Cardi B has publicly defended KATSEYE’s new song “Hootie Frutti” after seeing criticism of the newly released track online. During a recent Instagram Live, the rapper sang part of the song and danced to some of its choreography while telling viewers that she and her daughters enjoy listening to it. Her reaction quickly moved across social media, where some fans began asking for a possible remix featuring Cardi B and KATSEYE.
Cardi B praises KATSEYE’s “Hootie Frutti”:
“Y’all hating on the song [but] we love the song.” pic.twitter.com/yhlCc16Sy9
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) August 18, 2026
“Y’all hating on the song [but] me, Kulture … and Blossom love it,” the “WAP” hitmaker affirmed during the Live.
Another recent social media clip also showed Cardi B watching the “Hootie Frutti” music video with her family at home. In the short video, she holds her daughter, Blossom, and dances to the song as it plays on a television. Her defense brought more attention to the track, which was officially released on August 14, 2026, accompanying KATSEYE’s third EP, “WILD.” The song combines sensual pop production with percussion influenced by Brazilian phonk.
@salutethebardi0 Cardi b with her family watching the music video of hootie frutti by katseye #fyp #cardib #relatable #katseye #kulture
KATSEYE has also been promoting their latest project through live appearances. Following the release of “WILD,” the group performed “Hootie Frutti” on NBC’s “Today” show and appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. With this enthusiastic approval of the song and its energetic dance video, it is clear that the “Hootie Frutti” juice is one that Cardi B and her family will surely be drinking this summer!
