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.
Lick
Cardi B Lyrics
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Lookin' like I caught a (Look at me)
Cardi (Look at me)
Cardi (Look at me)
Woah
Lookin' like I caught a lick (lick, hey!)
Run up on me, you get hit
Bronx, New York, gangsta bitch (woo, woo)
Lookin' like I caught a lick (yeah)
Since Day 1, I've been that bitch (Since Day 1, I've been that bitch )(hey)
Got some hittas in my clique (woo, woo, woo ,woo)
Lookin' like I caught a lick (woo, woo, woo, Offset!)
Lookin' like I caught a lick
They know they can't stop a G
Bitch do not talk to me (yeah)
Diamonds start hittin', she swallow me (yeah)
Play with these racks like Monopoly (racks)
Make her say uh like Master P
Bought the Patek Phillipe, no that bitch wasn't cheap (no)
These niggas is pussy, they is what they eat
Show after show, I've been countin' all week (woo)
Lamborghini, I just ordered up three (skrrt, skrrt)
Lookin' like I hit a lick and fuckin' on a badder bitch
Fuckin' on your daughter, ask me how I get the water wrist
Think he poppin' hard but he really wanna take a pic (flash)
He can't even believe I done got rich
Woke up this mornin', I'm countin' this money
This water drip off me, a fountain or somethin' (water)
These bitches and niggas not 'mountin' to nothin'
I keep countin' this money, I keep countin' this money
Run up, get done up
Got shooters ready for a come up
Promise you I didn't luck up
Was grindin' all night
Didn't sleep 'til the sun up
Now I got up on my shit
Walk around like I'm that bitch
Every nigga wanna hit
Lookin' like I caught a lick (lick, hey!)
Run up on me, you get hit
And all my bitches with the shits (yeah!)
Bronx, New York, gangsta bitch (woo, woo)
Lookin' like I caught a lick (yeah)
Since Day 1, I've been that bitch (Since Day 1, I've been that bitch) (hey)
Got some hittas in my clique (woo, woo, woo ,woo)
Lookin' like I caught a lick (woo, woo, woo ,woo)
Lookin' like I caught a lick
Look at me, look at me
They ain't like me before, now they bookin' me (look at me)
The glow up got bitches so shook at me
They like, "Shit, Cardi B what you cookin', B?"
I say, "Bitches, got me on some new shit"
I swear niggas got me feelin' ruthless
Too much mo'fuckers done doubted me
That's why I had to just prove it
I remember walkin' in the stores, I couldn't buy nothin'
They look at me stank (what you lookin' at?)
Now I just walk in the stores, I like it I cop it
I don't even think
Bank tellers asking for info
'Cause now my deposits on Kimbo
Told that bitch, "Gimme my money
Why the fuck you askin' all this info?"
Run up, get done up
Got shooters ready for a come up
Promise you I didn't luck up
Was grindin' all night
Didn't sleep 'til the sun up
Now I got up on my shit
Walk around like I'm that bitch
Every nigga wanna hit
Lookin' like I caught a lick (lick, hey!)
Run up on me, you get hit (run up)
And all my bitches with the shits (yeah!)
Bronx, New York, gangsta bitch (woo, woo)
Lookin' like I caught a lick (yeah)
Since Day 1, I've been that bitch (Since Day 1, I've been that bitch) (hey)
Got some hittas in my clique (woo, woo, woo ,woo)
Lookin' like I caught a lick (woo, woo, woo, woo)
Lookin' like I caught a lick
Look at me
Look at me
Look at me
Look at me
The song "Lick" by Cardi B is an iconic rap song that became an instant fan favorite when it was released in 2017. The lyrics to this song depict Cardi as a powerful, strong, and confident woman who has made her way up in the world against all odds. The opening lines of the song, "Lookin' like I caught a (Look at me) Cardi (Look at me) Cardi (Look at me) Woah," show the artist as she flaunts her success and fame.
The theme of the song is evident throughout the lyrics, as Cardi B talks about her rise to stardom and the hard work that went into it. She also emphasizes her loyalty to her people and her clique or crew, which also helped her succeed. Cardi and her friends, who are from the Bronx, are depicted as gangsters who know their way around the game.
The chorus of the song, "Lookin' like I caught a lick," portrays Cardi as a person who is always on her game, and nobody can stop her. She also sends a warning to anyone who might try to challenge her, saying that they will get hit. The song is catchy, with a pumping beat that you can dance to.
Line by Line Meaning
Lookin' like I caught a (Look at me)
I have everyone's attention now
Cardi (Look at me)
I am Cardi B, and I have arrived
Lookin' like I caught a lick (lick, hey!)
