Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve heard the name, the legend, the larger-than-life force that is Cardi B. And now, with the release of her highly anticipated sophomore album, Am I the Drama?, the world is once again buzzing.
This Libra queen just stepped into another fierce and fabulous year, and what better way to celebrate than by dropping a whole era of empowerment with her brand-new album?
After a seven-year gap since her GRAMMY®-winning debut Invasion of Privacy, many wondered—could Cardi do it again? Could she bring the heat, the honesty, the hilarity, and the heart that made her one of the most unapologetically authentic voices in hip-hop?
Well, let me tell you, honey—Cardi didn’t just deliver: she devoured.
Cardi B made history yet again, becoming the first female rapper ever to have her first two albums debut at #1 on the Billboard 200. That’s right—Invasion of Privacy and Am I the Drama? both stormed straight to the top. If that’s not queen behavior, what is?
This album isn’t just music—it’s medicine for the everyday woman. Each track is layered with textured beats, colorful rhythms, and that signature unfiltered Cardi truth. She takes us on a journey through heartbreak, betrayal, depression, rediscovery, and triumph. You can feel the weight of her growth and the sparkle of her rebirth in every bar.
It’s gritty.
It’s glorious.
It’s Cardi.
Am I the Drama? feels like a soundtrack of liberation—an anthem for anyone who’s ever been doubted, dismissed, or counted out. Cardi reminds us that power can come from pain and that rising from the ashes doesn’t require permission.
Sure, people have their preconceived notions about the 33-year-old, soon-to-be mother of four.
But just like the books here at Nashville Public Library, she’s only half the story on the surface. There’s so much more beneath the cover—if you take the time to really listen.
And if you haven’t listened yet—what are you waiting for? With your Library card, you can stream Am I the Drama? right now on Hoopla!
Who knows? Just like Ms. Cardi B herself, NPL might have a little drama of our own brewing—programming you’ll definitely want to be part of. And if there’s one thing we know for sure, it's that Cardi B—and NPL—are so worth the drama.
