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Critics Deliver Mixed Verdicts on Cardi B's 'Am I The Drama?'

Reviewers single out blistering diss tracks, with many questioning the 25‑song sprawl.

Overview

  • Cardi B released her second studio album on September 19 via Atlantic Records, delivering a 25‑track project that several reviews describe as daunting.
  • Coverage from NME, HotNewHipHop and GQ praises diss‑driven standouts such as “Pretty & Petty,” “Magnet,” “Killin You Hoes” and the club‑ready “Errtime.”
  • Critics fault uneven production and, in places, a sluggish delivery, while calling some high‑profile features mismatched, including turns from Selena Gomez, Lizzo and Kehlani.
  • GQ notes the album tacks on earlier megahits “WAP” (2020) and “Up” (2021), a choice some see as a strategic chart‑boosting move.
  • Personal cuts like “Man Of Your Word” and other Summer Walker‑assisted moments draw attention for vulnerability, and some commentators anticipate response tracks and online back‑and‑forths.