CARDI B IS THE DRAMA: New Album Drops This Fall & She’s Already Shaking the Table

June 26, 2025

OKAYYY buckle up, Bardi Gang, ’cause she’s back. After seven years of keeping us fed with singles, features, and iconic chaos, Cardi B just announced her second album and it’s literally called Am I the Drama? 😭💋

Dropping September 19 via Atlantic, the album’s got a jaw-dropping 23 tracks, including fan-faves like “WAP,” “Up,” and her brand new banger “Outside.” And yes, that’s the cover art you’ve already seen floating around Twitter—feathers, fire, full diva mode.

🗣️ “I’m not back. I’m beyond.”

Cardi didn’t just announce the album… she announced her era. In a dramatic teaser that lowkey felt like a supervillain origin speech (and we’re eating it UP), she said:

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Seven years of love, life, and loss… I gave them grace, now I give them hell… I’m not your villain; I’m your karma.”
Babe. We’re shaking.

🧃 A lil history refresher:

Since her 2018 Grammy-winning debut Invasion of Privacy, Cardi’s dropped hits on hits on hits—but no full album. “Up” in 2021 and the cultural reset “WAP” in 2020 (ft. Megan Thee Stallion 👑) were massive, but never landed on an album. Fans were begging for a home for these tracks, and Cardi finally gave in:

“WAP and Up are two of my biggest songs… they deserve a home,” she said. “I let haters make me not submit WAP for the Grammys and at this point I’m giving my fans what they want!”

💥 She’s making noise before it even drops:

Let’s be real—Cardi is the drama. Before the album announcement, she dropped “Outside,” her first solo since 2021, and left fans feral. Plus, her quote about shedding feathers and taking power? ICONIC.

Not to mention: she’s been everywhere except the studio these last few years. From backing Bernie Sanders and interviewing Biden, to ghosting an acting role that literally got shut down because she dipped (💀), Cardi’s been booked and busy.

But now? She’s locked in.

So mark your calendars, stream “Outside,” and maybe text your ex—you’ll need some emotional support when Am I the Drama? drops.

Stay messy. Stay ready. Cardi season is here 💅

Written by: MJ