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Cardi B Gets Love From Missy Elliott & Timbaland For “Like What (Freestyle)”

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Cardi B’s new single “Like What (Freestyle)” is still making big waves this weekend as one of its biggest releases. It’s a fiery track that samples Missy Elliott and Timbaland’s classic beat off the 1999 single “She’s a B***h,” which appeared on the former’s sophomore Da Real World and was produced by the latter. Moreover, the duo shared excited co-signs on their Instagram Stories when the song dropped, with Timbo writing “Da [crown emoji]” and Missy sharing a post of the song’s cover art with some dancing emojis. Regardless of what fans think of the record, this is the highest praise that a sample-using artists can get.

Of course, Cardi B is far from the first person to use this beat after Missy Elliott and Timbaland. BIA sampled the instrumental for a banger recently, so did Flo Milli with some similarly great verses over it, and it was most famously used by Ski Mask the Slump God for his 2017 cut, “Catch Me Outside.” This song defined the SoundCloud rap generation in our eyes, and its creator took to Twitter to comment on the similarities between “Like What (Freestyle)” and his own work. When fans assumed he said this in a negative or shady way, he quickly clarified that he actually likes the Bronx rapper’s take.

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Missy Elliott & Timbaland Reportedly Salute Cardi B

Overall, this excitement and endorsement simply builds up even more hype for Cardi B’s next album. With recent confirmation that a Shakira collab will also show up on it, die-hards are really looking forward to this new direction. It’s been six years since Invasion of Privacy, and although there’s been no shortage of singles and big moments to keep her in the news cycle, there’s a lot more competition these days in the femcee world. As such, it’s do or die time.

Meanwhile, what do you think about “Like What (Freestyle)”? Do you agree with fans’ praise of it or is this legendary duo overrating this release? However you may feel, drop your thoughts in the comments section down below. Also, come back to HNHH for the latest news and more updates on Cardi B, Missy Elliott, and Timbaland.

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Cardi B Flashes Her Fans On Instagram Live

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Cardi Bi stunned viewers on her recent Instagram livestream as she exposed her breasts while listening to music. Multiple clips of the stream show Cardi pulling down the neckline of her tank top to reveal her breasts, which were covered by vibrant X-shaped pasties. Fans were stunned by the brazen move, with chat messages like “OMG” and “MOTHER???” able to be seen in the various clips. The footage quickly spread online, with the Bardis going wild, and Cardi’s haters criticizing the move.

Cardi was clearly feeling herself after dropping “Like What”, her first new single in nearly a year. Fans have been absolutely gagging over the track. However, it was also been the subject of a hate campaign from the Barbz. A streaming protest from the Nicki Minaj fanbase saw her top streaming charts over Cardi on release day for “Like What”. Are you feeling “Like What”? Let us know in the comments.

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Latto & Cardi B Go Platinum With “Put It On Da Floor Again”

Meanwhile, despite a lack of new music, Cardi has had plenty to celebrate this year. Last month, Latto and Cardi’s 2023 summer banger “Put It On Da Floor Again” went platinum. Released in June 2023, the track was a Cardi-infused remix of Latto’s April hit. While the original track only peaked at No. 25 on the Billboard Bubbling Under chart, the addition of Cardi saw the remix peak at No. 13 on the Billboard Hot 100. Furthermore, the remix was widely praised by critics. “Cardi matches and then exceeds Latto’s energy. Once again, Cardi is endlessly quotable,” Tom Breihan of Stereogum wrote.

Furthermore, the high-energy video was full of brief cameos as Cardi and Latto twerked and flexed across a variety of retail outlets. Offset and BabyDrill both made an appearance, as did LSU’s Angel Reese. Additionally, Cardi name-dropping the 2023 NCAA National Champions led the school to invite her to campus.

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Cardi B’s ‘Like What (Freestyle)’ Is Missy Elliott-Approved, And Missy’s Method Of Co-Signing Was Adorable

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On Friday, March 1, Cardi B released her “Like What (Freestyle)” alongside a salacious Offset-directed video, putting Cardi’s rap prowess front and center. Uproxx’s Aaron Williams led this week’s “Best New Hip-Hop” with it, and Missy Elliott appears to agree with that assessment. Missy’s opinion would matter regardless, but it especially matters in this case because Cardi freestyled over a sample of Missy’s “She’s A B*tch” from her 1999 Grammy-nominated album, Da Real World.

