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Cardi B Sets Friday Release for “Imaginary Players” as Fans Eye Possible Jay-Z Sample

Building on the No. 1 success of “Outside,” the release underscores the social-media-driven momentum of her album rollout.

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Overview

  • Cardi B announced on Instagram that “Imaginary Players” will drop Friday, August 15 as the second single from her forthcoming album.
  • Both “Imaginary Players” and lead single “Outside” are confirmed for her Sept. 19 album Am I the Drama? via Atlantic Records.
  • “Outside” recently climbed to No. 1 on Rhythmic Airplay and Rap Airplay after debuting at No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100.
  • Fans have speculated that the new track may sample Jay-Z’s 1997 song of the same name, a theory Cardi addressed on Instagram Live without confirming.
  • Cardi has publicly defended the inclusion of her earlier hits “WAP” and “Up” on the 23-track album, saying they deserve a place on Am I the Drama?