Rap sensations Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion are setting the stage on fire once again as they prepare to drop their highly anticipated single, “Bongos”, this Friday. The Grammy-winning artists, known for their bold and trendsetting styles, shared an updated cover photo on their respective Instagram accounts to build excitement among their millions of followers.
In the newly unveiled artwork, Cardi B, a 30-year-old Bronx native, and Megan Thee Stallion, a 28-year-old Houston-born star, strike a sultry pose, lying on their sides in eye-catching, brightly colored netted bodysuits. Cardi captioned her Instagram post with a simple, yet tantalizing message, “BONGOS this Friday,” while Meg wrote, “The girls. BONGOS 9/8 @iamcardib.”
True to their sexy and iconic branding, the two artists stand in an interlocked stance, with Cardi donning a purple version of the one-piece ensemble, while Megan rocks a striking green. Their coordination extends to their footwear, where they swap colors, stepping into high heels adorned with feathers. Nail art is also on point, with Cardi flaunting long, purple tips and Megan sporting a vibrant green. Both Cardi and Megan wear long, flowing jet-black wigs styled with center parts and deep waves. Accessory-wise, Megan adds purple earrings and chunky bangles, mirroring Cardi’s green choice.
Cardi even shared a slightly different version of the new artwork on her Instagram Stories. In this snapshot, the backdrop turns pink, and the two artists stand on a round, swirled green platform instead of a white one. Cardi couldn’t help but express her excitement, writing above the snapshot, “Soo buteee,” playfully replacing the ‘c’ in ‘cute’ with a ‘b.’
The fan response has been nothing short of explosive. Megan’s post has garnered over 300,000 likes from her 31.2 million Instagram followers, while Cardi’s boasts nearly 100,000 more likes from her astounding 169 million fans.
This announcement comes just a day after the dynamic duo surprised fans with the news of their second collaboration, teasing it with cover art featuring a bright white and blue ombre backdrop. Both artists modeled custom Matthew Reisman thong leotards, with Cardi in lavender and Megan in sky blue. They elevated their looks with sky-high Jimmy Choo platform open-toe heels, and their matching cotton candy-colored curly wigs from Tresses x Sandrine added an extra layer of glamour.
Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s previous collaboration, the critically acclaimed 2020 hit “WAP” (Wet-A** P****), dominated the music scene, reigning at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for four weeks. Their fearless and sexually explicit lyrics earned praise from music critics and fans alike. Last year, “WAP” was certified 7x platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The accompanying music video, directed by Colin Tilley, was equally successful, amassing a staggering 510 million views on YouTube and featuring cameos from stars like Kylie Jenner, Normani, Rosalía, Latto, Sukihana, and Rubi Rose.
With the electrifying anticipation surrounding “Bongos,” Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion are poised to once again leave an indelible mark on the music industry and their devoted fan base.
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Written by
Derek Chan – Editor
