It gave Cardi B her fourth number-one single and Megan's second number-one single in the U.S.
It debuted atop the US Billboard Hot 100, with the largest opening streaming week for a song in the country's history, topping multiple charts. 'WAP' received widespread critical acclaim for its sex-positive message, while some social conservative commentators criticized its explicit nature. In the lyrics, Cardi and Megan discuss how they want men to please them, using numerous explicit sexual references.
'WAP' is a hip hop song driven by heavy bass, hip hop drum beats, and a sample of Frank Ski's 1993 Baltimore club single 'Whores in This House'. It was released through Atlantic Records on August 6, 2020, as the lead single from Cardi's upcoming second studio album. ' WAP' (an acronym for 'Wet-Ass Pussy') is a song by American rapper Cardi B featuring Megan Thee Stallion.