After years of anticipation and chart-topping dominance, Cardi B has finally unveiled the title of her long-awaited sophomore album: Am I the Drama? Slated for a 2025 release, the announcement marks a bold return for the Bronx-born rap superstar. As per usual, one that’s as theatrical and culturally layered as her music itself.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter) on July 1st, Cardi not only announced a signed box set available through her official website, but also dropped a cinematic teaser video that immediately sparked conversation across the internet. Fans expecting a flashy montage of cars, couture, or club lights were instead met with something far more eerie and masterfully referential.
Cardi B Breathes New Life Into The Birds
The announcement video pays homage to Alfred Hitchcock’s 1963 cult horror classic The Birds. A nod from one iconic figure to another, the visual sees Cardi fleeing from a flock of crows that shatter windows and nosedive into her vehicle. Yet by the end of the teaser, she lounges confidently on the hood of her car, the chaos swirling above her—unbothered, unbroken, and unapologetically Cardi!
While some critics noted the CGI’s imperfections, the concept delivers in mood, metaphor, and message. Cardi B, often a lightning rod for cultural criticism and controversy, appears to reclaim that energy—turning fear into fearlessness, panic into poise. Could the crows symbolize public scrutiny? Internet trolls? Inner demons? Whatever they represent, Cardi isn’t running anymore. She’s facing it, owning it, and thriving in it.
A Horror Homage With Hip-Hop Heart
Referencing Hitchcock—widely regarded as the master of suspense—adds intellectual weight to the rollout. Known for her pop-culture fluency, Cardi has long infused her visuals with cinematic and anime inspirations. From channeling In Living Color in the “Finesse” video with Bruno Mars to cosplaying Sailor Moon at the Fat Tuesday Super Bowl party, she’s not just borrowing aesthetics—she’s reinterpreting icons through her own lens. And now, The Birds becomes part of that lineage.
Whether the teaser hints at storylines in the upcoming album or simply sets a thematic tone remains to be seen. But the symbolism is strong: a woman relentlessly attacked by unseen forces only to emerge unfazed, in control, and stunning. Am I the Drama? isn’t just a title—it’s a challenge to the narrative.
Cardi B: Certified, Unapologetic, Unmatched
Since the release of her 2018 Grammy-winning debut Invasion of Privacy, Cardi B has shattered records with No. 1 singles like “WAP” and “Up,” making her the most-certified female rapper in U.S. history. She’s starred in Fast & Furious films, graced international fashion campaigns, and maintained an unfiltered authenticity that continues to captivate.
Now, with Am I the Drama?, she seems set to add another chapter to her legacy—one that blends music, cinema, and self-reflection. With box sets available for pre-order, buzz reaching fever pitch, and a teaser visual that’s already making waves across fan and critic circles, all signs point to Cardi B’s second album being one of the most anticipated cultural moments of 2025.
So yes, Cardi—if this rollout is any indication, you are absolutely the drama. And we wouldn’t have it any other way.
