Although Cardi B didn’t release a studio album in 2021, she remained one of hip-hop’s biggest names through a combination of chart-topping singles and high-profile collaborations. From dominating the Billboard charts with Up to delivering memorable guest appearances alongside some of the industry’s biggest artists, Cardi once again proved that she doesn’t need a full-length project to make a major impact.

That’s why Aswehiphop has updated our Cardi B Songs & Features (2021) compilation. The last time we tracked Cardi B’s yearly releases was in 2019, and you can still revisit that collection by checking out our Cardi B Songs & Features (2019) page.

If you’re looking for every official Cardi B song, collaboration and guest feature released in 2021, you’ve come to the right place. This page brings together all of her verified releases from the year and will remain available as part of Aswehiphop’s growing archive of yearly artist compilations.

Outside the studio, Cardi B also celebrated several personal milestones during 2021, including the lavish Fairy Tale Princess birthday celebration for her daughter Kulture, while continuing to balance family life with one of the busiest careers in hip-hop.

Her first official release of the year was Up, a record that immediately became one of 2021’s biggest rap singles and also featured in our PMVC February playlist. Throughout the year, Cardi followed it with several major collaborations, keeping fans engaged while anticipation continued to build for the long-awaited follow-up to Invasion of Privacy.

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Please note: This page serves as Aswehiphop’s complete archive of Cardi B’s official music releases throughout 2021, including solo songs and guest appearances.

Cardi B Songs & Features (2021)

Cardi B remained highly active throughout 2021 despite not releasing a new studio album. Below are every officially released solo song and guest appearance from the year, complete with official music videos and streaming availability.

• Up (Solo Single)
• Type Shit (with Migos)
• Wild Side (with Normani)
• Rumors (with Lizzo)
• Bet It (with Anuel AA)

Up

Up officially kicked off Cardi B’s 2021 music campaign after its release on February 5, 2021. Produced by DJ SwanQo and Sean Island, the hard-hitting single immediately became one of the year’s biggest hip-hop records, debuting at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 before eventually climbing to No. 1. The song further cemented Cardi B’s reputation for delivering chart-topping singles without relying on a full-length album.

Lyrically, Up finds Cardi B addressing critics while celebrating her success with the confidence and charisma that have become trademarks of her music. The record also reignited anticipation for the long-awaited follow-up to her Grammy-winning debut album Invasion of Privacy, although that project wouldn’t arrive in 2021.

Commercially, Up became one of Cardi B’s biggest solo releases, earning multiple platinum certifications and dominating streaming platforms worldwide. It also featured on our PMVC February playlist, where we highlighted some of the month’s biggest new releases.

Watch the official music video below.

Type Shit

Cardi B’s first official guest appearance of 2021 came alongside Migos on Type Shit. Released as part of the group’s Culture III album, the collaboration reunited Cardi with Offset, Quavo and Takeoff for another energetic performance that quickly became one of the standout records on the project.

The song blends Cardi B’s confident delivery with Migos’ signature trap sound, creating a collaboration that appealed to fans of both artists. It also demonstrated that, despite focusing on family life during much of the year, Cardi remained an in-demand collaborator across hip-hop.

Watch the official visualizer below.

Wild Side

Cardi B teamed up with Normani for one of the biggest collaborations of 2021, Wild Side. Released on July 16, 2021, the song marked Normani’s long-awaited return with Cardi B delivering a standout guest verse that perfectly complemented the track’s smooth production and confident energy.

Wild Side quickly became one of the year’s most talked-about releases, thanks to its stunning visuals, strong chemistry between both artists and impressive commercial performance. The collaboration also highlighted Cardi B’s ability to dominate guest appearances while continuing to build anticipation for her sophomore studio album.

The accompanying music video generated millions of views within days of its release, with both artists receiving praise for their choreography, fashion and overall artistic direction. Today, Wild Side remains one of the most successful collaborations in Cardi B’s 2021 catalogue.

Watch the official music video below.

Rumors

Shortly after appearing alongside Normani, Cardi B joined forces with Lizzo on Rumors, a bold collaboration released on August 13, 2021. The song blends playful lyricism with an upbeat hip-hop production, allowing both artists to address online criticism while celebrating their confidence and success.

Rumors attracted widespread media attention upon release, with fans praising the chemistry between Cardi B and Lizzo. The collaboration also reinforced Cardi’s status as one of the industry’s most sought-after featured artists, adding another major hit to her impressive list of guest appearances in 2021.

The official music video further elevated the song’s popularity, featuring elaborate visuals inspired by Greek mythology and becoming one of the most-watched hip-hop videos released that year.

Watch the official music video below.

Bet It

Cardi B rounded off her official 2021 releases by joining Puerto Rican superstar Anuel AA on Bet It. The collaboration appeared on Anuel AA’s album Las Leyendas Nunca Mueren, giving fans another cross-cultural record that blended Latin trap with Cardi B’s unmistakable rap delivery.

Although Bet It wasn’t released as a standalone Cardi B single, it became another notable feature that showcased her versatility outside traditional hip-hop collaborations. Her appearance added extra star power to the project while continuing her impressive run of guest verses throughout 2021.

The collaboration further proved that Cardi B remained one of the music industry’s most in-demand artists. Despite not releasing a sophomore studio album during the year, she consistently appeared on high-profile records alongside some of the biggest names in rap and Latin music.

Watch the official audio below.

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Uwa Jovial Onyebuchi, also known as Links, is the CEO of Aswehiphop. Since 2019, he has led the platform, curating artist songs, albums and features compilations.

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