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Meaning of “I Like It” by Cardi B, Bad Bunny and J Balvin

Writer Scarlett Howard

“I Like It” is a song performed in both the English and Spanish languages. The song was recorded and performed by American rapper/former stripper Cardi B, Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny and Colombian reggaeton singer J Balvin. As the title “I Like It” suggests, the song’s lyrics basically see Cardi B talking about some of the really cool things that she likes.

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The following are some of the interesting things that Cardi B raps about liking in the song:

  • Dollars (lots of money)
  • Million dollar deals
  • Stunting (it’s not explicitly clear what she means by stunting)
  • Shining
  • Diamonds
  • Balenciagas, which “look like socks”. Balenciaga is a famous luxury fashion brand.
  • Visiting the jeweler (of course for diamonds)
  • Receiving text messages from her ex boyfriends who want her back
  • Proving n****s wrong and doing what they told her she could never achieve in life

In an interview with Billboard magazine, J. White (who is one of the producers of the song) said the song’s lyrics not only see Cardi B talking about the stuff she likes but also see her celebrating the successes and achievements she has chalked over the years.

Lyrics of "I Like It"

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Yes, it does. The song contains a sample of the 1967 hit song “I Like It Like That” by the renowned American boogaloo musician Pete Rodriguez.

This track is purely a Latin trap song.