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.
What a Girl Likes
Cardi B Lyrics
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Gimme shmoney, gimme, gimme shmoney
Yeah, it's what a girl like
Yeah, it's what a girl like
I don't want ya man, I just want the shmoney
I don't want ya man, I just want the shmoney
That's what a girl like
That's what a girl like
Gimme money, all I want is money
I'm Cardi B, all I know is shmoney shmoney
Beat ya bitch, if it's not green then back up off me
Fuck it send em' EBTs, food stamps, this shit not funny
I'm here for money and I'm 'bout to put in work
Yellow Man, nobody move, nobody get hurt
It's just to the paper
Fuck it, man I got a cake up
Niggas spend all this money, you saved up
Throw it all in his face like it's make-up
Yeah nigga, straight up
Gimme shmoney, gimme gimme shmoney
Gimme shmoney, gimme gimme shmoney
Yeah, it's what a girl like
Yeah, it's what a girl like
I don't want ya man, I just want the shmoney
I don't want ya man, I just want the shmoney
That's what a girl like
That's what a girl like
I don't want ya man, hoe, I just want the money
Why don't you understand, hoe, please don't be a dummy
His name not Benjamin, he can't do nothing for me
It's all about a check and plus that nigga ugly
He spend that cheddar, mozzarella, yeah he fuck that check up
I tell him step up, put that bread up, don't you hesitate
I have the goons at your door like, "Hello, what's in the safe?"
Gimme shmoney, gimme gimme shmoney
Gimme shmoney, gimme gimme shmoney
Yeah, it's what a girl like
Yeah, it's what a girl like
I don't want ya man, I just want the shmoney
I don't want ya man, I just want the shmoney
That's what a girl like
That's what a girl like
The lyrics of "What a Girl Likes" by Cardi B are an unapologetic celebration of money and the lust for wealth. Throughout the song, the rapper emphasizes her dedication to financial prosperity, making it clear that she is only interested in men who can provide her with the money she desires. She dismisses the importance of romantic relationships, stating outright that she "doesn't want your man, just your money." In fact, she boldly claims that "it's all about a check" and that "his name not Benjamin, he can't do nothing for me," highlighting the central role of wealth in her life.
The song is also marked by an aggressive and confident tone, with Cardi B describing herself as a fierce and formidable force who is capable of taking on anyone who stands in her way. She brags about her skills as a fighter, proclaiming that she will "beat ya bitch" if her demands are not met. The rapper seems eager to establish her dominance and intimidate her listeners, making it clear that she is not to be underestimated.
Overall, "What a Girl Likes" presents a bold and assertive vision of female empowerment, one that is heavily focused on economic independence and self-determination. While some may criticize the song for advocating a shallow and materialistic worldview, it is undeniable that Cardi B's lyrics contain a certain kind of power and allure, offering a potent expression of the desire for wealth and the determination to succeed.
Line by Line Meaning
Gimme shmoney, gimme, gimme shmoney
Give me money, keep giving me more money
Yeah, it's what a girl like
Yes, that's what a girl wants - lots of money
I don't want ya man, I just want the shmoney
I'm not interested in your man, I just want his money
That's what a girl like
That's what a girl wants - money, money, money
Beat ya bitch, if it's not green then back up off me
I will fight you if you don't have money for me
Fuck it send em' EBTs, food stamps, this shit not funny
Don't send me government assistance, I need real money
I'm here for money and I'm 'bout to put in work
I'm only here for money and I'm willing to work hard for it
It's just to the paper
All I care about is money and making it
Fuck it, man I got a cake up
I already have a lot of money, but more is always better
Niggas spend all this money, you saved up
I expect men to spend all their money on me instead of saving it
Throw it all in his face like it's make-up
I want men to give me so much money that I can throw it in their faces like it's nothing
I don't want ya man, hoe, I just want the money
I'm not interested in your man, I just want his money and I'll call you a hoe if you don't understand
Why don't you understand, hoe, please don't be a dummy
You're being stupid if you think I'm interested in anything other than money
His name not Benjamin, he can't do nothing for me
If a man's name isn't on money, he's useless to me
It's all about a check and plus that nigga ugly
Money is all that matters, and I don't care if the man is ugly
He like my setup, how I dress up, so I guess it's head up
Men are attracted to how I dress and look, so I use that to my advantage to get their money
He spend that cheddar, mozzarella, yeah he fuck that check up
Men spend all their money on me and I don't care if they go broke
I tell him step up, put that bread up, don't you hesitate
I demand men give me more money and I won't tolerate hesitation
I have the goons at your door like, "Hello, what's in the safe?"
I will send dangerous people to a man's house to get his money
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Belcalis Almanzar, Delroy Ford, J. White, Kleonard Raphael
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@pedrosil77
Mad respect for bein' honest. Realest lady out there.
@Nickblue-ly1li
Cardi def wrote this, ion know why people always say she dont write like they be in the studio with her lmaoπ₯β₯οΈ
@cunty545
We can tell she wrote this ππby the bars
@UdochukwuNkwocha
I don't care she still lit
@Ally_Diary
Am I the only one who finds this song catchy
@grzegorzg447
Same
@julianajem5933
LOVE THIS SONG 100% π π½π π½ππ€©π
@AllLingoNoSwag
@1:38 He like my setup how I dress up SO I GAS HIS HEAD UP!
@1:48 I HAVE THE GOONS AT YOUR DOOR LIKE "HELLO wats in the safe!"
@brittanyrock9436
coolππππππ
@brittanyrock9436
sorry about your friend in my room at