The Source |Hip Hop History Month: When ‘Bodak Yellow’ Shifted Female Rap Forever

November is Hip Hop History Month, a time for us to reflect on the pivotal moments that have shaped the Hip Hop genre and culture at large.  One of those pivotal moments that will probably stand out forever is the release of Cardi B’s classic banger, Bodak Yellow.  Make no mistake, Bodak Yellow not only skyrocketed Cardi’s career but let’s just say it how it is, this heater shifted the landscape of female rap, forever.  Advertisement We broke down Bodak Yellow and Cardi’s journey as it applies to the track into a few sub categories so let’s break it down … Cardi on the come up: Before Bodak Yellow, Cardi B was on her way to being the biggest name since Nicki Minaj pretty much restarted and redefined what it meant to be a female rapper. Cardi was coming up in a different time, already a popular figure on social media, known for her well, unapologetic and candid persona. She became a larger-than-life presence. Cardi had already built a following on the Gram and gained notoriety as a star on the reality TV show Love & Hip Hop: New York. Then Cardi dropped Bodak Yellow in June 2017 that her...