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Cardi B announces long-awaited album ‘Am I the Drama?' seven years after her debut
Cardi B has revealed the title and release date of her long-awaited sophomore album. Titled 'Am I the Drama?', the album is scheduled to drop later this year on September 19, nearly seven years after her groundbreaking debut, 'Invasion of Privacy', captivated audiences and critics alike. Finally! Cardi B has revealed the title and release date of her long-awaited sophomore album. The track, produced by Charlie Heat and HeyMicki with DJ SwanQo contributing, served as an electrifying glimpse of her evolution as an artist. This startling imagery sets the tone for what fans can expect from her return to the limelight. Just last week, Cardi B marked her re-entry into the music scene with the release of 'Outside', her first solo single in over a year. The Grammy-winning rapper took to social media to share the news, unveiling the album cover which features her striking a pose amidst a flock of crows. Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. On Sunday, June 22, Cardi B hinted at being in 'album mode.' She shared an introspective video on Instagram, reflecting on the journey that has brought her to this crucial moment in her career. 'Seven years and the time has come. Seven years of love, light and loss,' she proclaimed. 'Seven years I gave them grace, but now I give them hell. I learned power's not giving, it's taking. I'm shedding feathers and no more tears. I'm not back, I'm beyond. I'm not your villain, I'm your karma. The time is here. The time is now.' Cardi B's influence on the music industry is undeniable; in less than a decade, she has cemented her place as one of the most significant artists across genres and generations. She is currently the highest-certified female rapper on the RIAA's Top Artists (Digital Singles) chart, boasting over 100 million RIAA-certified units sold and three diamond certifications. Her debut album continues to break records, with all 13 tracks now certified at least Platinum. The landmark album features the history-making Diamond-certified hit 'Bodak Yellow', a track that catapulted her into global stardom. Cardi B's accolades are truly impressive. With 10 Grammy nominations, a win for Best Rap Album, and an array of awards including Billboard Music Awards, American Music Awards and inclusion in TIME's 100 Most Influential People, her influence extends beyond music. Last year, she made headlines as Playboy's first-ever Creative Director in Residence and has continued to thrive in her versatility with collaborations, including the Platinum-certified 'Put It On The Floor Again' alongside Latto. With 'Am I the Drama?' set to release, Cardi B is preparing to reclaim her title and re-establish her dominance in the industry.
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3 days ago
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Cardi B Releases First Song of 2025 'Outside' amid Estrangement from Offset: 'I Was Very, Very Angry'
Cardi B has released her first single of 2025 with "Outside" "I made this song a few months ago when I was very, very angry," the rapper said in a video on Instagram Stories ahead of its release Cardi debuted the song on Wednesday, June 18 during a Spotify event in CannesCardi B is back! On Friday, June 20, the rapper released her first single of 2025 with "Outside" after debuting it at a Spotify event in Cannes two days prior. "OUTSIDE 😤 IS OUT NOW," Cardi, 32, wrote in an Instagram post. She also celebrated the release with a video on Instagram Stories. "If y'all wouldn't have asked for it, I wouldn't have put it out," Cardi said in the video posted on Thursday, June 19. She continued: "I made this song a few months ago when I was very, very angry. I had to change some bars because I was angry, honey.' The summer anthem, which comes amid her estrangement from Offset, was produced by Charlie Heat and HeyMicki, per Genius. 'When I tell you these n----- ain't shit, please believe me (Let's go),' Cardi raps on the track 'They gon' f--- on anything, these n----- way too easy (Facts) / Good for nothing, low-down, dirty dogs, I'm convinced (Yeah) / Next time you see your momma, tell her how she raised a bitch." On Wednesday, June 18, Cardi performed "Outside" live for the first time during Spotify's Cannes event. According to Variety, she played Megan Thee Stallion team-ups "Bongos" and "WAP" and performed songs including 'I Like It,' 'Bodak Yellow,' 'Money" and 'Up." PEOPLE can confirm she also performed her song "Bartier Cardi," but noticeably didn't mention Offset's name during the song. According to the publication, Cardi noted she was having 'a bad day today" in the midst of the show, saying she wasn't sure 'if it's because I'm sleepy or hungry but there's always tomorrow.' In a live X Spaces conversation in March, Cardi discussed her long-awaited sophomore album and specifically addressed the "features" on her new music. 'The features on my album are really good,' she began, noting that she won't have "a lot of features." is now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! Cardi added: "I'm working with artists, some that I have worked [with] before and some that I haven't worked [with] before." She then noted that she was "really, really surprise y'all." "And it's such a vibe," said Cardi. "I could tell you this – I'm 100 percent confident with this album. I just don't think what I got is out there." Read the original article on People
