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Cardi B Drops 23-Track 'Am I the Drama?' After Seven-Year Wait

The new album pairs marquee collaborations with pointed callouts, setting up a full-scale return ahead of a 2026 arena tour.

Overview

  • Cardi B released her sophomore album on Sept. 19, a 23-track set featuring Janet Jackson, Lizzo, Selena Gomez, Megan Thee Stallion, Summer Walker, Kehlani, Tyla, Cash Cobain and more.
  • The project includes sharp lyrical disses, with bars targeting BIA, Ice Spice, JT and Lil Uzi Vert drawing immediate media attention.
  • 'WAP' and 'Up' appear on the tracklist alongside new material, a choice that drew online criticism that Cardi defended by saying the hits "deserve a home" and won’t count toward first-week sales.
  • She confirmed she is expecting a child with NFL player Stefon Diggs and stated the pregnancy will not affect plans for her Little Miss Drama arena tour starting Feb. 11, 2026, with 30-plus North American dates including Los Angeles, New York, Chicago and Toronto.
  • The release follows a recent court victory in Los Angeles, which Cardi leveraged in the rollout with alternate covers and visuals referencing her courthouse appearances.