Cardi B has officially surpassed 20 billion streams on Spotify.
She is the third most streamed female rapper on the platform behind Nicki Minaj (38.5B) and Doja Cat (25.9B).
This staggering achievement is powered by a mix of explosive solo hits and blockbuster collaborations. Leading her top ten most-streamed songs is “Girls Like You” with Maroon 5 (1.74B), closely followed by her Latin trap anthem “I Like It” (1.73B), and the high-energy global smash “Taki Taki” (1.69B). Other fan-favorites include the provocative “WAP” featuring Megan Thee Stallion (1.43B), her breakout hit “Bodak Yellow”, and party staples like “Up” and the Bruno Mars remix “Finesse.” Rounding out the list are “South of the Border,” “No Limit,” and the sultry duet “Please Me”—each continuing to rack up millions of daily streams and reinforcing Cardi’s long-standing reign.
As if dominating streaming platforms weren’t enough, the Bronx-bred superstar turned heads at the 2025 Met Gala, delivering a masterclass in vintage glamour with a futuristic edge. Styled by longtime collaborator Kollin Carter, Cardi donned a custom Burberry velvet ensemble that paid homage to 1970s opulence. The deep green suit was paired with a chartreuse ruffled blouse, plunging neckline, and wide-leg embroidered trousers flowing into lush fringe. Her hair, sculpted into a dramatic, voluminous shape—evoking Diana Ross and disco-era icons—was matched with emerald-toned eyeshadow and a dazzling diamond necklace.
Meanwhile, Nicki Minaj becomes the female rapper with the most songs surpassing 1 billion streams on Spotify after her hit Super Bass crossed the milestone a few days ago on May 3.
The rapper also turned heads last evening at the 2025 Met Gala in a custom Thom Browne creation.
Nicki’s Met Gala look was pure drama: she wore a sharply tailored, black-and-white Thom Browne gown with exaggerated shoulders, intricate beadwork, and a structured corseted bodice that flowed into a sculptural skirt. It was finished with bold, layered jewelry, a sleek hairstyle, and signature pink-toned makeup, perfectly balancing avant-garde fashion with her unmistakable rap queen persona.
Still on the Met, Doja Cat brought the heat alongside Tyla as co-hosts of one of the most talked-about Met Gala after-parties of the year, held at Casa Cipriani in downtown Manhattan. Joined by Edward Enninful, Coleman Domingo, and Richie Akiva, the star-studded event had high-energy vibes until the early morning.
Guests like Madonna, Zendaya, Hailey Bieber, Lauryn Hill, and Dua Lipa showed up in after-hours takes on the “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” theme. Inside, the crowd mingled to sets by DJs Pedro, Kitty Cash, and a show-stopping finale from Kaytranada.
