Overview

• Cardi B released “Imaginary Playerz” on August 15, debuting both the single and its co-directed music video on streaming and video platforms.
• The track flips Jay-Z’s 1997 “Imaginary Players” beat after Cardi secured his personal approval and credited him as a writer.
• Cardi co-directed the high-budget video with Patience Foster, spotlighting luxury settings from private jets and tarmac runways to yachts.
• “Imaginary Playerz” is the second pre-release single from her upcoming album Am I The Drama?, which is due September 19 and is available for pre-order.
• Reaction has been mixed, with praise for the visuals and hip-hop homage alongside criticism of her performance choices and links to ongoing rivalries.