice)
Came through drippin' (drip drip)
Came through drippin' (drip drip)
Came through drippin' (drip drip)
Diamonds on my wrist, they drippin' (ice)
“Drip” is a track by American rapper Cardi B from her debut studio album “Invasion of Privacy,” the title derived from the song’s central theme. The term 'drip' doesn't feature in her lyrics and in the context of the song refers to the dripping of her diamonds. The track features rappers Migos members Takeoff and Quavo. The song is an ode to luxury and excess, finding Cardi boasting about her success and wealth while dismissing any competition.
The song begins with the voice of the producer of the song, Crashtalk, announcing his moniker briefly. It’s followed by Cardi B saying “that boy cash” which suggests her producer is getting paid well. The first verse finds Cardi delivering a sexual fantasy before ending with a triumphant outburst boasting of her recent achievements. As the track progresses, the Migos members take control with their bars about expensive watches and money with takeoff getting the longest verse.
Cardi B delivers her verse with a braggadocious and arrogant flair, showing off her bling and her success. She commands attention and makes it clear that she is the baddest chick in the rap game. The lyrics feature explicit sexual references as is typical of Cardi. In the chorus, there is a repetition of “drip drip” which refers to the bling, typically diamonds, that the characters in the verse are dripping in.
Line by Line Meaning
That boy Cash
Referring to a person named Cash, possibly a collaborator or someone Cardi B knows
Cardi
Referring to herself as Cardi B
Non-stop
Indicating that the action or event is continuous and without pause
Came through drippin' (drip drip)
Arrived with an extravagant and stylish appearance, exuding confidence and success
Diamonds on my wrist, they drippin' (ice)
Referring to the luxurious jewelry on Cardi B's wrist that is sparkling and shining
Give me little something to remember (Cardi)
Requesting for someone to provide a memorable experience or action for her
Tryna make love in a Sprinter (yeah)
Expressing the desire to engage in a romantic encounter inside a Sprinter van
Quick to drop a nigga like Kemba (go)
Being quick to end a relationship or connection with someone, similar to how Kemba Walker quickly moves on the basketball court
Lookin' like a right swipe on Tinder (woo)
Appearing attractive and desirable, like someone who would receive a positive response on the dating app Tinder
Shit on these hoes (shit)
Showing superiority or dominance over other women
Light up my wrist on these hoes (wrist)
Showing off her expensive and flashy jewelry to impress and intimidate other women
Now I look down on these bitches (down)
Having a high status and feeling superior to other women
I feel like I'm on stilts on these hoes (woo)
Feeling elevated and above others, as if walking on stilts
Fuck ya' baby daddy right now (right now)
Engaging in sexual activities with someone's partner, emphasizing the act of betrayal and dominance
Anna Mae, got cake by the pound (pound)
Referencing herself as Anna Mae, highlighting her wealth and financial success
Go down, eat it up, don't drown
Referring to performing oral sex, encouraging the partner to indulge without discomfort
Mac n' cheese in the bowl, how it sound? (Sound)
Comparing the act of sexual activity to macaroni and cheese in a bowl, asking how appealing it sounds
I got that gushy
Claiming to have a desirable and pleasurable genital area
Yeah that's a fact, but I never been pussy
Asserting that while she may be sexually desirable, she has always been strong and fearless
I've been that bitch since pajamas with footies
Expressing her confidence and dominance, implying that she has always been a powerful figure since her childhood
Won MVP, and I'm still a rookie, like woo
Comparing herself to a rookie in sports who wins the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award, signifying her continued success and growth
I gotta work on my anger (ayy)
Acknowledging the need to manage her anger and emotions better
Might kill a bitch with my fingers (ayy)
Indicating that her actions or words could harm or hurt someone significantly, metaphorically using her fingers as a lethal weapon
I gotta stay outta Gucci (woo)
Expressing the need to avoid unnecessary conflicts and drama
I'm finna run outta hangers (woo)
Implying that she owns a significant number of clothes and accessories, almost exhausting the available storage space
Is she a stripper, a rapper, or a singer?
