Cardi B returns after seven years with explosive album ‘Am I The Drama?’

Am I The Drama

After seven long years, Cardi B the Bronx-born rapper is finally back with Am I The Drama?, a no-holds-barred record that dives straight into heartbreak, rage, and the messy truth of her life.

Fans had been waiting since her 2018 debut Invasion of Privacy, and Friday’s release has already sparked frenzy across streaming platforms.

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Divorce, Infidelity, and Brutal Honesty

In true Cardi fashion, the lyrics cut deep. She openly raps about her 2024 divorce from Offset, not sparing herself either. “As a wife I should have realised when you were hurt / But instead I put my music first,” she spits, before taking sharper aim at his alleged infidelity. It’s raw, painful, and yet somehow still delivered with her signature swagger.

The Beef With Bia

Cardi doesn’t shy away from stirring the pot. The rapper escalates her ongoing feud with Bia, mocking her flow as “melatonin” and daring listeners to name five of her rival’s tracks.

“I’m doing you a favour, Epic,” she raps, throwing shade at Bia’s label. It’s classic Cardi—chaotic, funny, and brutally direct.

Critics Split but Fans Rejoice

Rolling Stone called the album “a fittingly grand return,” while The Times felt it dragged at 23 tracks. Still, most agreed it’s loud, unapologetic, and refreshingly unfiltered.

The Guardian noted her wit and energy never waver, even if the runtime feels bloated. On social media, fans are calling it the comeback of the year.

The Collaborations

Cardi B channels the whirl of headlines into music that doubles down on her strengths: blunt confidence, playful wit, and sharp-edged bravado. The title of the song alludes to the scrutiny that has followed her career. Collaborations with Janet Jackson, Lizzo, Selena Gomez, Megan Thee Stallion, Cash Cobain, Kehlani, Summer Walker, and Tyla are featured on the 23-track album.

Also read: Cardi B admits falling asleep during assault trial, turns court moment into album promo

A Life Still in Headlines

Cardi hasn’t exactly been out of the spotlight. From a high-profile court case in LA earlier this month—where she was cleared of assault charges—to announcing her fourth pregnancy, she’s remained a constant in celebrity news. But this record feels like her saying: the chaos is mine, and I own it.

As one fan tweeted hours after release: “This is the Cardi I’ve been waiting for. Unhinged, hilarious, and brutally real.”

Also read: Cardi B reveals she is expecting fourth child and her first with boyfriend Stefon Diggs

FAQs

Q1: What is the title of Cardi B’s new album?
Her second studio album is called Am I The Drama?, inspired by a RuPaul’s Drag Race meme.

Q2: How many tracks are on the album?
The album runs 23 tracks, clocking in at around 70 minutes.

Q3: What themes does Cardi B explore in the album?
She reflects on her divorce, Offset’s alleged infidelity, motherhood, rap beefs, and her chaotic public image.