US rapper, Cardi B has been named the ‘Woman of the Year’ by Billboard. The Grammy award-winning rapper would receive the award at Billboard’s Women In Music event next month alongside Jennifer Lopez, Dolly Parton, Dua Lipa and more.
This will be the music brand’s 15th Annual Women in Music Event. It would be streamed live on Dec. 10 at billboardwomeninmusic.com at 8 p.m. EDT and hosted by Teyana Taylor.
The award has been received with mixed reactions. Some people thought that Cardi is undeserving of the honour but the controversial rapper was quick to address her critics.
In a video that she posted on her Instagram page, the “WAP” rapper defended herself, saying:
“Morning y’all, it’s your girl Cardi B, and yes, I am Woman of the Year,” the star stated in a video posted to her Instagram. “And for you crybabies like, ‘But she only got one song!’ Yeah, I got that song, b—h. You know, the one that sold the most? The one that streamed the most? The one that had Republicans crying on Fox News about it. The one that have a song that’s about to be six times platinum in three months. The one that had your grandma popping her p—y on TikTok. Yeah b—h, that one.
Afterwards, she ranted about her recent political advocacy, and how she used her platform to educate her fans and inspire change. She said:
“And on top of that, boy, for over a year, you know what I’m saying, I’ve been influencing, using my platform for y’all to vote,” Cardi said while wearing a robe, head wrap and minimal makeup. “Not just when Joe Biden was going against Trump. I’ve been informing y’all about y’all’s senators. I’ve been informing y’all about districts. Midterm elections. Using my own money to meet up with these candidates like Bernie [Sanders]. Flying out, tired after shows. Yeah, that’s me, b—h.
“Even when y’all’s crying like, ‘But she don’t represent us!’ Yes I do, b—h,” she concluded. “I represent America. I wanted a change, and that’s exactly what the f–k I did. And eat it up. I’m just that b—h. Eat it up with a spoon so y’all can get a mouthful.”
“WAP” shattered multiple streaming records, became a viral dance on TikTok and earned Cardi her fourth No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100. Last year, Billie Eilish won the Woman of the Year award while Ariana Grande won in 2018.