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In a conversation with The New York Times, Cardi B reflected on the music icons who shaped her artistic identity.
She says watching her mother’s Madonna DVDs gave her an early blueprint for pop stardom, while rap legends Lil’ Kim, Foxy Brown, and Trina deeply influenced her bold approach to image, sexuality, and female hip-hop.She also performed Lady Gaga’s Bad Romance at her high school talent show.