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.
Lit Thot
Cardi B Lyrics
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Deal with them I can't
Peanut butter ass work
Fuck around and get jammed
Cardi in this bitch you better understand
I flip the script and kill shit now they want to hold my hand
I be that hood bitch from that block
It's my hood on top
I'm really with the shits I'm a real bitch I don't flop
They ask who I be I'm that east coast lit thot
Yeah I gives it up I gives it up I gives it up and that's word
These cats got no stacks man they fucking get on my nerves
I gives it up I gives it up I gives it up and that's word
And if you ain't talking about money then I'm pitching nothing but curves
Oh they mad Ima keep them mad oh they hella sick
See me stunting see me getting bands on yeah hella bricks
Cardi looking good in this shit oh yeah hella fit
Run up on me wrong they pop the trunk on you elephants
You don't know me hoe you don't know me bro you don't know me just move
I A-L-T control delete and get your ass removed
That fuck shit that truck shit I do not approve
You niggas with that shrimp dicks be fucking up my mood
I be that hood bitch from that block
It's my hood on top
Why you asking all them questions you a cornball you get popped
I'm really with the shits I'm a real bitch I don't flop
They ask who I be I'm that east coast lit thot
Yeah I gives it up I gives it up I gives it up and that's word
These cats got no stacks man they fucking get on my nerves
I gives it up I gives it up I gives it up and that's word
And if you ain't talking about money then I'm pitching nothing but curves
Deal with them no no
Deal with them I can't
Peanut butter ass work
You fuck around and get jammed
Cardi in this bitch you better understand
I flip the script and kill shit now they want to hold my hand
Just get up off me just get up off me just get up off me you fake
You talking all that tough shit but quick to talk to the jakes
Let a bitch try me that's these red bottoms to the face
Nigga hating hoes ain't got no clout that's Superman with no cape
All I need is coronas and I'm set for the night
Let a bitch act up just know it's on sight
They mad cause my time came and I didn't miss my flight
Fuck you thought a bitch was gonna be down her whole life
I be that hood bitch from that block
It's my hood on top
Why you asking all them questions you a cornball you get popped
I'm really with the shits I'm a real bitch I don't flop
They ask who I be I'm that east coast lit thot
Yeah I gives it up I gives it up I gives it up and that's word
These cats got no stacks man they fucking get on my nerves
I gives it up I gives it up I gives it up and that's word
And if you ain't talking about money then I'm pitching nothing but curves
The lyrics to Cardi B's song "Lit Thot" convey a sense of confidence and power. She boldly states that she does not have time for those who are not on her level, and has no patience for those who do not prioritize gaining wealth. She alludes to her past and her rough upbringing, but expresses that she has come out on top and now dominates her surroundings.
In the first verse, she declares that she cannot deal with those who do not share her hustle mentality. Cardi uses a metaphor, comparing her own hard work to "peanut butter ass work" and warning those who do not put in the necessary effort that they risk getting "jammed," or caught up in their own mistakes. The chorus reinforces her confidence, as she proclaims herself to be a "hood bitch" who is "with the shits" and does not back down.
In the second verse, Cardi takes aim at those who underestimate her. She confronts them, telling them to "just get up off" her and exposing their fake behavior. She also threatens physical violence, warning those who try to test her with "red bottoms to the face." She ends the verse with a triumphant statement, reflecting on how far she has come from her humble beginnings.
Overall, the lyrics embody Cardi B's signature unapologetic energy, conveying a sense of power and a refusal to back down.
Line by Line Meaning
Deal with them no no
I refuse to deal with people who don't benefit me in any way.
Deal with them I can't
I am unable to deal with individuals who serve no purpose to me.
Peanut butter ass work
This person's behind is impressive and resembles that of peanut butter.
Fuck around and get jammed
If you continue to mess around, you will get caught and face consequences.
Cardi in this bitch you better understand
I am Cardi B and when I'm present, you better act accordingly.
I flip the script and kill shit now they want to hold my hand
I've switched up my style and now people want to be associated with me.
I be that hood bitch from that block
I am a tough girl from a rough area.
It's my hood on top
I represent my neighborhood and it is the best.
Why you asking all them questions you a cornball you get popped
I don't have time for people who ask irrelevant or stupid questions, you may even get hurt for asking them.
I'm really with the shits I'm a real bitch I don't flop
I am an authentic person who stays true to who I am without changing for anyone else.
They ask who I be I'm that east coast lit thot
People are curious about who I am, and I'm proud to say I'm a hot girl from the east coast.
Yeah I gives it up I gives it up I gives it up and that's word
I'm generous and giving, and that's the truth.
These cats got no stacks man they fucking get on my nerves
I am frustrated by people who don't have money and still try to act like they're something special.
And if you ain't talking about money then I'm pitching nothing but curves
If you're not discussing financial matters, I don't want to hear it because I only focus on making money.
Oh they mad Ima keep them mad oh they hella sick
People are jealous of my success and I'm going to keep doing well despite their opinions.
See me stunting see me getting bands on yeah hella bricks
I am flaunting my wealth and making a lot of money.
Cardi looking good in this shit oh yeah hella fit
I am looking good and in good shape, and I know it.
Run up on me wrong they pop the trunk on you elephants
If someone approaches me with ill intentions, they will face violent consequences.
You don't know me hoe you don't know me bro you don't know me just move
If you don't know me or have anything positive to say, just keep moving.
I A-L-T control delete and get your ass removed
I can get rid of someone who is bothering me easily, like hitting the control, alt, delete buttons on a computer.
That fuck shit that truck shit I do not approve
I don't approve of certain behavior or actions like fake or dishonest behavior.
You niggas with that shrimp dicks be fucking up my mood
Men with smaller than average penises make me unhappy or uninterested in them.
Just get up off me just get up off me just get up off me you fake
People who are fake with me should just leave me alone.
You talking all that tough shit but quick to talk to the jakes
You're pretending to be tough but quick to talk to the police.
Let a bitch try me that's these red bottoms to the face
If someone tries to mess with me, they will face violent consequences, like getting kicked in the face with my designer shoes.
Nigga hating hoes ain't got no clout that's Superman with no cape
People who hate on me have no power and are useless, like Superman without his cape.
All I need is coronas and I'm set for the night
There's not much else I need other than a few drinks to have a good time.
Let a bitch act up just know it's on sight
If someone is causing trouble, I'm willing to escalate the situation.
They mad cause my time came and I didn't miss my flight
People are jealous of my success and I didn't let anything or anyone hold me back.
Fuck you thought a bitch was gonna be down her whole life
Did you really think I was going to stay down or not be successful forever?
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