Posing a question about someone's profession or identity, acknowledging the versatility and ambiguity of different roles
I'm busting racks in a Bentley Bentayga
Spending a large amount of money, specifically referencing the Bentley Bentayga luxury SUV
Ride through your hood like 'Bitch, I'm the mayor'
Driving through a neighborhood with authority and confidence, indicating her dominance and control
You not my bitch, then bitch you are done
Asserting her power and dismissing someone who does not meet her expectations or standards
Bitch you a thot, ain't trickin' (thot, thot)
Referring to someone as promiscuous and suggesting they are not worth providing gifts or financial benefits
Put her on her knee, make her lick it (lick it)
Engaging in sexual activities that involve oral stimulation, specifically referring to the act of a woman performing oral sex
Patek on my wrist, and it's glistenin' (drip, drip)
Highlighting the presence of a Patek Philippe watch on her wrist, emphasizing its shine and luxury
The bitch got mad, I dissed her (hey)
Referring to a woman who became angry after being insulted or treated disrespectfully
Shawty, you ain't nothin' to a rich nigga (nothin')
Addressing a woman and implying that her worth or significance is minimal compared to a wealthy man
I put a check on a bitch nigga (brrt)
Asserting her financial power by figuratively 'writing a check' to assert dominance over a man
Fuck your whole set and your clique, nigga (fuck)
Expressing disregard and disrespect towards an entire group or collective of people
Got a gang full of dud and some broke niggas (dud)
Referring to having a group of friends or associates who are unproductive and financially struggling
Diamonds on me, what's the price? (Price)
Asking the cost or value of the diamonds she is wearing
I'm not getting involved with the hype (hype)
Choosing not to engage or participate in the excessive attention or excitement surrounding a particular situation
I'm too rich to get into a fight (too rich)
Asserting that her wealth and status prevent her from engaging in physical altercations or conflicts
Fifty racks got my jeans fitting tight (fifty racks)
Having fifty thousand dollars, which tightens her jeans figuratively to emphasize her wealth and financial comfort
Pay that price and them boys come and wipe ya' (wipe ya')
Implying that if someone does not meet financial expectations, negative consequences will follow, such as getting robbed
We had to dispose of the diaper (dispose)
Getting rid of someone or something that is no longer useful or valuable
Yeah we trap every week, every night (whoa)
Engaging in illegal activities such as drug dealing consistently throughout the week and night
Word my move, we too smooth, no indictments (hey)
Revealing the careful and discreet strategies used to avoid being implicated or charged with criminal offenses
Yeah, freakazoid lightning (lightning)
Describing herself as someone who engages in wild and unconventional actions, like a bolt of lightning
Fifty-seven ninety in this Breitling (Breit')
Referring to the cost of a Breitling watch that she owns, emphasizing its high value and prestige
When I got a mil I got excited (million)
Expressing the pleasure and excitement that comes with having one million dollars
For the cash I'ma turn to Michael Myers
Comparing her ability to earn money to the fictional character Michael Myers, known for his relentless pursuit and resilience
Baguettes keep dripping, dropping (drip)
Referring to the baguette-cut diamonds on her jewelry that continue to shine and glisten
My wrist all liquid watches (watch)
Describing her wrist as being fully adorned with multiple luxurious and expensive watches
Told the bitch 'Jump on my dick and pop it' (yeah)
Demanding sexual involvement from a woman and emphasizing the aggressiveness of the act
Get a little bitch a deposit (hey, brrt)
Providing a small amount of money to a woman as a sign of financial assistance or expectation
I ain't never slippin', I'm a pimp (pimp)
Asserting her control, confidence, and ability to handle situations smoothly without making mistakes
Fuckin' with a quarter million, nigga, what a feelin' (feelin')
Engaging in a sexual relationship with someone who possesses a quarter of a million dollars, highlighting the excitement and pleasure it brings
Abort the mission, nigga, they be tellin' off and squealin' (squealin')
Cautioning against pursuing activities that can lead to informants or individuals providing information to authorities
Splash, took a bitch to Piccadilly (splash)
Indulging in lavish or extravagant experiences, such as taking a woman to a luxurious location like Piccadilly
Water in my ear, gave a nigga wet willy (wet willy)
Metaphorically comparing the sensation of having water in one's ear to getting sexually excited, analogous to the playfulness of a 'wet willy'
Came through drippin', spillin'
Arriving in style and attracting attention, metaphorically spilling her confidence and success
Walkin' with the bag (bag)
Moving while carrying a significant amount of money or valuable possessions
Tryna get my niggas all a milli, stack it to the ceilin' (ceilin')
