Cardi B Drops Chart-Topping Second Album “Am I the Drama?” and Announces ‘Little Miss Drama’ Tour
Grammy-winning rapper Cardi B is making waves in 2025. The Bronx-born star finally released her long-awaited second album, Am I the Drama?, in September, and it immediately shot to No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart. In tandem with the album launch, Cardi announced her first full arena tour in six years – the Little Miss Drama Tour – kicking off in early 2026. Offstage, the superstar has also been in the headlines for personal reasons. She and NFL wide receiver Stefon Diggs welcomed a baby boy in November, and Cardi has candidly responded to fans about her changing family life. Through blockbuster music and outspoken moments, Cardi B has solidified 2025 as her year.
New Album “Am I the Drama?” Lights Up the Charts
After years of teasing new music, Cardi B released her second studio album Am I the Drama? on September 19, 2025. The 23-track album debuted at No. 1, making it Cardi’s second straight number-one album. It also made her the first female rapper in history to debut her first two albums at No. 1. Am I the Drama? is a sprawling project that even collects her earlier smash hits: the LP includes “WAP” (feat. Megan Thee Stallion) and “Up,” the two Billboard Hot 100 chart-toppers from 2020 and 2021. With those inclusions, Cardi now ties a record as the female rapper with the most Hot 100 No. 1 hits, underscoring her string of successes since her debut.
Critics and fans praised Am I the Drama? as a triumphant return. Reviewers highlighted Cardi’s fiery delivery and honest lyrics throughout the album. The lead single “Outside” (released in June 2025) became an instant hit, giving Cardi her 13th Top 10 entry on the Hot 100. Other singles from the album also made strong impressions: “Imaginary Playerz” dropped in August and charted on the Hot 100, and “Safe,” featuring singer Kehlani, debuted alongside the album and landed in the Top 30. A fourth single, “ErrTime” (with Jeezy), was released in November. In short, nearly half of the new album’s tracks simultaneously charted on the Hot 100, an unprecedented achievement for a female rapper. All these milestones show that Cardi’s new music has been enthusiastically received.
Cardi’s album also features a number of high-profile collaborations that broaden its appeal. Longtime fans will enjoy collaborations with Megan Thee Stallion and Latto, while new partnerships include rising pop star Selena Gomez and R&B singer Summer Walker. Reportedly, even icons like Lizzo and Janet Jackson have parts on bonus editions of the album. This blend of artists reflects Cardi’s ability to cross genres and keep her sound fresh. By wrapping her earlier hits together with the new songs, Am I the Drama? feels both like a celebration of Cardi’s past triumphs and a bold step forward.
Little Miss Drama Tour: First Arena Run in Years
To support the album, Cardi B has announced the Little Miss Drama Tour, her first headlining arena tour since 2019. The 35-date North American tour kicks off on February 11, 2026, in Palm Desert, California, and will hit major venues across the U.S. and Canada. Highlights include a Las Vegas stop at the T-Mobile Arena on February 13 and a New York City show at Madison Square Garden in late March. The tour marks the biggest arena trek of her career so far. Cardi made the announcement on September 16 during a special appearance on NBC’s Today show, and tickets went on sale in late September. Early buzz suggests strong demand, as fans have been eager to see Cardi perform new songs from Am I the Drama? live for the first time.
In press materials, Cardi calls the Little Miss Drama Tour a celebration of her journey. She will perform songs from her new album as well as fan favorites from her debut Invasion of Privacy. Stage designs and costumes are expected to be extravagant, matching Cardi’s larger-than-life persona. The tour also includes special VIP packages with meet-and-greets and exclusive merchandise, showing how Cardi and her team are pulling out all the stops for this comeback run. With sold-out dates and rave reviews for her festival appearances in 2024, it’s clear that fans are ready to pack arenas for Cardi B in 2026.
Personal Life in the Spotlight: Family and Fan Backlash
Cardi B has also made headlines for her personal life this year. In November 2025, she and her partner Stefon Diggs welcomed a baby boy together. Cardi’s spokesperson confirmed the birth in November, calling Cardi “healthy and happy.” This new son joins her three older children: daughter Kulture (7), son Wave (4), and daughter ~Blossom~ (1), all from her previous marriage to rapper Offset. Cardi’s expanding family has been a joyful milestone for her, but it has also been the subject of intense media scrutiny.
