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Cardi B has announced that Janet Jackson, Selena Gomez, and Lizzo will appear on her upcoming album Am I the Drama?.
The “WAP” hitmaker partnered with Spotify on Monday (September 15, 2025) to reveal more of the artists featured on her highly anticipated second album, which arrives this Friday (September 19).
Taking to social media, Cardi asked fans: “WHO ELSE IS THE DRAMA?”
Her lineup of collaborators also includes Megan Thee Stallion, Kehlani, and Tyla.
Cardi has yet to share the official tracklist, but the project is expected to feature several reunions. She previously linked up with Kehlani on “Ring” from her 2018 debut Invasion of Privacy.
The “Bodak Yellow” rapper also joined Selena on DJ Snake’s viral hit “Taki Taki” back in 2018 and worked with Lizzo on “Rumors” in 2021.
In recent weeks, Cardi has been stepping up promotion for her new release, even hitting the streets of New York to build excitement ahead of the drop.
During an appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show, the 32-year-old star shared: “I am so overwhelmed… It’s like I’m pushing another baby. It was fully finished, and this is exactly what’s been missing out there. I touched on everything I wanted to cover.”
Cardi recently explained that the reason she waited seven years for a follow-up was because she is “very picky.”
Speaking to Billboard, the “Money” rapper said: “I always knew I was going to release a second album, I just didn’t have a project that felt complete. My fans would say, ‘Oh, you should have dropped a project when WAP and Up were out,’ but I only had four songs that I really liked. I didn’t have a full album ready at that time. I’m not the type to lock in for two months and call it done. I’m very selective with my music.”
She added, “I want to put out the whole project because I’ve got so many songs. I recorded 60 tracks. Every other day, I feel like a different person, and I change my mind about everything. My team always says, ‘We hope you don’t change your mind about your songs.’ But I’m like, ‘Nope, I’m sure now.’”
Although Cardi admits she makes more money performing live than from her records, she said she wasn’t going to rush her second release just to cash in on a tour.
She explained: “A lot of people think I got too comfortable because I make money, but my biggest paychecks come from shows. I could easily rush out music and then pull in millions for each performance, but that’s not what I want. I want the music to be solid. I want it to be unforgettable.”
London four piece Keo are on course to land their first UK Number 1 album with Put A Smile On For Me. After building a loyal audience over the past two years, the London band now lead this week’s Official Albums Chart update. Their debut record explores love, guilt, and self destruction.
Nothing But Thieves are close behind at Number 2 with their fifth album, Stray Dogs. The Southend band are hoping for a second straight Number 1 after Dead Club City reached the top in 2023. Taylor Swift is at Number 3 with The Life Of A Showgirl, helped by the expanded The Encore edition. Olivia Rodrigo’s You Seem Pretty Sad For A Girl So In sits at Number 4, while Soft Cell’s Danceteria opens at Number 5. It is the synth pop duo’s final album together following Dave Ball’s death last year.
Europe could reach Number 9 with Come This Madness, giving the Swedish rock band its first UK Top 10 album in four decades. A 30th anniversary reissue of Alice In Chains’ MTV Unplugged is at Number 13 in the midweek update, with Orbital’s Glastonbury 1994 set at Number 14. Julia Jacklin is heading for her first Top 40 album as The Gem reaches Number 18, while Suede’s Coming Up returns at Number 23 after its 30th anniversary physical release.
Also on track for Top 40 places are Nessa Barrett’s Tough Love at Number 29, the companion soundtrack to LINKIN PARK: UNSHATTER at Number 30, and Dublin band Gurriers’ Nobody’s Coming To Save You at Number 31. Blondshell, Kneecap, Tina Turner, and Leon Bridges also appear in the lower half of the midweek chart.
The official positions will be announced when the final Albums Chart is published on Friday.
