"WAP" is a song by American rapper Cardi B. The song features guest vocals from fellow American rapper Megan Thee Stallion. It was released through Atlantic Records on August 7, 2020, as the lead single from Cardi B's upcoming second studio album. "WAP" is an acronym for "Wet Ass *****". Musically it's a hip hop song driven by heavy bass, drum beats, and a sample of Frank Ski's Baltimore club 1993 single "Hoes in This House". In the lyrics of "WAP", Cardi B and Megan discuss how they want men to please them, using numerous sexual references.
"WAP" received widespread critical acclaim for its ***-positive message, with several publications ranking it as the best song of 2020; some conservatives reacted negatively to its explicit lyrics. It debuted atop the US Billboard Hot 100, with the largest opening streaming week for a song in U.S. history. It gave Cardi B her fourth number-one single and Megan her second in the U.S. "WAP" became the first female rap collaboration to debut at number one on the Hot 100. The single spent four weeks atop the chart, also spending multiple weeks at number one in several other countries. "WAP" became the first number-one single on the inaugural Billboard Global 200, topping the chart for three weeks.
"WAP" was certified 7× Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion performed the song at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards. The music video, directed by Colin Tilley, features cameos from several women, including television star Kylie Jenner, singers Normani and Rosalía, and rappers Latto, Sukihana, and Rubi Rose. "WAP" broke the record for the biggest 24-hour debut for an all-female collaboration on YøùTùbé. The song earned the 11th position on IFPI's year-end singles chart.
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