**Cardi B’s *Am I the Drama?* — A Deep Dive into the Rapper’s Sophomore Album and Life Updates**
Cardi B released her highly anticipated second studio album, *Am I the Drama?*, on September 19, 2025, marking seven years since her debut album *Invasion of Privacy*. The album boasts an impressive lineup of collaborators including Summer Walker, Selena Gomez, Kehlani, Lizzo, Cash Cobain, Lourdiz, Janet Jackson, Tyla, and Megan Thee Stallion, as reported by *Billboard* on the day of the release.
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### Reflections on the Years Between Albums
In an exclusive interview with *Billboard*, Cardi B opened up about the seven-year gap between her albums. She shared that these years brought the highs and lows of fame, teaching her to better control her emotions and gain a deeper understanding of life’s complexities. The rapper expressed how these experiences shaped her artistry and personal growth.
Cardi B also revealed plans for her *Little Miss Drama* arena tour in 2026, much to the excitement of fans eager to see her perform live.
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### Pregnancy Announcement
On September 17, 2025, Cardi B announced on *CBS Mornings* that she is expecting her first child with NFL star Stefon Diggs. This joyful news came just days before the album’s release, adding a new chapter to her already eventful year.
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### Seven Highlights from Cardi B’s *The Breakfast Club* Interview
On the day of her album release, Cardi B appeared on *The Breakfast Club* to discuss *Am I the Drama?*, her pregnancy, personal relationships, and more. Here are seven key takeaways from that interview:
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#### 1. Explaining the Delay Behind *Am I the Drama?*
When asked about the long wait for her sophomore album, Cardi B clarified that pregnancy was never the cause. “My mouth is not pregnant,” she said, emphasizing that she was simply being selective with her music and was unsatisfied with her early material.
She revealed, “Everybody always said I dropped the ball when I didn’t release an album after *Up*. But to be honest, I only had like six songs. I just felt like I wasn’t ready.” Cardi explained that unlike her rushed debut, which coincided with her first pregnancy, the second album was delayed because she overthought the process as she grew older. “As you get older, you just overthink too much. And it’s just like you just got to do it.”
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#### 2. No Pressure to Prove Herself
Addressing ongoing debates about her career and the album, Cardi B admitted the scrutiny is real but said she feels good and motivated. Though she acknowledged the “nasty debate” surrounding her second album’s release, she mentioned, “It’s kind of ‘have to prove it to them’ but it’s like ‘don’t have to prove nothing to nobody.’”
She also dispelled rumors about not touring, stating, “A lot of people think that I’m not going to go on tour and it’s like, honey, Live Nation gave me a check. I’m going there. There was a check that was given and there was a check that I got to go get.”
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#### 3. Preparing for the *Little Miss Drama* Tour While Pregnant
Cardi B reflected on preparing physically and mentally to tour while expecting. This will be her “fourth baby,” and she remains confident, having stayed active during previous pregnancies, even working out in the final weeks before childbirth.
She shared, “When I gave birth, like in four days, I just felt like nothing.” After tough complications with her first two pregnancies, Cardi said her third was much smoother and hopes this pregnancy will be similar. “I did it last year. I can do it this year.”
Her focus now is on maintaining strength to perform during and after the tour.
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#### 4. Protecting Her Peace Amid Industry Pressure
When asked how she protects her peace, Cardi admitted she doesn’t always have an answer but always has someone to talk to—friends or family. “Sometimes I got the answers and sometimes I don’t. But I always have somebody to call. Nobody complains.”
She also opened up about how stress affects her, especially the lasting impact of heartbreak. “Some people say, ‘Oh, just give yourself 72 hours.’ Sometimes it will mess you up for a week or longer. Especially if it’s heartache. You can’t fight that.”
Regarding whether *Am I the Drama?* was therapeutic, Cardi confirmed some tracks were outlets for anger. Certain songs serve as responses to female artists she felt tried to take advantage of her during tough times. “I might talk a certain way. But I’m smart. I know how to play. And when the time comes, I remind people why I’ve lasted this long.”
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#### 5. Addressing the Feud with Bia
Cardi B confronted her public feud with rapper Bia, which is referenced directly on the track “Pretty & Petty.” The dispute began in June 2024 after Bia accused Cardi of cheating on her then-husband Offset and escalated with diss tracks targeting Cardi’s children and appearance.
Speaking frankly, Cardi said she refused to stay silent, especially because Bia involved her children. “You mentioned my kids tryna be cute,” she recalled. “When my kids grow up one day and they see that you mentioned them, they’re gonna ask me, ‘So what you said? What you did?’ I’m [gonna be] like, ‘You see how I violated?’”
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#### 6. The Not-So-Peaceful Divorce from Offset
Cardi B also shared that her divorce proceedings with ex-husband Offset remain far from amicable. “No, it’s not. It’s not peaceful at all,” she told co-hosts when asked about the status of their ongoing case.
She filed for divorce in July 2024 after six years of marriage. Cardi responded to Offset’s song “Move On,” which includes personal references to their split, with a laugh and nonchalance: “Whatever. You let the world think what they want to think.”
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#### 7. Betrayal from a Fellow Woman
Cardi B revealed a painful personal story about a woman who pretended to be friendly before getting involved with her partner. “They gave me flowers. Literally flowers. Then, months later, I found out you f****d this n****a. Stuff like that be weird to me.”
She clarified that while loyalty from everyone isn’t expected, the pretense of friendship before betrayal was what hurt her. This experience has made her cautious about supporting emerging artists. Cardi admitted she has previously encouraged new rappers facing criticism, only to later find out some became involved with her partner.
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### *Am I the Drama?* Achieves Platinum Status
Just one day after release, Cardi B’s *Am I the Drama?* earned platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on September 20, 2025. According to *Complex*, this certification includes previous hit singles “WAP” and “Up” toward the album’s overall sales tally.
– “WAP” featuring Megan Thee Stallion was released in August 2020 and has been certified nine-times platinum.
– “Up,” released in February 2021, holds five-times platinum certification.
Both tracks reached No. 1 on the *Billboard* Hot 100 chart, contributing significantly to the album’s success.
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Cardi B’s journey with *Am I the Drama?* has been marked by personal growth, candid reflections, and a readiness to face industry and personal challenges head-on. With the forthcoming *Little Miss Drama* tour and her expanding family, fans can expect an exciting new era from the dynamic rapper.
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