Missy Elliott spent Friday responding to fans’ “Like What” reactions on X (formerly Twitter). She mostly replied with various Memoji stickers — the heart hands, the dancing salsa lady, a purple heart, the prayer hands — but the recent Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame inductee had something to say to one person.

Someone going by Jus on X wrote, “Do these children really not know that it’s a freestyle to Missy Elliott’s song?? Like wtf is going on in these schools? In these homes??!! Just uncultured! lmao” Missy initially replied with another Memoji, which led to Jus writing, “Missy we gotta educate the children like it’s getting out of hand. Also, I love you and your music! You are a LEGEND! A ICON!” To that, Missy wrote, “Yes….The ones before my era taught us also.” Of course, there were two Memojis accompanying that message.

Missy also promoted”Like What” on her Instagram Story.

Watch Cardi’s “Like What (Freestyle)” video above, and check out Elliott’s X posts below.

Cardi B and Missy Elliott are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Ski Mask The Slump God Shouts Out Cardi B’s Single For Sounding Like His Work

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When some fans listened to Cardi B’s new single “Like What (Freestyle),” they might’ve thought, “Haven’t I heard this before?” Well, it’s because the beat that she and her team a sampled, Timbaland’s “She’s A B***h” for Missy Elliott’s 1999 album Da Real World, is a pretty popular beat. Flo Milli spit some amazing bars over a sample, BIA recently slid on a drill flip of it, and most notably, Ski Mask the Slump God used the beat in its unaltered form for one of his biggest hits -– and a staple of the SoundCloud rap era, “Catch Me Outside.” Moreover, he also noticed the parallels.

“Sounds Kinda Familiar,” Ski Mask the Slump God quote-tweeted Cardi B’s post linking the song on Friday (March 1). “I Like The Song Why Yall So Angry Lol,” he followed up with mere minutes after his original message on the social media platform. Of course, the Bardi Gang probably didn’t take too kindly to the assumption that the Florida rapper suggested biting, especially given how much they liked “Like What (Freestyle).” However, this shows that not only is this a reductive way to categorize similar inspiration points that stand as classics in the game, but that there’s a lot of mutual respect there most of the time.

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Ski Mask The Slump God Reacts To Cardi B’s “Like What (Freestyle)”

After all, Missy Elliott cosigned “Catch Me Outside” back in 2017, she showed love to Cardi B’s new record, and Ski Mask the Slump God made it clear that he’s a fan of the Bronx MC’s take. If anything, this is probably more of an indication of how fervently his fanbase accused Cardi of this, and how viciously the Bardi Gang responded. But the “Black Forces” lyricist has been in the game long enough to know that there are so many songs you can pull out of just one sample. Cardi should know this too, and it would be interesting to see if she’s a fan of “Catch Me Outside,” too.

Meanwhile, the “Get Up 10” femcee is hyping fans up for her new album this year, one of 2024’s biggest upcoming releases. How do you think it will stack up -– and do you need Ski on the “Like What (Freestyle)” remix? However you may feel, drop your thoughts down in the comments section below. Also, check back in with HNHH for the latest news and updates on Cardi B and Ski Mask the Slump God.

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Cardi B Gets Fans Riled Up Over New Single, “Like What (Freestyle)”: See Reactions

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Cardi B is back, and the Bardi Gang couldn’t be happier with her new single, the vicious “Like What (Freestyle).” Moreover, social media lit up with a firestorm of reactions, whether they were excited, skeptical, critical, or simply happy to have an album rollout finally in our hands. Sure, there was the Megan Thee Stallion collab “Bongos” last year, but this feels like a more elaborate and special drop with more anticipation behind it. After all, both femcees basically did a dual comeback moment, and they both went on to provide the true individual kick-offs to their respective new eras.

