Margo Price has shared a new cover of Megan Thee Stallion and Cardi B’s ‘WAP’ – you can listen below.
Op The Daily Show, host Trevor Noah and Dulce Sloan discuss what reactions to the lyrics of the song and how it has been received since its release on August 7th.
‘WAP’ came to the attention of a number of conservative figures in the US including The Daily WireBen Shapiro, who was later ridiculed by Cardi after reading the lyrics for the song and expressing his disapproval of the message on his show.
“I bet if it was a country music star who sang the same lyrics, all these men would still be angry,” Sloan said. The Daily Show, referring to the reaction the song has received from some listeners.
Sloan then introduced country singer Price, who performed an acoustic rendition of the song. You can listen below:
In an interview with iD last week, Cardi B was asked about the reaction from some conservative corners to her song. Cardi said it was something she was “really surprised by.”
‘I knew it would have a big impact, I think, because of me and Megan. But I did not know it would be so controversial, “she said. ‘I never thought you, you know, Conservatives and Republicans would talk about the song.
‘I did not think the song was as vulgar as they said it was, you know? Like, I’m so used to it. I’m such a freak that I did not think it would be a big deal. I did not think people would think it was so out of this world … ”
The rapper added that the reaction “does not make me angry, it makes me happy.”
‘They talk through and the numbers go on. At the end of the day, what they say, the numbers speak for themselves. ”
Review “WAP”, NME said: ” WAP ‘is another example of what has made her a star, with proud recollection of all the nastiness she wants in the bedroom. To do it full justice, she’s coming back to the slightly slower stream that can be heard on her ‘Gangster Bitch Music’ mixtapes. A welcome change of pace.
“… When you reach the heights of Cardi B, new names like Megan Thee Stallion are often on their tail. But with the level of charity on ‘WAP’, a little free time – and friendly competition – can just stimulate them more. “
