Overview

• Cardi B announced on August 11 that her next single, “Imaginary Players,” will drop on August 15 as the second preview from her upcoming album, Am I the Drama?.
• She revealed two versions of the album cover via Instagram posts on August 11 and 12, including a crystal-encrusted alternate design.
• Fans have speculated that “Imaginary Players” could sample Jay-Z’s 1997 track of the same name, linked to ongoing tensions with Nicki Minaj.
• In an Instagram Live session, Cardi said she fought to include the track to preserve a grittier hip-hop direction despite calls for a more mainstream sound.
• A now-deleted tweet indicated that the album has been submitted to Atlantic Records, marking the transition to its final release phase.