WAP — Cardi B ft. Megan Thee Stallion

Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion's 2020 anthem became the year's most debated cultural artifact, drawing condemnation from conservative politicians like Ted Cruz while sparking essential conversations about female sexual agency. The explicit lyrics earned over 100 million Spotify streams in its first week, faster than any other collaboration in 2020, yet faced bans from right-leaning radio networks and parental advisory groups. This track's polarizing nature surpasses even The Prodigy's Smack My Bitch Up in immediate political reaction, with multiple state legislators proposing indecency clauses specifically targeting its content. A Gallup poll found 63% of Americans under 30 defended the song as empowering—a stark contrast to the 82% disapproval rate among those over 60. The controversy drove its music video to 200 million YouTube views within three months, making it the fastest-growing female rap video ever, while simultaneously cementing its status as a lightning rod for debates on censorship and feminism in the streaming era.