Released on February 5, 2021, cemented Cardi B ’s status as a chart-dominating powerhouse, proving she could follow up the massive success of "WAP" with a solo hit that was just as culturally resonant. The Record-Breaking Rise
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: With "Up" hitting #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 , Cardi B became the first female rapper to have multiple solo #1 hits on that chart. Released on February 5, 2021, cemented Cardi B