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What is Cardi B's role in ‘Fast and Furious 9’? Fans ask 'you driving a car too'

Cardi B took to her official Twitter account to share the excitement over her new role revealing that she hasn’t really watched her scenes yet

Cardi B, who recently dropped her hit single ‘Up’, will soon be seen in the latest franchise of ‘Fast and Furious’ called ‘F9’. The renowned hip-hop artist, who is known for her contagious energy, was roped in for the film in 2019 and not much was known about her role until now. The ‘WAP’ hitmaker most recently shed light on her role in ‘F9’ in a video. 

The 28-year-old emcee also took to her official Twitter account to share the excitement revealing that she hasn’t really watched her scenes yet. Social media users also did not hesitate to troll her for the same. ‘F9’ was first supposed to hit the theatres in April 2020 but got pushed due to the unfortunate global pandemic. The action-packed flick will now hit the box office on June 25, 2021. Apart from Cardi B, the ninth installment of the ‘Fast and Furious’ also stars Vin Diesel in the lead along with Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Ludacris, John Cena, Jordana Brewster, Nathalie Emmanuel, Sung Kang, Michael Rooker, Helen Mirren, Kurt Russell, and Charlize Theron in prominent roles.
 
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What is Cardi B’s role in ‘Fast 9’?

A video from the official YouTube channel saw the Grammy-winning rapper talking about her character called Leysa. The video also revealed a few behind-the-scenes of the movie where we could see Cardi B hopping on a plane and delivering a few witty one-liners while donning all-black tactical gear. Talking about her role, she asserted, “Vin Diesel reached out, and he was talking about a role. I’m like, ‘It’s freakin’ Fast & Furious. Get me there, put me on a plane!’”. The multi-platinum rapper continued, “I like the fact that I’m representing such a powerful, strong woman.” While sharing a laugh, Cardi added, “She’s just that bi**h. I remember when I saw Ludacris in Fast & The Furious, then to see Don Omar, it makes the hood have hope. Being around Vin, he’s just so nice, so dope. He makes you feel so comfortable. I’m just so excited.”

Cardi B also gushed over her role on Twitter saying, “I can’t wait to watch Fast and Furious 9. I haven’t seen my scenes yet! That’s the best part about it thooo watching the movie then you see yourself coming in. I’m sooo proud of myself. GOD IS GOOD ! Can I get a ALL THE TIME ? !!!!”  ‘Hobbs & Shaw’ was the last film in the ‘Fast & Furious’ franchise which was released in August 2019 whereas, ‘Fast & Furious 8’, also known as ‘The Fate of the Furious’, had arrived in theatres in 2017.

‘What did Cardi B really do in the movie?’, asks Twitter

A lot of social media uses stormed Twitter and trolled Cardi B as soon as she shared her excitement over her role in ‘Fast and Furious 9’. One user asked, “What did cardib really do in the movie.” Another said, “@iamcardib YO CARDI don’t tell me you driving a car too. I better see a fight scene thou.” One added, “Cardi B finna be in the new fast and furious that s**t gone be funny.” The next one posted, “Chile they got cardi B on fast and furious. I seriously thought they ended the movie a long time ago.” One tweeted, “They got Cardi B in the new Fast and Furious this the type of whacky crossovers needed for that franchise.”