The video marks the second major collaboration between the artists following their 2018 hit remix of "Finesse":
: Cardi B's outfit—a purple fringed leather jacket and bejeweled bustier—was directly inspired by the late Tejano singer Selena's 1993 performance at the Memorial Coliseum in Corpus Christi. Cardi B & Bruno Mars - Please Me (Official Video)
: Critics have noted the video's similarities to the 1978 film Grease and the 1990s TV show Saved by the Bell , blending high-energy choreography with a nostalgic "cool". Narrative & Production The video marks the second major collaboration between
: Unlike many mainstream tracks, the song features a role reversal where Bruno Mars takes a "begging" or submissive tone while Cardi B remains in control, demanding he say "please". Cardi B & Bruno Mars - Please Me (Official Video) Cardi B & Bruno Mars - Please Me
The visual identity of "Please Me" relies heavily on retro references and personal tributes: