Cardi B Announces A New Album Called ‘Am I The Drama?’

Cardi B has officially kicked off Cardi B season with a major announcement. Her long-awaited sophomore album, Am I the Drama?, will drop on September 19. After seven years of anticipation, the Bronx rap icon unveiled the news on Monday alongside the album’s striking cover art.

“AM I THE DRAMA? My new album is out September 19th! Preorder LINK IN BIO,” she posted on Instagram.

Hence, the announcement comes after months of speculation and teasers. Just a day before the reveal, Cardi shared a powerful clip reflecting on her journey. Thus, this marks Cardi’s return to the spotlight after the monumental success of her 2018 debut, “Invasion of Privacy.” The album earned her two Billboard Hot 100 No. 1st. She also won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album in 2019. Every track from “Invasion of Privacy” is certified platinum by the RIAA, setting an incredibly high bar for the follow-up.

Cardi B and The New Album

Additionally, following the album’s release, Cardi’s fans have already tasted what’s to come. Considering the recent drop of her bass-heavy “Outside” single on June 19. The album is shaping up to be a powerhouse, with tracks like “Up” and the chart-topping anthem “WAP.”

It’s been a bumpy ride getting to Am I the Drama?, with Cardi speaking candidly about the delays caused by waiting on guest features. “I really need these f–king features,” she vented in a recent Instagram post. “I’m not really trying to press or go crazy on these artists because I love them down. But it’s like, come on now! I need that! I need that right now! Helloooo! Y’all don’t want to miss this opportunity. I’ll sing this s–t myself! But I really need y’all and I need y’all to hurry up and I love y’all. I feel like nobody want to miss being on this album.”

“Am I the Drama?” will arrive just over a year after Cardi’s split from Offset. Thus, she’s now entering a new chapter in her personal life with NFL star Stefon Diggs. As anticipation continues to build, Cardi is gearing up for another cultural moment with Am I the Drama? Poised to be one of the year’s most anticipated releases.

So, with the September 19 release date officially set, fans are now counting down the days until they can experience Cardi B’s highly anticipated comeback. Check out the album’s cover art below, and get ready for another round of Bardi hits.