Overview
#WAPCardiBMegan celebrated the sexually explicit collaboration between Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion that debuted at #1, broke streaming records, and sparked massive cultural debate.
Chart Domination
“WAP” (Wet Ass Pussy) debuted at #1 with 93 million US streams - the biggest opening week for a song in history at the time (August 2020).
Cultural Controversy
The song’s explicit sexual content generated fierce debate, with conservative critics condemning it while feminists celebrated its sex-positive messaging.
TikTok Phenomenon
The #WAPChallenge generated billions of views, with users creating choreography to the song’s chorus (often using the “clean” version).
Music Video Excess
The colorful, surrealist video featured Kylie Jenner, Normani, and others, with its opulent aesthetic becoming instantly iconic.
Chart Performance
- Peak: #1 Billboard Hot 100 (4 weeks)
- Opening Streams: 93 million (record)
- Year-End 2020: #5 song of the year
Female Empowerment Debate
“WAP” reignited discussions about female sexuality in hip-hop, slut-shaming, and double standards for male vs. female artists.
Ben Shapiro Meme
Conservative commentator Ben Shapiro’s horrified reaction went viral, with his comments becoming fodder for memes across social media.
Sources:
- Billboard: https://www.billboard.com/
- Cultural analysis coverage