I have hit the jackpot and become successful
Run up on me, you get hit
Anyone who tries to stop or harm me will be punished severely
And all my bitches with the shits (yeah!)
All of my friends and associates are prepared for anything
Bronx, New York, gangsta bitch (woo, woo)
I come from the tough streets of the Bronx, and I am proud of it
Since Day 1, I've been that bitch (Since Day 1, I've been that bitch )
I have always been confident and successful from the beginning
Got some hittas in my clique (woo, woo, woo ,woo)
I have loyal friends who will do anything for me
They know they can't stop a G
My enemies know that I am powerful and unstoppable
Bitch do not talk to me (yeah)
Don't try to start anything with me
Diamonds start hittin', she swallow me (yeah)
My jewelry is so dazzling that it's blinding
Play with these racks like Monopoly (racks)
I am making so much money that it's like playing a game
Make her say uh like Master P
I am so impressive that I make people gasp in awe
Bought the Patek Phillipe, no that bitch wasn't cheap (no)
I can buy expensive things without worrying about the cost
These niggas is pussy, they is what they eat
My enemies are weak and inferior
Show after show, I've been countin' all week (woo)
I am always working hard and making money
Lamborghini, I just ordered up three (skrrt, skrrt)
I can afford luxurious cars and enjoy the finer things in life
Lookin' like I hit a lick and fuckin' on a badder bitch
I am enjoying my success and have the freedom to pursue my desires
Fuckin' on your daughter, ask me how I get the water wrist
I have so much money that I can have any woman I want, and my jewelry is dripping with diamonds
Think he poppin' hard but he really wanna take a pic (flash)
My haters are actually secretly admiring my success
He can't even believe I done got rich
My success is so great that even my detractors are amazed
Woke up this mornin', I'm countin' this money
I am always thinking about my wealth and success
This water drip off me, a fountain or somethin' (water)
I am so wealthy that even my sweat is like a fountain of money
These bitches and niggas not 'mountin' to nothin'
My rivals are inferior and insignificant compared to me
Run up, get done up
Anybody who challenges me will be defeated
Got shooters ready for a come up
My associates are prepared to help me achieve even greater success
Now I got up on my shit
I am succeeding and doing well
Walk around like I'm that bitch
I am confident and successful
Every nigga wanna hit
Everyone wants to be like me
Look at me
I am successful and worthy of attention
They ain't like me before, now they bookin' me (look at me)
My detractors are now interested in me and want to be associated with me
The glow up got bitches so shook at me
I have now become so successful that even my rivals are intimidated by me
They like, "Shit, Cardi B what you cookin', B?"
People are inquisitive about my secrets for success
I say, "Bitches, got me on some new shit"
I am always innovating and finding new ways to succeed
I swear niggas got me feelin' ruthless
My success has made me even more confident and unapologetic
Too much mo'fuckers done doubted me
People have underestimated me in the past
That's why I had to just prove it
I have now proven my doubters wrong and succeeded despite their skepticism
I remember walkin' in the stores, I couldn't buy nothin'
I grew up in poverty and struggled for a long time
They look at me stank (what you lookin' at?)
People used to treat me poorly, but I have now gained their respect
Now I just walk in the stores, I like it I cop it
I can now afford to buy whatever I want without worrying about the cost
Bank tellers asking for info
I am always depositing large amounts of money, and it draws attention
'Cause now my deposits on Kimbo
My bank account is so large that it's comparable to a popular video game character
Told that bitch, "Gimme my money
I am rich and assertive, and I expect people to pay me back
Why the fuck you askin' all this info?"
I get annoyed when people ask me too many questions about my money
Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DELROY FORD, KIARI CEPHUS, ANTHONY WHITE, BELCALIS ALMANZAR, KLENORD RAPHAEL, LAQUAN GREEN, KLEONARD RAPHAEL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Lindsay Wheater
This version is better than the one with offset. She doesnβt need to collaborate with anyone sheβs BOMB ON HER OWNNNNNN
M J
Facts
Platinum Brathwaite
Right
Dominique love
Ella Blackburn ΒΉ1ΒΉΒΉ1.d4
Robin Whitcomb
Lez do
Krasimir Cankov
She is slaying with every single she drops.
N ROd
This is one of my favorites Cardiβs songs β€οΈ
grantsmithofficial
Me too
Jariqueen
Can't be the only one who likes this better than Bodak Yellow lol
Jessie Venos
issajenka I totally agree with you