Over the holidays, paparazzi photos showed Cardi and Diggs apparently celebrating Christmas apart – Diggs was seen with his other children in Minnesota while Cardi shared photos from Miami. Some fans and online critics took this as a sign of tension in the relationship. In late December, Cardi directly addressed the swirling rumors and “hate” on social media. In a video posted on December 29, she told her followers, “Y’all need to calm down.” Cardi explained that people had been “dragging” her online “for three or four days” with harsh comments about her personal life. She made it clear that she had no regrets, saying she “can’t go back in time” and defending her choice to have the baby. Her message was firm but honest: she urged fans to be supportive instead of mean-spirited. This candid exchange went viral, with many fans praising Cardi for standing up to negativity.
Meanwhile, Cardi’s divorce from Offset has been quietly progressing. The couple filed for divorce in late 2024, and news reports suggest that negotiations have become complicated by Cardi’s new pregnancy. According to media outlets, Offset has requested a larger share of their assets and spousal support, claiming that Cardi “left him with the kids” when she became pregnant with Diggs’s child. (Offset and Cardi were married in 2017 and have three children together.) Cardi’s legal team has reportedly offered a more modest settlement. Fans have taken to social media to defend Cardi in this dispute, pointing out that Offset had admitted infidelity during their marriage. Neither Cardi nor Offset has publicly detailed the divorce terms, but the media coverage of the settlement drama has kept her name in the news even beyond music.
Despite the intense spotlight, Cardi B appears to be embracing all parts of her life – mother, entertainer, and outspoken public figure. She often shares glimpses of daily life with her children on social media, balancing maternity leave with studio sessions. When asked, Cardi has even joked about putting her life together in 2025, quipping in an Instagram live that she had things like her album, side businesses, and maybe a new boyfriend to look forward to. Through it all, she remains fiercely protective of her family while continuing to engage with fans and critics alike.
Advocacy, Brands and Beyond
Cardi B is known for using her platform beyond music, and that continued in 2025. Last year she made headlines for getting involved in U.S. politics: Cardi campaigned for Vice President Kamala Harris’s presidential bid and spoke out on issues like women’s healthcare. She publicly denied rumors that she had been paid to endorse Harris, emphasizing that her political support comes from personal conviction, not sponsorship. In fact, Cardi compared her own rise from humble beginnings to Harris’s story, calling out the double standard faced by successful women of color. Her remarks – and her willingness to engage in political discourse – earned praise from both fans and the Harris campaign.
On a lighter front, Cardi B continues to build her brand empire. She has co-launched several consumer products in recent years. In 2021 she introduced Whipshots, a coffee-spiked cream liqueur, followed by the tequila brand Wicked. Cardi also serves as a global ambassador for beauty giant L’Oréal, where her energetic personality is front and center. These ventures have added to Cardi’s reputation not just as an artist but as a savvy entrepreneur. According to industry reports, Cardi B is one of the highest-certified female rappers ever, with over 100 million certified units sold in the U.S. alone. Her debut album Invasion of Privacy went multi-platinum and earned her a Grammy for Best Rap Album, a historic win at the time. With Am I the Drama? and her new tour, Cardi is poised to reach even higher levels of success.
What’s Next for Cardi B
As 2025 draws to a close, Cardi B has unquestionably reasserted herself at the top of the music world. The year’s highlights – a No. 1 album, a major arena tour announcement, and high-profile family news – all point to a moment of triumph for the entertainer. Fans are now looking ahead to February 2026, when the Little Miss Drama Tour officially kicks off. Onstage, Cardi will likely deliver high-energy performances of her new material alongside hits from her first album. Offstage, she will continue juggling motherhood, business, and her ever-passionate engagement with fans.
In her own words during a late-2024 livestream, Cardi B was already convinced that “next year is gonna be [her] fucking year.” By any measure, she’s well on her way. With chart records falling and millions of loyal listeners behind her, Cardi B is once again proving that she is a force of nature in hip-hop and pop culture. Whether she’s making music, running a tour, or simply living her truth online, Cardi’s influence in 2025 has been unmistakable – and fans can expect even more drama (the good kind) from this rap queen in the year ahead.