Cardi B is known for her catchy songs and impressive dance moves, but she recently admitted that she was outshined by a WNBA mascot. The New York Liberty’s Ellie the Elephant stunned the internet with her rendition of the ‘Bongos’ challenge, a viral dance craze based on Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s hit song.
Ellie, who has been Liberty’s mascot since 2021, performed the choreography from the ‘Bongos’ music video with two dancers on the court during a game. The video was posted on TikTok and Twitter, where it quickly gained millions of views and comments.
One of the viewers was Cardi B herself, who retweeted the video and wrote: “Put me to shame …I love it.”¹ The rapper also added a laughing emoji and a heart emoji, showing her appreciation for Ellie’s talent and enthusiasm.
Ellie is not your average mascot. She is a flirtatious fashionista who loves to strut, stomp and twerk. She also has a variety of trendy outfits, wigs and sneakers to match her mood. She is a fan favorite who enjoys taking pictures with people of all ages and flirting with the courtside guests.
Ellie’s popularity has grown as the Liberty plays in the WNBA Finals for the first time since 2002. She has also been featured in the New York Times and performed alongside Lil’ Kim at a game.
The ‘Bongos’ challenge is one of the many ways that Ellie entertains and supports her team. She also does the Ellie Stomp, where she sends the dancers flying with each step, accompanied by a loud ‘Boom!’ over the speakers.
The ‘Bongos’ song is Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s second collaboration after their record-breaking ‘WAP’. The song peaked at No. 4 on Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and has over 200 million views on YouTube.
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