Rat’s ‘Put It On The Floor’ Takes TikTok By storm — Now Cardi B Is Riding A Viral Hit

If you’ve opened TikTok (or any other social media platform, really) within the last month, you may have heard Latto’s infectious nu-bop song “Put It on Da Floor.” The ‘Big Energy’ rapper is responsible for the latest soundbite to take over the platform, and its catchy ‘Get rid of the plastic/I’m pretending to be brand new’ lyric reveals everything from serves as a soundtrack for attractive prom outfits and nail set To sophisticated hairstyle.People are literally tear yourself out of plastic — it’s a sight to behold.

Since the release of Rat’s single on April 21st, it’s been nearly impossible to avoid the song’s opening sentence on social media. And the rapper has been steadily promoting the song on his page, including a hilarious video of his friends rapping along to the lyrics. But he’s not the only Latto and TikTok users participating in the fun. Cardi B is riding her viral trend in an exciting way.

On May 31, Rat teased a remix of “Put It On Da Floor” (officially titled “Put It On Da Floor Again”) featuring Cardi B. And of course, the two joined the TikTok trend to announce their collaboration. “‘Put It on Da Floor’, now trying to do ‘Put It on Da Floor Again’. Remix this Friday,” Rat shared the clip across his social media pages. She then gestured to someone hiding under a black plastic bag, adding, “Peel off the vinyl on her that was pretending to be brand new,” before a decked-out Cardi B came out.

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Put it on the floor again!!! Friday! ! @Cardi B🤯 #milk #Kardib #putinda floor #fyp

♬ Put it on the floor – Latto

Latto’s viral moment on TikTok comes on the heels of a successful year so far for her. After releasing her second album, 777, in early 2022, she will kick off 2023 with a single, Lottery, featuring Le Cala, and high-profile collaborations with up-and-coming artists like Melo Bucks. Opened (“Boom Pt. 2″)”), Laura Brooke (“Don’t Play With It” remix), Tiakorin (“FreakyT” remix).

She is currently participating in the second round of Lizzo’s ‘The Special 2our’ and has been nominated for two Grammy Awards this year, for Best New Artist and Best Melodic Rap Performance. Rat’s press release for her “Put It On The Floor” reads, “The next chapter in Rat’s career kicks off with newer music, more vibrant visuals and greater energy from The Biggest. ’ was alluded to.

While we wait for Rat and Cardi B’s version of the song to be released on June 2nd, check out the music video for Rat’s song.