Cardi B Tells David Letterman Why She Speaks on Political Subjects: “I Feel Like I Have a Responsibility” [Video]

Cardi B is opening up about why she chooses to share her thoughts on political issues.

In a preview for the iconic David Letterman’s Netflix series, My Next Guest Needs No Introduction, the host chatted with the “WAP” rapper. 

Letterman says, “I think people in your position have a strength in terms of political activism and changing the world and changing the way people feel and think, not only about themselves, but the problems of the world at large is wonderful.” 

Cardi B responds that she doesn’t like to put politics in her songs but she still uses her platform. 

“I don’t really put a lot of political things in my music, but I used the f*ck out of my platform. And I have used my platform even when I was a dancer. Because you might think that people are not looking, but they are.” 

Letterman references the time she sat down with Sen. Bernie Sanders and President Joe Biden. He also thanks her for being vulnerable and sharing her thoughts on such controversial topics since fans need to hear from someone they admire and respect.

“I mean, I’m a hood chick, and I’m from the Bronx,” Cardi said. “A lot of people relate to me and follow me because they want to see how I’m dressed, they want to see my lifestyle. I feel like I have a responsibility to also share to them like, ‘Hey, while you here and you’re checking my outfit and checking my music, check out what’s going on over here in this part of the world.”

Letterman’s other guests on the show include Kim Kardashian, Billie Eilish, Dave Chapelle, Lizzo, etc. 

This season was delayed due to the pandemic and features interviews with Cardi B, Kevin Durant, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Ryan Reynolds, and Will Smith. However, it was filmed before the infamous slap at the Oscars.