Cardi B Hits Huge YouTube Milestone With “Bodak Yellow”

Cardi B’s major-label debut single, “Bodak Yellow,” has become the most-watched rap video from a solo female artist on YouTube. As of March 18, it officially has over 1.1 billion views on the platform. When it hit the mark and The Neighborhood Talk shared the news on Instagram, many fans noted it surpassed Nicki Minaj’s “Anaconda” to do so.

“Nicki BEEN hit 1.1 bill but now she’s 5k views more than Nicki, y’all post the achievement? LMAOOO I had to laugh,” one user commented. Another wrote: “I promise if my Cardi and Nicki collab they would break the internet harder than Beyonce, I honestly don’t understand the beef but women unite it’s 2024 and the ts draining.”

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Cardi B Attends Vanity Fair Oscar Party

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 10: Cardi B attends the 2024 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on March 10, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Lionel Hahn/Getty Images)

Cardi has been hard at work on her long-awaited sophomore album, which she expects to release at some point in 2024. During a recent interview with Gillie and Wallo on Million Dollaz Worth Of Game, she explained that she doesn’t plan on collaborating with Rihanna, who has also kept fans waiting for new music for years. “I love Rihanna’s music. But, I don’t [make] music like that,” she explained. “I sound kinda stupid trying to sing like that. I sound stupid trying to make music like that. So, if I ever get that perfect record, I can not wait until I feel like, ‘This song…I know she’s going to like it.’ I don’t want to send her nothing like, ‘Ho, what the f*ck is this sh*t? Take this thing out of my face.’”

Cardi B’s “Bodak Yellow” Reaches New Heights

Revisit Cardi’s “Bodak Yellow” music video on YouTube above. Be on the lookout for further updates on Cardi B on HotNewHipHop.

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Drake Shifted The Sound Of Pop Music On “One Dance”

It’s been roughly seven years since Drake released Views, an album that remained divisive upon its release yet foreshadowed his unparalleled commercial success. Coming off of a heated battle with Meek Mill that revealed the use of ghostwriters, Drake embarked on a mission to become the biggest artist of all time. Though his aspirations to become the biggest rapper came as a result, he took a leap of faith when he began the rollout. On April 5th, 2016, he released the two-piece EP consisting of “Pop Style” ft. The Throne and “One Dance.”

The former doesn’t necessarily rank high in Drake’s catalog. Jay-Z’s contributions were kept to four bars while Yeezy slid through with some extravagant flexes for her verse. However, “One Dance” became an unexpected success that undoubtedly defined Drake’s career. “One Dance” ushered in Drake’s formal takeover with assistance from Kyla and WizKid. With records like “Hotline Bling,” Drizzy showcased his versatility and his range within R&B. However, “One Dance” took him to global acclaim beyond the meme-inspiring single.

Drake’s “One Dance” Turns 7

Drake’s fusion of R&B with tones of dancehall and afrobeats undoubtedly shaped the sound of pop music moving forward. The mesmerizing production and the sample of Kyla’s “​​Do You Mind (Crazy Cousinz remix)” pair perfectly with Drizzy’s smooth melodic performance and the accents of WizKid’s production. It’s hard not to acknowledge how plenty of the pop records that came after followed a similar blueprint. At this point, “One Dance” stands as an iconic anthem that, these days, feels like a blast of nostalgia. Last year, UK rapper Ardee sampled the song for “Hello Mate”

Beyond the anniversary of Drizzy’s classic #1 smash, the rapper is currently gearing up to hit the road for the It’s All A Blur tour. This summer, Drake and 21 Savage will be hitting the road across America and Canada for a co-headlining venture in support of Her Loss. Most recently, the rapper appeared at Dreamville Fest in Raleigh, NC for a joint set with J. Cole and brought out guests like Lil Uzi Vert, Lil Wayne, and of course, 21 Savage. Revisit Drake’s “One Dance” above and sound off with your thoughts in the comments. 

Quotable Lyrics
Strength and guidance
All that I’m wishin’ for my friends
Nobody makes it from my ends
I had to bust up the silence

“You People” Netflix Trailer Expertly Roasts Drake’s “Views” Era

Not all Netflix Original films are made equally. However, an upcoming one has managed to capture the public’s attention in particular. You People, which stars Superbad actor Jonah Hill and California native Lauren London, received a new trailer a few days ago. Of course, fans couldn’t help but notice the way it expertly roasts Drake.

Specifically, the new clip finds the 39-year-old’s character, Ezra, chatting with comedian Sam Jay about his love life. “I don’t think I’ve heard of a man ever who wanted to be in a relationship so badly besides Drake. And I’m talking ‘Views’ Drake,” the latter quips. This comes after hearing his friend talk about the lack of romance in his life.

As HipHopDX notes, the trailer later shows scenes of the characters living their daily lives. “I feel like ‘Views’ Drake,” Hill’s voice says. “Alone, on a building, dangling my legs off wondering what it’s like to feel companionship,” he adds, referencing the project’s famous artwork.

From what we know about You People so far, Ezra later has a chance encounter with Amira (played by London). As they get to know each other better, her conservative Muslim parents and his “progressive, semi-woke” Jewish parents also spend more time together. The latter’s family comes to life via Seinfeld‘s Julia Louis-Dreyfus and David Duchovny.

Other celebrities who appear in the project include La La Anthony, Deon Cole, Mike Epps, and even City Girl Yung Miami. This marks Caresha’s second acting credit, as she already aided 50 Cent with his BMF series last year.

Playing Amira’s parents are two Hollywood legends – Nia Long and Eddie Murphy. They hit up several Los Angeles hot spots throughout filming. London previously said this was her favourite part of the project.

“My favourite location was Simply Wholesome,” she told Tudum. “Growing up in LA, I used to walk to Simply Wholesome and grab a patty or a smoothie. Being inside a Black establishment that promotes wellness and health in the heart of our community, and that business being highlighted and shown in a big-budget film, that was very special.”

Check out Netflix’s new trailer for You People below. Afterward, let us know in the comments if you plan to check out the film upon its January 27 premiere.

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