Cardi B's 'Am I the Drama?'—7 Lessons

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Cardi B’s long-awaited second album, Am I the Drama?, is finally here, and the people have spoken.

The Bronx rap queen comes through with a stacked project, bringing along heavy hitters like Cash Cobain, Summer Walker, Janet Jackson, Kehlani, and more. It’s a mix of bangers, slow jams, and straight-up bars, everything fans love her for.

From the jump, Cardi gets real about her messy and very public split with Offset. She’s airing it all out, no filter, especially on tracks like “Re-Up” and “Watch Me Cry.” But it’s not just clapbacks and smoke for the haters; she shows growth too. On “Nice Guy” with Tyla, she switches it up with a smooth, sexy vibe, while “Killin’ You Hoes” brings that gritty energy we’ve been waiting for.

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Bardi’s letting it be known she can move through any lane—drill, R&B, pop—and still stay true to herself.

What really hits about Am I the Drama? is how Cardi balances vulnerability and boss energy. She’s been through the drama, but she’s not letting it dim her shine. Instead, she turns it into fire music that’s honest, raw, and fun as hell.

Just to keep things even spicier, Cardi recently announced she’s expecting a baby with her new man, NFL star Stefon Diggs. Life’s moving fast for Cardi B, but with this album, she proves she’s still running the game, all on her own terms.

Check out some of the things we learned after listening to Cardi B’s sophomore album, Am I The Drama? below.

1. Cardi B Disses Bia On “Pretty & Petty”

2. “Magnet” Is The SAME Beat Bay Swag Used On “Drank” Months Prior

3. Pardison Fontaine Has Writing Credits For A Gang Of Songs On “Am I The Drama?”

You know when Cardi x Pardi get together, they make magic.

4. Cardi B Is Now Cooking For Her Boo

Cardi made it clear a few years back on “WAP” that she doesn’t do that: “I don’t cook, I don’t clear but let me show you how I got this ring,” she rapped.

5. “Man Of Your Word” Seems To Be About Her Ex-Husband, Offset

This seems to be about the pain and lessons that went into her marriage. Bardi ends it off by wishing Offset the best.

6. Cardi Denies That She Cheated Back On Offset

7. This Was NOT A Sophomore Slump

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