What We Know About Cardi B’s New Album

Last year when Rolling Stone profiled Cardi B for the cover of their June issue, fans heaved a collective sigh of relief. The magazine made readers believe Cardi B would finally be releasing her sophomore album in 2024. Six years after her iconic debut Invasion of Privacy, fans were certain they were on the heels of Cardi’s highly anticipated follow-up.

Unfortunately, the year came and went and still no new album appeared. Finally, just this week (June 23), Cardi B has announced the upcoming release of her second studio album.

Though we have been in a severe drought as it comes to new Cardi B singles, she recently released “Outside,” her first solo song in more than a year. Produced by Charlie Heat and HeyMicki, with co-production from DJ SwanQo, “Outside”  is vintage Cardi over a contagious beat. It’s another exciting offering from Bardi which has her fans begging for more.

But this time, a new album is really on the way. Sooner than later, we’ll all be jamming out to new Cardi B. She’s swooped in, just in time to put a few more entries in for song of the summer.

Here, we will cover everything we know about Cardi B’s new album: the album release date, the rumored context behind the album’s title, features and guest verses we want to hear, and more.

What is the release date for Cardi B’s new album?

Finally, after seven years of waiting, fans have an album release date for Cardi B’s sophomore LP. The new album will arrive on September 19 via Atlantic Records.

What is Cardi B’s new album title?

The new Cardi B album is titled Am I The Drama?

For those of you who feel the phrase sounds familiar, think back to Drag Race All Stars 6 and contestant Scarlet Envy’s viral “Meet the Queens” moment. In the intro, Scarlet asked, “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.”

According to Cardi B’s reps, the album title pokes fun at this clip and the tabloid attention she’s drawn in the time since her last LP. Much like anything else in Cardi B’s life, it appears she’s taking ownership of it through her art. It’s a move we know the Queens would approve of.

What is Cardi B’s new album about?

When it comes to the content of Cardi B’s new album, we believe the record is going to be an emblem of who Cardi is today: A global superstar. A dynamic wife. A mother of two. A business woman. And, of course, a Queen—not to be messed with.

Considering Cardi’s nature, her spunk, and her ability to dish out as much as life doles out to her, we think this release could have some bite to it (take cover, Offset). Cardi, sitting at the top of the mountain, has much to defend. A whole empire, if you really think about it.

We anticipate her new album to be much about this: protecting yourself and your place in the game, the perils of family (and divorce) in the spotlight of fame, and, of course, being Cardi. She loves to rap about being the bada$$ she is.

What is the “Am I The Drama?” Tracklist?

According to Cardi, Am I The Drama? will serve as a home for previously released hit singles “WAP,” “Up,” and her latest, “Outside.” It will not include “Bongos,” feat. Megan Thee Stallion, which she released back in 2023.

There will be 23 total tracks on Cardi B’s Am I The Drama? You can check out the album cover here.

Who are the features on Cardi B’s new album?

We think the potentials for Cardi B album features are incredible. Fans should start getting excited about the guest verses they are likely to hear on Am I The Drama? Considering she has the ability to work with just about anyone she likes, we suggest you dream big.

Who will appear on Cardi B’s new album? We are looking at Cash Cobain, GloRilla, Megan Thee Stallion, DJ Khaled, Lizzo, Madonna, SZA, Lil Kim, and more.

Will Cardi B tour in 2025?

Now the question is: Will Cardi B go on tour to support her new album in 2025? We don’t think so. Considering Am I The Drama won’t arrive until September, it doesn’t leave much time for Cardi B to head out on the road this year.

But we do think Cardi B will tour in 2026. Cardi B will release her new album in September, which means we anticipate hearing about Cardi B tour dates around the same time. Often, the tour announcement will come between the album announcement and the album release—so the good news could arrive even sooner.

The last Cardi B tour was in 2019, making it a long six years since she’s hit the road. She has performed a number of festival sets and awards shows since then, but fans are ready for a full-scale Cardi B arena tour.

Check back with us soon, as the Cardi B new album rollout is about to get even crazier. When Cardi B announces her “Am I The Drama” Tour, remember we have some of the cheapest concert tickets available.