If you were anywhere near a club, a car radio, or a house party in late 2017, you heard it. That heavy, rattling New Orleans bounce beat. The "fuck with me and get some money" hook. It was everywhere. G-Eazy and Cardi B basically owned the airwaves for a solid six months with "No Limit," a track that didn't just climb the charts—it lived there.
But honestly, looking back from 2026, that collaboration feels like a fever dream from a very specific era of hip-hop.
It was the moment Gerald Earl Gillum, the Bay Area's "James Dean of Rap," proved he could pivot from indie-darling success to a full-blown commercial powerhouse. For Cardi B, it was the "what now?" moment after "Bodak Yellow." Everyone was watching to see if she was a one-hit-wonder or a legitimate titan. Spoiler alert: she was the titan.
The Secret Sauce of "No Limit"
Most people think these mega-collabs are engineered by twenty suits in a boardroom. Kinda boring, right? The reality of "No Limit" was a bit more organic. G-Eazy was actually in the studio with A$AP Rocky. Rocky was working in the room next door, popped his head in, and the vibe just clicked.
They knew they needed a female voice that felt urgent.
At that exact moment, Cardi B was the most urgent thing in music. She hadn't even dropped Invasion of Privacy yet. G-Eazy sent the track over, and she absolutely gutted it. Her verse—comparing her chart success to "pussy popping"—became the most quoted part of the song. It’s the verse that launched a thousand Instagram captions.
Why it Worked
- The Contrast: You had G-Eazy’s slick, measured delivery.
- The Energy: Cardi brought that raw, unpolished Bronx grit.
- The Hook: A$AP Rocky’s repetitive, hypnotic chorus.
The song eventually peaked at number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 in early 2018. For G-Eazy, it was a career high. For Cardi, it was the second of many top-five hits that would eventually make her a diamond-certified legend.
That Infamous Tonight Show Performance
You’ve probably seen the clip. It’s September 2017. Jimmy Fallon introduces them. G-Eazy comes out looking like a noir film star, and then Cardi B storms the stage. It was one of her first big late-night appearances.
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She was nervous. You could tell. But the second the beat dropped, she was "Cardi."
The chemistry between them was strictly professional, despite what the gossip blogs tried to spin at the time. G-Eazy has always been vocal about his respect for her work ethic. In interviews with HOT 97 and BUILD Series, he gushed about how she was the hardest working person in the room. He wasn't lying.
The Remix and the "Missing" Cardi Verse
Then came the remix. This is where things got a little weird for the fans.
The official remix featured a massive lineup: French Montana, Juicy J, and Belly. G-Eazy even added a new verse. But if you listen to the audio-only version of the remix, Cardi isn't on it.
Fans were annoyed. People on Reddit were literally demanding she be put back on. The music video eventually fixed this by mashing the original and the remix together, creating a visual spectacle of money-throwing and pyrotechnics.
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Where Are They Now? (The 2026 Update)
Fast forward to today. The landscape for both artists has shifted dramatically. G-Eazy went through a deeply introspective phase, even experimenting with indie-pop on Everything’s Strange Here before returning to his rap roots. He's matured, focused more on his craft than the "party boy" persona that defined the "No Limit" days.
Cardi B? She’s a mogul.
As of early 2026, she’s navigating a new chapter. Between her "Little Miss Drama" arena tour and her personal life—supporting Stefon Diggs at New England Patriots games and raising four children—she’s rarely out of the headlines.
There’s still a lot of talk about a potential reunion. With both artists scheduled for high-profile appearances this year—including rumors of a joint SNL stint in late January—the nostalgia for that 2017 magic is peaking.
What Most People Get Wrong
The biggest misconception is that G-Eazy "put Cardi on."
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Let's be real. Cardi was already a rocket ship. If anything, "No Limit" was a mutual exchange of energy. G-Eazy provided the platform and the sleek production; Cardi provided the cultural lightning.
Without her, the song is a solid club track. With her, it became a cultural moment.
How to Revisit the Magic
If you’re looking to dive back into this era, don’t just hit play on Spotify. To really get the full experience of what made this collaboration special, you need to:
- Watch the Music Video: Directed by Daniel Cz, it captures the excessive, high-energy aesthetic of the late 2010s perfectly.
- Find the Live Dive Bar Footage: G-Eazy debuted the song with Cardi in New Orleans during his Bud Light tour. The energy in that small room was arguably better than the studio version.
- Check the Credits: Look at the production work by Boi-1da and Allen Ritter. It’s a masterclass in how to use "space" in a beat.
The "No Limit" era was a flashpoint where the Bay Area met the Bronx and created something that felt like a permanent party. Even a decade later, it’s still the gold standard for how to execute a multi-feature hip-hop hit.
To truly understand the impact, go back and listen to Cardi's verse in "No Limit" immediately followed by her 2025 releases. You can hear the evolution of her breath control and confidence. For G-Eazy, compare the swagger of The Beautiful & Damned to his more recent, stripped-back performances to see how an artist grows out of their "rockstar" phase.