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.
I Do
Cardi B Lyrics
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Dress me down in that Raf, Saint Laurent jacket
Dapper, dapper, I look fine and my checks divine
No wonder, wonder why I do whatever I like
I do what I like, I do, I do
I do what I like, I do, I do
I do what I like, I do, I do
I do what I like, I do, I do
I think us bad bitches is a gift from God (gift from God)
I think you broke hoes need to get a job (get a job)
Now I'm a boss, I write my own name on the checks (Cardi)
Pussy so good, I say my own name during sex
I might smack a bitch 'cause I felt like it
Gucci shoes and a belt like it
Said that Cardi is his favorite fragrance
I'm a rich bitch and I smell like it
I'm in a boss bitch mood, ayy, these heels are Givenchy, ho
These are some boss bitch shoes
If you ain't no boss bitch, move, ayy
For the record, I set record record sales
I like niggas that been in and outta jail
They said by now that I'll be finished, hard to tell (I can tell)
My little fifteen minutes lasted long as hell, huh?
I left a nigga on read 'cause I felt like it
Dress me down in that Raf, Saint Laurent jacket
Dapper, dapper, I look fine and my checks divine
No wonder, wonder why I do whatever I like
I do what I like, I do, I do
I do what I like, I do, I do
I do what I like, I do, I do
I do what I like, I do, I do
Look, broke hoes do what they can (can)
Good girls do what they told (told)
Bad bitches do what they want (they want)
That's why a bitch is so cold
I'm a gangsta in a dress, I'm a bully in the bed
Only time that I'm a lady's when I lay these hoes to rest
The coupe is roofless, but I get top in it
I'm provocative, it's my prerogative
80K just to know what time is it
Cardi rockin' it, go buy stock in it
Spent what I want, ain't no limit
I say what I want, I ain't never been timid
Only real shit comes out my mouth and only real niggas go in it
Leave his texts on read, leave his balls on blue
Put it on airplane mode so none of those calls come through
Here's a word to my ladies
Don't you give these niggas none (give 'em none)
If they can make you rich or they can make you cum
I left a nigga on read 'cause I felt like it
Dress me down in that Raf, Saint Laurent jacket
Dapper, dapper, I look fine and my checks divine
No wonder wonder why I do whatever I like
I do what I like, I do, I do
I do what I like, I do, I do
I do what I like, I do, I do
I do what I like, I do, I do
In "I Do," Cardi B affirms her independence and her commitment to doing what she wants, when she wants. She begins by explaining that she left a man on "read" (meaning she ignored his text message) because she felt like it. Later, she addresses her haters, saying that she believes that strong women are a "gift from God," and that she thinks that women who rely on men for their income should "get a job." She also raps about being in control in the bedroom, and how her sexual prowess reflects her status as a successful woman. Throughout the song, Cardi emphasizes her status as a "boss," both in terms of her financial success and her ability to make decisions without relying on men.
Overall, "I Do" is a song about Cardi B's unapologetic, assertive approach to life. She knows what she wants, and she goes out and gets it, without waiting for anyone else's permission. While the song is clearly a celebration of her power, it's also a reminder to others that they can have that same power, as long as they believe in themselves and stand up for what they believe in.
Line by Line Meaning
I left a nigga on read 'cause I felt like it
I ignored a guy's text message because I wanted to
Dress me down in that Raf, Saint Laurent jacket
Put me in designer clothing
Dapper, dapper, I look fine and my checks divine
I look great and my money is amazing
No wonder, wonder why I do whatever I like
It's not surprising that I do what I want
I do what I like, I do, I do
I do whatever I want, repeatedly
I think us bad bitches is a gift from God (gift from God)
I believe we fierce females are a divine present
I think you broke hoes need to get a job (get a job)
I believe you poor ladies need employment
Now I'm a boss, I write my own name on the checks (Cardi)
I'm the boss now, signing my own checks
Pussy so good, I say my own name during sex
My private parts are so good I say my own name during intercourse
I might smack a bitch 'cause I felt like it
I may hit someone because I want to
Gucci shoes and a belt like it
Wearing Gucci footwear and accessory
Said that Cardi is his favorite fragrance
He said that I am his favorite scent
I'm a rich bitch and I smell like it
I'm a wealthy woman and I smell like money
I'm in a boss bitch mood, ay, these heels are Givenchy, hoe
I'm feeling like a boss lady now and wearing Givenchy shoes
These are some boss bitch shoes
These shoes are perfect for a boss lady
If you ain't no boss bitch, move, ay
If you're not a powerful lady, move aside
For the record, I set record record sales
I've broken records with my album sales
I like niggas that been in and outta jail
I prefer men who have been to prison and back
They said by now that I'll be finished, hard to tell (I can tell)
People thought I would be done by now, but it's hard to say (but I know)
My little 15 minutes lasted long as hell, huh?
My brief moment of fame has been extended for a long time, right?
Look, broke hoes do what they can (can)
Poor women do what they have to do
Good girls do what they're told (told)
Well-behaved ladies follow orders
Bad bitches do what they want (they want)
Powerful women do what they please
That's why a bitch is so cold
That's why a woman can seem so unfeeling
I'm a gangsta in a dress, I'm a bully in the bed
I'm both a tough woman and aggressive in bed
Only time that I'm a lady's when I lay these hoes to rest
The only time I'm truly feminine is when I defeat my opponents
The coupe is roofless, but I get top in it
The car has no roof, but I still receive oral sex
I'm provocative, it's my prerogative
I like to be provocative, it's what I choose
80K just to know what time is it
I'll pay a large amount of money just to know the time
Cardi rockin' it, go buy stock in it
I'm successful, buy stock in my brand
Spent what I want, ain't no limit
I spend as much as I want, there's no limit
I say what I want, I ain't never been timid
I speak my mind and have never been afraid
Only real shit comes out my mouth and only real niggas go in it
I only speak the truth and only real men interest me
Leave his texts on read, leave his balls on blue
I ignore his messages and leave him waiting for a response
Put it on airplane mode so none of those calls come through
I put my phone on airplane mode to avoid his calls
Here's a word to my ladies
A message for my fellow women
Don't you give these niggas none (give 'em none)
Don't give these men anything (at all)
If they can make you richer, they can make you cum
If they can benefit you financially, they can satisfy you sexually
I left a nigga on read 'cause I felt like it
I ignored a guy's text message because I wanted to
Dress me down in that Raf, Saint Laurent jacket
Put me in designer clothing
Dapper, dapper, I look fine and my checks divine
I look great and my money is amazing
No wonder wonder why I do whatever I like
It's not surprising that I do what I want
I do what I like, I do, I do
I do whatever I want, repeatedly
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Belcalis Almanzar, Solana Rowe, Shane Lindstrom, Kevin Gomringer, Tim Gomringer, Kleonard Raphael
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Tamia Smith
SZA killed it, Cardi revived it, and together they murdered it🔥🔥
MOJA
but murda beatz already murdered it... so is it a double murder???
Tamia Smith
@MOJA yes it is😂🎉🔥
MOJA
@Tamia Smith haha this is a historic moment lol
Tamia Smith
@MOJA kmll...it is😂✌️🔥
Jay
@MOJA damn double homicide
Bubblez Zoukoc
"I say my own name during sex" THIS LINE SLAYED MY WHOLE LIFE
SUGAS ARMYYY
Bubblez Zoukoc nah this line TOOK my life😵
Jessica A
you : OOOooooO YES BUBBLE ZOUKOC
Life as Naii
Bubblez Zoukoc jv turn downc Diamond Papa