[3] The music video was released on Kay Flock's YouTube channel, and features the rappers outside a convenience store in The Bronx, New York.

[6] Pitchfork noted that, on "Shake It", Cardi B "circles back to the foundation" of her previous singles "Pull Up", "Red Barz", and her mixtape era, asserting that the collaboration "isn't a shameless trend-hop", and further adding that, "unsurprisingly, [in the song] the real highlight is Cardi, who dials into a harsh flow that feels inspired by Kay.

"[7] The Source said that Kay Flock performs "fierce sliding through the track", Dougie B and Bory300 "add their own drill tastes to the mix", and Cardi B "closes unleashing forceful lines that challenges any potential competitors".

[8] Uproxx called "Shake It" an "electrifying and raw drill record" and opined that Cardi B "absolutely kills her verse".

[10] The music video was directed by Jochi Saca, Alex and Tristan Demic, filmed in The Bronx, New York City.