Cardi B & Megan Thee Stallion Drop New Song ‘Bongos’

Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion have another hit on their hands with their latest collaboration, "Bongos." The rhyming duo created a vibrant, twerk-filled music video. Both artists take turns rapping about their favorite luxuries in life, praising their bodies, and adding some explicit sexual rhymes on this high-energy beat.

This is the second time Cardi and Megan have worked together as a duo. Their 2020 "WAP" was a cultural reset as many encouraged their sexual liberation in their lyrics, while others shunned it and deemed it wildly inappropriate (as if male rappers don't discuss the same topics all the time.) The song debuted at No. 1 and became Cardi's fourth leader and Meg's second.

This song is also the first Megan has dropped this year and it is Cardi's first as a lead artist.

Cardi is also gearing up to drop her sophomore album sometime this year. Her debut project Invasion of Privacy won Best Rap Album at the 2019 Grammys. She became the first female rapper to win the award as a solo artist. The success of Invasion of Privacy has aided in her anxiety about releasing her sophomore project.

"When it comes to music and everything, I just be feeling like I don’t be liking anything," she said back in December on Instagram Live. "I feel like I got so many songs and I don’t like anything. I feel like nothing is good enough… And I got so much money saved up I just be like, 'Yeah, whatever the f---.'"

She and her husband Offset have two children (Wave and Kulture), and they played a role in her not wanting to drop a new album.

"I’m just a mom and I do have anxiety," she said. "I’ve been having a lot of anxiety, because I know right after I drop my album, I have to go out on tour and I have bad separation anxiety from my kids."

In her latest interview with Vogue México y Latinoamérica she said that she's ready to continue making music.

"I’m not going to release any more collaborations, I’m going to put out my next solo single," she shared. "Right now, I’m working on the cover art and ideas for the next record because it’s definitely coming up."

Although Cardi has not released a full-length project in five years, the rapper has collaborated with other artists. This year, she jumped on Latto's "Put It On Da Floor Again" and FendiDa Rappa's "Point Me 2."

Take a look at the music video to "Bongos" below:

Cardi B knows how to run social media and she will flock to the nearest trend with her own twist. While the Grammy-winning rapper is present on all social media platforms, her TikToks are the place where her core fans can see her personality shine. She also reminds us that she is just like us when jumps on the same challenges that go viral.

The rapper has consistently used social media throughout her career with her last two features became viral. In the remix to GloRilla's "Tomorrow" Cardi's first 10 lines created a challenge shared by several fans across many social media platforms.

"Ridin' with my twin and 'nem (skrrt), and we all look good as f--- (gang)/She say she my opp but I don't know her, had to look her up (f--- is you?)/I know that I'm rich, but I can't help it, b----, I'm hood as f--- (woo) /I've been on these bitches neck so long, sometimes my foot get stuck (ah)/ I can't put you in my business (no), you might wish me dead tomorrow (yeah)/Bitches be on d--- today, sing every word of "Up" tomorrow (Up) /Bitch, I still got cases opened, keep your mouth shut tomorrow (shh)/ Play with me today then get some sleep, you know it's up tomorrow (woo)/ Fake bitch, that's why my friend f----- on your n---- (ah-ha)/ Both you bitches p----, I think y'all should scissor (ah, ha, ha)/She bought a chain, I bought the same one, even bigger (bitch, it's bigger)/She throwin' shots, that's how I know I got her triggered (ah)," Cardi raps.

Cardi's most recent feature was with Latto on the remix "Put It On Da Floor Again." While her latest remix didn't have as many viral lines as "Tomorrow 2," Cardi still brought her A game on her verse. Lines such as "I ain't smokin' on no za', lil' bitch, I'm smokin' on you/Put your bestie in a pack and now I'm smokin' her too."

"N----, cry for what? Bitch, these are Denim Tears (huh)/I'm sexy dancin' in the house, I feel like Britney Spears," Cardi raps later in the song.

The remix marks the first collaboration between Latto and Cardi B. The song also serves as Cardi's first release of 2023. Last year, the Grammy winner released one lead song, which was "Hot S---," which included Chicago-bred emcees Kanye West and Lil Durk. Cardi also hopped on Rosalía’s "Despechá" remix and Summer Walker and SZA's "No Love (Extended)," Dougie B, and Kay Flock's "Shake It."

Take a look at five times that Cardi B tried a TikTok challenge below:

It's a family affair! Cardi B made the viral spicy bowl for Offset which their daughter Kulture tried as well. The spicy viral bowl contains the following:

- sausage
- jalepeños
- hot sauce
- crushed red pepper
- pickles
- cajun black pepper seasoning
- pepperoncini peppers
- paprika
- hard-boiled eggs

Take a look at how Cardi made it above.

Cardi B loves a good snack (don't we all) and in this challenge, she made the viral Jalepeño Cream Cheese Dip from @freddsters. You can look at @freddsters original video here.

Last year, Cardi linked with fellow Bronx rappers Kay Flock, Dougie B, and Bory300 for "Shake It." The style of dance, which is popular in the Bronx, began trending on TikTok which Cardi dropped her own attempt outside of the music video.

Take a look at the music video of "Shake It" below:

After GloRilla dropped her "Tomorrow" video everyone was trying to do her dance. The Memphis rapper linked up with Cardi for "Tomorrow 2" where she then attempted to do the viral dance challenge again. Take a look at the "Tomorrow 2" video below:

As much as Cardi loves her a good food or dance challenge, she's also contributed to TikTok with her own. When Cardi dropped this TikTok after thousands of fans asked how she got her natural hair so long and healthy nothin was ever the same. Cardi's hair mask is made out of ingredients that you would pick up on your normal trip to the grocery store. Below is the list of items. Take a look above on how Cardi made her viral hair mask.

- Mayonaise
- Eggs
- Avocado
- Bananas
- Aloe
- Coconut Oil