It’s official—after seven years, one Grammy-winning debut, and a string of headline-making singles, Cardi B is back with her long-awaited sophomore album. Am I the Drama? drops September 19 via Atlantic Records, and if the artwork (and that monologue) is any sign, she didn’t come to play—she came to burn it all down.
Wrapped in red with crows circling behind her, the album cover feels more like a warning than a welcome. And honestly? We’re here for every second of it.
From Privacy to Power
Am I the Drama? marks Cardi’s first full-length album since Invasion of Privacy in 2018—a debut that not only earned her a Best Rap Album Grammy, but also went 4x platinum, shattered records, and made her the first woman to have every track on an album go platinum or higher. That era gave us “Bodak Yellow,” “Be Careful,” and the genre-bending “I Like It” featuring Bad Bunny and J Balvin.
Since then, Cardi’s name has never really left the charts—even without an album. “WAP” (with Megan Thee Stallion) and “Up” ruled the airwaves and will now serve as the final two tracks on the 23-song tracklist. But fans have been asking for a full project—and now, the moment’s finally arrived.
“I’m Not Back. I’m Beyond.”
In a voiceover shared ahead of the announcement, Cardi narrates what sounds like both a personal reckoning and a public declaration:
“Seven years of love, life, and loss… I gave them grace, but now, I give them hell.”
This isn’t just a comeback—it’s a rebirth. From feathers to fire, Cardi makes it clear she’s not picking up where she left off. She’s taking the throne in a different era, a different headspace, and with that signature Bronx boldness turned all the way up.
The Rollout Begins
The announcement follows the release of her latest single, “Outside”, which she performed live at Spotify’s Cannes Lions event. It’s Cardi’s first official release of 2025 and a sign of what’s to come: raw, unapologetic energy that cuts through the noise. And with a 23-track album on deck, fans are hoping this new era delivers everything from full-throttle bars to emotionally unfiltered bangers.
September 19 can’t come fast enough.
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