Aspiring to help her friends or close associates accumulate one million dollars each, building wealth until it reaches the maximum limit
Shootin' at civilians ('villians)
Engaging in activities that may harm or negatively affect innocent people
I'm the one dealin', I could make a killin' (killin')
Taking control of the situation, indicating her ability to earn a significant profit or success
Bags, can you smell it when I Vac-seal it? (Uh)
Asking if others can sense her wealth and success when she securely packages her money or drugs using a vacuum sealer
Flag, nigga, throw it up, don't care about your feelings (fuck 'em)
Displaying a symbol or sign of one's allegiance or affiliation, disregarding and disregarding the emotions or opinions of others
Ooh, what is this? What you wearin'? I be drippin' (what)
Expressing surprise, curiosity, and admiration towards someone's stylish outfit or appearance
Cal Ripken's hit a nigga, Ken Griffey (uh, huh)
Comparing herself to professional baseball players Cal Ripken Jr. and Ken Griffey Jr., signifying her ability to make significant and impactful moves or decisions
The bitch got thick, so I guess she ate Jiffy
Commenting on someone's increased body size, jokingly suggesting that they consumed Jiffy baking mix to gain weight
When she leave with me, I'ma fly her back to the city (for sure)
Implying that when she accompanies someone, she will provide luxurious transportation back to their hometown or preferred destination
Go get the bag on the day off (racks)
Encouraging someone to pursue financial gain even on their day off from work, emphasizing the importance of making money
Go get the rings out the playoffs (rings)
Motivating someone to achieve success comparable to winning rings in professional sports, referencing the playoffs as a challenging but rewarding stage
Pots in the beat, it's a bake off (packs)
Noting the presence of drugs or illegal activities in the music, mentioning a 'bake-off' as a metaphorical representation of competition or confrontation
Fuck on her, then she get laid off (smash)
Engaging in sexual activities with a woman, suggesting that afterward, she is no longer of interest or useful
Big boy tools, Maaco (big boy)
Referring to possessing significant firearms or weapons, mentioning the auto painting company Maaco as wordplay to suggest painting a violent picture
Make a bitch dance with a draco (dance)
Threatening or intimidating a woman with a Draco, a type of firearm, to make her follow her commands
Walkin' with the cheese, that queso (cheese)
Moving or walking with a significant amount of money, comparing it to queso (cheese) for its visual similarity
That's Huncho, fuck the Rodeo (Huncho)
Referring to a person named Huncho and expressing disregard or disinterest in participating in a particular activity or event called the Rodeo
Private jet, we don't do layover (whew)
Traveling by private jet without making any stopovers or layovers at airports
One call, I'm having your bae over (brrt)
Claiming that with one phone call, she can have someone's significant other come to her, indicating her ability to seduce and attract others
Walk out the spot with a makeover (woo)
Leaving a particular location with a significantly improved appearance and style, suggesting a positive transformation
Got her addicted to payote (addicted, hey)
Implying that she has influenced or captivated someone to the point of addiction, using 'payote' as a made-up term to express control and dominance
Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Belcalis Almanzar, Gary Fountaine, Jorden Thorpe, Joshua Cross, Kiari Cephus, Kirshnik Ball, Klenord Raphael, Quavious Marshall
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Take-takeoff
Came through drippin' (drippin')
I ain't never slippin', I'm a pimp (pimp)
Fuckin' with a quarter million, nigga, what a feelin' (feelin')
Abort the mission, nigga, they be tellin' off and squealin' (squealin')
Splash, took a bitch to Piccadilly (splash)
Water in my ear, gave a nigga wet willy (wet willy)
Came through drippin', spillin'
Walkin' with the bag (bag)
Tryna get my niggas all a milli, stack it to the ceilin' (ceilin')
Shootin' at civilians ('villians)
I'm the one dealin', I could make a killin' (killin')
Bags, can you smell it when I Vac-seal it? (Uh)
Flag, nigga, throw it up, don't care about your feelings (fuck 'em)
Ooh, what is this? What you wearin'? I be drippin' (what)
Cal Ripken's hit a nigga, Ken Griffey (uh, huh)
The bitch got thick, so I guess she ate Jiffy
When she leave with me, I'ma fly her back to the city (for sure)
_Coda _
One of my favorite Takeoff verses of all time 💯
RIP
Gustavo Oliveira
frr, rip
Cierra Bush
🙏💔
Nick Medgyes
Bro SAME RIP TAKE🚀
Prachi Singh
one of his best. RIP :(
MikeJohnson725
Same here man, takeoff absolutely destroyed this. Rip 🕊
Alisson Costa
Essa música é pancada, a batida é insana, a vozes impecáveis, sem dúvidas uma das melhores músicas de hip hop de todos os tempos!
ChiChi
Congratulations on your Grammy #CardiB you deserve it. Love from the UK. #invasionofprivacy
Josh Afferon
No Travis Scott deserved it
Storm shorts
@Josh Afferon thuu