Cardi B Wanted Lizzo To Star In "WAP" Video: "I Had A Whole Vision"

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The rapper said it was important for her to feature women of various backgrounds and sizes.

It's guaranteed that the music video for "WAP" is one of the most controversial visuals of 2020, but there should have been another addition that would have certainly had people talking. There were a number of celebrity appearances in the "WAP" music video from women like Normani, Rosalía, and Kylie Jenner, but according to reports, if Cardi B has her way, Lizzo would have been featured, as well. Unfortunately, scheduling conflicts kept the "Truth Hurts" singer from lending her face to the colorful clip.

"I'm cool with Lizzo and everything. Like, we've been sending DMs to each other and all that," Cardi reportedly told Hot 97. "But she was on vacation and she wasn't in town." Cardi added, "I was like, 'Oh my gosh,' because I had a whole vision about how I want to see Lizzo and everything," she said.

It was important for Cardi to "include different women that are different races and come from different backgrounds but are so powerful and influential.” Even without Lizzo's addition, the music video helped launch "WAP" into the No. 1 spot on the charts, making it Cardi's fourth single to take that title. Unfortunately for the Invasion of Privacy rapper, "WAP" was knocked out of its top spot by BTS's new song "Dynamite."

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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