by Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion are two of the biggest names in hip hop right now. Both women have taken the music industry by storm with their bold personalities, catchy songs, and unapologetic lyrical styles. However, beyond their success as artists, Cardi and Megan share an unlikely but strong friendship that has developed over the past few years.
At first glance, Cardi and Megan may seem like unlikely friends. Cardi is a brash New Yorker known for her outrageous persona, while Megan hails from Texas and projects a more playful Southern charm. Their music styles are also quite different – Cardi is known for her trap-influenced songs while Megan blends Southern hip hop with R&B influences.
Despite their surface-level differences, Cardi and Megan share a deep admiration and respect for each other’s artistry that formed the foundation for their friendship. Megan has spoken openly about how she looks up to Cardi as a role model. In an interview with HipHopDX, Megan said “I feel like [Cardi] was one of the first females to really just embrace her authentic self and just really put it all out there.”
Megan appreciates how unapologetically herself Cardi is, from her fashion sense to her unfiltered lyrics and personality. In the male-dominated world of hip hop, Cardi paved the way for women like Megan to feel comfortable embracing all aspects of their identity without conforming to stereotypes. Megan sees Cardi as someone who empowered her to fully embrace her Houston roots and sexuality in her own music without apologies.
Cardi has also expressed admiration for Megan’s talents. In an interview on The Breakfast Club, Cardi gushed about Megan’s rapping abilities, calling her “hella dope” and praising her flow. She recognized Megan’s skills as a performer and natural charisma as an entertainer. Their mutual respect for each other’s artistry and personas laid the groundwork for Cardi and Megan to explore collaborating creatively.
One of their most iconic collaborations was the 2020 song “WAP” featuring both Cardi and Megan delivering unapologetically raunchy and empowered verses about female sexuality. The massive success of “WAP,” which topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart, showed just how powerful their chemistry is when working together in the studio. Fans were enthralled seeing Cardi and Megan’s vibrant personalities bounce off each other in the song’s provocative music video.
The track not only cemented Cardi and Megan as two of the biggest names in hip hop at the time, but it highlighted their ability to empower other women through unabashed celebrations of sexuality. They were unbothered by the controversy surrounding the song’s explicit lyrics and visuals, confidently owning their sexuality in a way that resonated with fans. Their willingness to push boundaries together strengthened their bond and artistic partnership.
Since “WAP,” Cardi and Megan have hinted at more music collaborations in the future. In an interview with HipHopDX, Megan said she and Cardi have discussed doing a full collaborative project together down the line. She said “We’re both so busy, but we talk about it all the time…I feel like the chemistry would be amazing.” Their palpable chemistry on songs like “WAP” has fans excited at the prospect of a joint project that would allow Cardi and Megan’s talents to shine through for a full body of work.
Beyond their collaborations, Cardi and Megan’s friendship seems rooted in a genuine connection and care for one another. Despite their boisterous public personas, Megan has noted Cardi’s more reserved side in private. In the same HipHopDX interview, Megan shared that when they first met in person, Cardi was actually quite shy. But over time, they’ve built real trust and understanding between each other that allows their authentic selves to shine through.
Megan has also praised Cardi for being a consistently loyal friend throughout the ups and downs of their rising careers in the cutthroat music industry. In an interview with People, Megan called Cardi “real” and said “she’s been so supportive of me – even before “WAP” came out.” This loyalty, even before they achieved massive success together, underscores how Cardi and Megan value their friendship beyond professional gain. They seem to genuinely enjoy each other’s company and want to see the other succeed.
Most recently, Cardi has shown her unwavering support of Megan after she was shot in both feet last July, requiring surgery and months of recovery. In the aftermath, Cardi publicly condemned violence against women and stood up for her friend. She even visited Megan in the hospital to check on her recovery. Their friendship has weathered difficult challenges like this shooting, coming out even stronger.
Through their collaborations, public praise of one another, and loyalty in both good and hard times, it’s clear Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion share a friendship as strong as their musical talents. Despite differences in background and style, they’ve developed a bond of mutual respect, support of each other’s artistry and careers, and genuine care beyond industry obligations. Their collaboration continues to empower women and pushes social boundaries in a way that resonates globally. Most of all, Cardi and Megan seem to truly enjoy each other’s company on a personal level beyond fame. Their unlikely friendship is a testament to finding deep connections anywhere, even among two of hip hop’s biggest stars.
