New York rapper Cardi B didn't have to release an album to earn Billboard's "Woman of the Year" honor for 2020. One chart-topping, Internet-breaking, award-winning "WAP" single was enough -- along with Cardi's political activism and entrepreneurial ventures.
Cardi B Named 2020 Billboard’s Woman Of The Year
While her highly-anticipated second album hasn’t come out yet, Cardi B owned the rap game in 2020 with “WAP,” the lead single from that unreleased album. The New York rapper also threw her voice and influence into the political discussion surrounding this year’s U.S. presidential election, and she continued to be a business mogul and fashion icon.
“Billboard Woman of the Year #CardiB: “I like justice, but I also like popping my p*ssy.” 👏 Read the full #BBWomenInMusic cover story + see photos from the special double-cover issue at the link in bio. — Photos: @abdmstudio Styling + Creative Direction: @kollincarter Hair: @kellonderyck Makeup: @priscillaono”
Cardi B Unloads On Wiz Khalifa For Shady Tweet
After Wiz Khalifa seemed to throw a social media jab at Cardi B, the rap superstar and fashion icon went in on the Taylor Gang boss. It all started over the Grammy Awards nominations.
“Most self made artists have this problem,” Wiz tweeted in response to a Nicki Minaj fan who wrote, “Cardi [winning] a Grammy when Nicki Minaj didn’t is the biggest proof that they don’t know a sh*t bout music.”
Cardi B Claps Back At Wiz Khalifa
When that tweet made it back to Cardi, she posted a DM she’d received from Wiz four years ago that was all supportive.
“This was N*kkas in my dos in 2016! They really support you when you grinding at the bottom then it’s a different story when you make it!” B proceeded to show a message from Wiz reading “You got your cause and your sticking to it. Don’t stray away from the things that are important to you and make you you. Your doing a great job and the way you address things is admirable. Keep your light shining and don’t let others take it. Peace and love.”
Wiz Tried To Clear The Air
Wiz responded directly to Cardi, claiming he still supports her and believes she is self-made. When some of Cardi’s fans wouldn’t accept that, he had to further explain himself. As much as some people might want to make this a battle, Wiz doesn’t appear to be playing along.
“Never said that. They both work very hard,” Wiz tweeted in response to someone typing “Nowwww you wanna switch up after you JUST said that she wasn’t self made?? First they love you then they switch…”