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Yahoo
21 hours ago
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‘Let's Get Sexy': Cardi B Hits LadyLand Stage After Surprise Guest Scarlet Envy Brings the Drama
While the wider worlds of pop and hip-hop may not have realized it when it was announced earlier this week, the name of Cardi B's long awaited sophomore album, Am I the Drama?, is suspiciously close to a viral quote from Scarlet Envy's time on RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars season six. But for the predominantly (if not close to exclusively) LGBTQ revelers at Brooklyn's annual LadyLand Festival, 'am I the drama?' is queer meme canon. So when Scarlet Envy emerged onstage at 1:35 a.m. on Friday night (technically Saturday morning, but who's counting) to introduce Cardi's headlining set, absolutely everyone knew why she was there. More from Billboard How LadyLand, the Scrappy Festival That Could, Is Shaping Queer Culture & Live Music In NYC Olivia Rodrigo & Ed Sheeran Perform 'The A Team' in Surprise London Duet Rihanna & A$AP Rocky Walk the Blue Carpet at 'Smurfs' Movie Premiere in Brussels 'Happy Pride, New York City!' Scarlet shouted, prowling the stage in a shimmering red outfit and gigantic wig. 'I'm here every single year — it's good to be on the stage this year, bitch. My name is Scarlet Envy: I'm the drama,' she said to cheers and finger snaps. 'I'm blessed to introduce this performer to you. She's an icon, she a legend and she's a hometown hero.' 'Who's tucking today?' Cardi B yelled at the LadyLand crowd as she rolled up on stage in a black-and-white horizontal-striped jumper. 'I'm an old bitch,' she joked. 'I have like 100 kids, I'm ready for bed.' What happened next was not the handiwork of someone with one foot in slumberland: Cardi led the eager crowd through a breathless tour of her biggest hits, despite the growing rain. 'Let's get sexy y'all!' Cardi shouted at the top of her set, perhaps needlessly – the LadyLand attendees, who had been gathering, gyrating, kiki-ing and flirting for hours, were way ahead of her, singing along and shaking ass the moment her tiny frame emerged on the fest's Fist Stage. (For those interested, 'Fist and Resist' keychains were available at the merch table.) Flanked by two giant inflatable fists with nails even longer than hers, Cardi B delivered hits like 'She Bad,' 'Money' and her new single, the Offset-eviscerating 'Outside,' with the effortless fervor and personality-drenched flow that catapulted her to fame. 'Imma spill some tea, get ready for the tour,' the five-time Billboard Hot 100 topper promised the audience of what was to come. Four of those five chart toppers ('WAP,' 'Bodak Yellow,' 'I Like It,' 'Up') were accounted for during her show. Despite the persistent rain that gathered strength throughout Cardi's set, the audience remained undaunted and rapt; after all, it's not every day you get to see a hip-hop superstar perform under the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (LadyLand has called Greenpoint's Under the K Bridge Park home since 2023). Prior to Cardi B's headlining set, Ladyfag, the LadyLand founder and a driving force in NYC nightlife, told the crowd about her history with the Bronx-raised rapper. 'It's a full circle moment for me and Cardi,' she explained: back in 2017, before Cardi ascended to mainstream success with 'Bodak Yellow,' she performed up at Holy Mountain, LadyFag's legendary NYC monthly throwdown. 'She got very excited about being with the gays,' Ladyfag recently told Billboard of that February 2017 party. 'She was only supposed to do a few songs, but she wouldn't stop. Within a few months, she became one of the biggest stars in the world — and she always remembered it.' That connection and warmth was obvious on Friday night, with Cardi blowing past her bedtime to give the gays, the dolls and everyone else an experience beyond what any other NYC festival provides. Saturday (June 28) is the second and last night of LadyLand 2025, with FKA Twigs headlining and performances from Pabllo Vittar, Boris, Eartheater, VTSS, Isabella Lovestory and Kevin Aviance. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
