Let's face it,
the world feels really tough right now. Folks are walking around this planet purposefully making shit difficult FOR NO REASON because... well some folks are just bullshit people. Some folks have no sense, no compassion, and no sense of joir de curve. Some folks, lack the insight to realize that their bullshit-ass actions can and often do impact other people.
However, despite all of that negativity, some amongst us remain shining beacons of light who continue to laugh unapologetically, scream with abandon, and dance like nobody's watching. Spotlight of carefree joy this week? Rapper Cardi B.
Cardi B is the epitome of a Carefree Black Girl. (And yes, I know she's Dominican. Afro-Latina is a thing. Let's just enjoy this gif she's given to the world).
Why is she so dope?
She's basically Rihanna's little sister who just so happened to grow up in the same house as you. She's got all the energy in the world, minimal filter, but all the common sense of her elders. She knows exactly what she wants that there are multiple ways to get it. I mean this she's always wanted to be a rapper but whole-heartedly admits that while she worked towards the dream, she also legitimately worked to pay the bills.
Sense.
She also managed to not only become a breakout star on the reality tv show and cash-cow of
Love and Hip Hop New York (never watched it), but also cut the cord before her personal life blew up on TV. Oh, and that show... tell me why
she's the only star to make it to the Billboard Pop Charts? Top Ten as we speak.
Sense. Ambition.
She's also genuine and honest, perception be damned. And it works. The access she gives the world,
her frankness and humor... all of it is refreshing and comforting. She's not packaged (yet). She's offers a ton of wisdom, playfulness, depth (yes,... depth).
She's not about being perfect. She knows that she doesn't have to be. She has embraced herself and for folks like me, that's ... amazing.
Sense. Ambition. Self-Love.
She's basically the best.
Bodak Yellow has a great hook. And I'm here for any and all success she has in this ridiculous cultural climate in which we find ourselves. Now, below I've curated some great gifs of Cardi B so that you can collect your entire life. You're welcome.
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Lesson 1: Be Forgiveness but Hold People Accountable
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| Lesson 2: Invest, invest, invest. |
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Lesson 3: Always Follow Through and Set Clear Expectations
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| Lesson 4: Be Consistent & Honor Your Feelings |
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Lesson 5: Self-Care is Paramount
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| Lesson 6: Destroy Hegemonic Structures & Social Norms |
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| Lesson 7: Be Empathetic and Have Patience |
And of course, I present to you "Bodak Yellow."
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