Furthermore, a lot of fans broke down the bars on “Like What (Freestyle),” commented on the Missy Elliott and Timbaland sampling in the beat, and spoke on Cardi B’s performance as a rapper. Overall, reactions seem pretty positive online, and most folks understood the assignment and are looking at this as a straight-up rap song. But another notable aspect that folks found curious was the fact that the Bronx rapper’s on-and-off-again husband, Offset, directed the video. The Bardi Gang reacted particularly wildly to this, as their relationship status is still unclear.

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Fans React To Cardi B’s “Like What (Freestyle)”: The Good, The Bad & The Bardi

For example, a Valentine’s Day date indicated that they were patching things up following news that they were split for a while. In addition, they both continued to support each other’s moves and, clearly, chose to eschew this personal separation’s impact on their professional working relationship. Regardless, Cardi B’s listeners have a lot more to chew on, such as brand references, cheeky turns of phrase, and a whole lot of attitude. It’s great to see her reenergized like this, and you can check out more fan reactions down below.

More Fan Reactions

Meanwhile, we want you to drop your thoughts on this new single down in the comments section below. How do you think this mysterious rollout ended up panning out, and does it hype you up for what’s to come? However you may feel, join the fun and help us see just how much excitement there is for LP number two. As always, for more news and the latest updates on Cardi B, stay logged into HNHH.

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Offset Directing Cardi B’s “Like What” Music Video Is Drawing All Sorts Of Reactions From The Bardigang

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After months upon months of waiting for Cardi B to put out something, she delivered in a big way. Her loyal Bardigang were constantly flooding social media timelines with #WhereIsCardi and elaborate memes o’plenty. All of that begging and pleading worked as the gritty femcee from New York has just released her first single in about six months with “Like What (Freestyle).” The other interesting angle in all of this is her hubby. Offset directed the music video for “Like What,” and it is pulling in a lot of different reactions. The couple has dealt with a lot of internal struggles, but they appear to be on good standing.

They set the internet in a blaze a couple of months ago when they unfollowed each other on Instagram. However, since that breakup, they have slowly put the pieces back together. Clearly they are doing well considering how heavily involved the Georgia rapper has been with this single and convincing Cardi to drop her sophomore record. However, while they may be happy, fans have some mixed reactions to Offset directing the visuals for “Like What.”

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Cardi B & Offset Are Back

There is an extensive thread of the Bardigang giving their opinions on the situation and some of them are downright hilarious. For example, one of the two above has one person “so excited” to have him back in the femcee’s life. Conversely, the other fan is jiving with their team effort. Even with the lukewarm feelings towards all of this, the music video is doing numbers on YouTube already. Since its premiere about 10 hours ago, it has racked up over 750,000 views. That is good enough for number two on trending for music.

What are your thoughts on Offset’s directing job for Cardi B’s “Like What (Freestyle)?” Is she making a mistake by bringing him back into her life? What reactions do you share with the Bardigang on Offset being a part of “Like What?” How long do you think we will have to wait for her sophomore album? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Cardi B and Offset. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on around the worlds of music and pop culture.

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Cardi B Serves Look After Look In Her Lavish New ‘Like What (Freestyle)’ Video

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Cardi B has her foot on the gas. Tonight (March 1), she dropped her new single “Like What Freestyle,” on which, she lets none of her opps rest.

The song features a prominent sample of Missy Elliott‘s classic 1999 single, “She’s A B*tch,” and Cardi arrives with the same eccentric and charismatic energy Missy did 25 years ago.

She delivers some of the most scorching bars of her career, as she reminds us all how quickly she can switch it up.

“Classy and a c*nt / Blocks and money gettin’ spunt / Like what? / Like a Coach bag, baby, this ain’t what you want / If I ask for it, all I wanna hear is, ‘Yes’ / B*tch said she wanna be my opp, God bless / Look, I ain’t even got dressed / Any L that I took, come after YS,” she raps on the song’s chorus.

In the accompanying video, Cardi invites us into her lavish lifestyle, as she serves several looks, and eats sushi out of a YSL bag by her pool.

The end credits reveal that the video was directed by Offset, and that more music is on the way.

“This is just the beginning…stay tuned,” reads a screen at the end of the visual.

You can see the video for “Like What Freestyle” above.

Cardi B and Missy Elliott are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.