RuPaul's Drag Race Star Reacts To Cardi B's New Album Being Named After Her Iconic Quote
RuPaul's Drag Race favourite Scarlet Envy has reacted to Cardi B using one of her most iconic quotes as the title of her new album. In a promo interview for the sixth season of All Stars, Scarlet inadvertently created a much-quoted meme when she pondered: 'Is it me? Am I the drama? I don't think I'm the drama… maybe I am. Am I the villain? I don't think I'm the villain.' On Monday, Cardi unveiled the album artwork and title of her much-awaited second album, which comes seven years after her debut release Invasion Of Privacy, and derives its name from Scarlet's famous quote. Now, while not everyone in the Drag Race family was impressed with the Bodak Yellow rapper for using one of the show's quotes, it seems Scarlet herself was more than happy to have been Cardi's inspiration. Popping up in the replies to the Grammy winner's X post about her new album, Scarlet wrote: 'You are the drama mamaaa.' AM I THE DRAMA? 🐦⬛ My new album is out September 19th! Preorder NOW at — Cardi B (@iamcardib) June 23, 2025 You are the drama mamaaa — Scarlet Envy (@ScarletEnvyNYC) June 23, 2025 Scarlet made her Drag Race debut in 2019, when she competed on the show's eleventh season, finishing in 10th place overall. After that, she was invited to compete on the sixth season of All Stars, as well as the second run of the BBC's UK vs. The World Franchise, which is also judged by RuPaul. Meanwhile, fans still have a bit of a wait on their hands for Cardi's new album, which is due for release on 19 September. Her last album premiered in April 2018, winning the Best Rap Album at the following year's Grammys, making Cardi the second woman – and first solo woman – to win the award after Lauryn Hill triumphed as part of the Fugees in 1997. Doechii later picked up the same award for her 2024 release Alligator Bits Never Heal. While her album has been a long time coming, Cardi has still enjoyed plenty of chart success in the last seven years, with hits like Money, Up and the Megan Thee Stallion collaborations Bongos and WAP. This Is How Davina McCall Really Feels About Wet Leg Naming Their New Single After Her BBC Faces Backlash As It's Claimed They Won't Be Airing Kneecap's Glastonbury Set Thank You To Sabrina Carpenter For Reminding Everyone That Pop Is Supposed To Be Provocative
Express Tribune
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Cardi B confirms Am I the Drama? album title is a Drag Race reference
Cardi B's newly announced album Am I the Drama? is generating buzz—not just for its bold title, but for its surprising connection to RuPaul's Drag Race star Scarlet Envy. The phrase, made famous by Scarlet during her All Stars 6 promo, became a viral meme—and now, it's the title of Cardi's highly anticipated sophomore album. Following speculation from fans and Drag Race queens online, Cardi B's team confirmed the connection. 'While Cardi's album is inspired by her real-life drama, she loves Scarlet Envy and they're in talks to work together soon,' said Ashley Kalmanowitz of Atlantic Music Group in a statement to Entertainment Weekly. The playful reference sparked reactions from several Drag Race alumni. Jan, Scarlet's fellow All Stars 6 contestant, posted the album cover with the caption, 'Scarlet Envy i am shaking,' while Drag Race finalist Luxx Noir London joked, 'Scarlet Envy should sue.' The fact that Scarlett envy said a something so iconic and quotable that it became the tile of Cardi B's new album — CⱯRLI (@charlie_c137) June 23, 2025 Scarlet originally coined the phrase in a 2021 All Stars 6 interview, and it's remained a fan-favorite meme. After her stints on Season 11, All Stars 6, and UK vs. the World 2, Scarlet's legacy appears to be reaching new heights with this unexpected pop culture crossover. Am I the Drama? drops September 19 and marks Cardi B's first solo album since 2018's Grammy-winning Invasion of Privacy. The rapper has since topped charts with hits like 'WAP' and 'Up,' but fans are eager to see her next chapter—one that now includes a bit of Drag Race flair.
