Cardi B's "Am I the Drama?" Album Set to Drop, Featuring Janet Jackson, Selena Gomez, and More
Cardi B is gearing up to release her highly anticipated sophomore album, "Am I the Drama?", this Friday, September 19th, 2025. The album promises to be a star-studded affair, boasting collaborations with several prominent artists.
Featured Artists and Collaborations
The tracklist is packed with notable names, including Janet Jackson, Selena Gomez, Lizzo, Megan Thee Stallion, Summer Walker, Kehlani, Cash Cobain, and Tyla. While some collaborations will be new tracks, fan favorites like "WAP" (with Megan Thee Stallion) and "Up" will also be included on the album.
Promotional Blitz and Album Details
Cardi B has been actively promoting the album in recent months, releasing singles such as "Outside" and "Imaginary Playerz," the latter sampling Jay-Z's 1997 track "Imaginary Players." She staged a surprise pop-up in New York City and has plans for in-store meet-and-greets in Cypress, TX, Easton, PA, Riverdale, GA and Long Beach, CA.
Behind the Music and Tour Plans
In a recent appearance on "The Jennifer Hudson Show," Cardi B explained her decision to finally release a follow-up to her debut album, "Invasion of Privacy," which came out in April 2018. “I feel because it was completed, it was completely completed," she said. "I was like, this is what was missing out there. I feel like I touched on everything I wanted to touch, and I was like, I’m done. I can’t possibly fit no more.” She also revealed she's preparing for a tour, hitting the gym and taking dance classes.
Capitalizing on Controversy
Cardi B has even incorporated her recent $24 million lawsuit – in which she was cleared of assaulting a security guard – into the album's rollout. She released "Courtroom Editions" of "Am I the Drama?" featuring viral stills from her testimony, demonstrating her savvy approach to promotion. As she told Vulture, she views the trial as free promo that will help her "sell the album."
Janet Jackson's Return to Music
Janet Jackson's feature on "Am I The Drama?" marks her first musical release in two years. The collaboration has fans eagerly anticipating what the legendary artist will bring to the table. Jackson, known for her influence on R&B and pop, last released a deluxe version of her 2008 album "Discipline" in 2023 and reissued a deluxe edition of her 1997 album, "The Velvet Rope" in 2022. Her most recent studio album was 2015’s "Unbreakable."
Album Tracklist and Production
The new album is set to have 23 tracks, as revealed by Parade. In addition to "WAP" and "Up," Cardi B's latest single, "Outside," has already been making waves. Fans can expect Janet Jackson's vocals to add an exciting element to the project, which is set to be released on all streaming platforms this Friday.
