Cardi B is officially outside and louder than ever as she ramps up promotion for her long-awaited sophomore album, Am I The Drama? Ahead of its September 19 release, the Bronx superstar hit the stage in a livestreamed performance with Apple Music and TikTok, debuting new songs and making sure her haters — and rivals — felt the heat.
Cardi B Partners With Apple Music & TikTok For Livestream
On Thursday (September 18), Cardi B sat down with Ebro Darden for a candid Apple Music interview, which streamed live on her TikTok page. Following the conversation, Cardi performed a mix of previously released singles and new material from Am I The Drama? — including “Outside,” “Imaginary Playerz,” “Bodega Baddie,” “Magnet,” and the headline-grabbing diss track “Pretty & Petty.”
Cardi Claps Back At Critics During “Imaginary Playerz” Performance
Cardi’s reimagined version of JAY-Z’s “Imaginary Player” has already sparked chatter since its release earlier this month. Some fans accused her of sounding like she was “reading” the lyrics rather than rapping them.
But Cardi didn’t hold back in responding to the criticism on stage.
“Stop playing with me. Nas was saying that I was rapping like I was fing reading it. Na, sk my dk. Stop playing with me, my na.”*
The fiery clapback instantly went viral, reinforcing Cardi’s reputation for addressing criticism head-on.
Cardi B Drags Bia On New Diss Track “Pretty & Petty”
The moment that shook the livestream, though, was Cardi’s direct shots at rapper Bia. The two have traded jabs since 2024, when Bia dropped a diss record targeting Cardi, Offset, their kids, and cheating rumors.
On “Pretty & Petty,” Cardi unloads with bars aimed squarely at Bia’s credibility, artistry, and personal life.
In the opening lines, she spits:
“Name five Bia songs, gun pointing to your head. Bow, I’m dead.”
From there, Cardi fires off a barrage of disses, calling out Bia’s career struggles, appearance, and online presence. She even mocks her for being “unbookable” compared to peers like Coi Leray.
The track is already being dissected online, with fans calling it one of Cardi’s most savage moments yet.
Why This Matters
Cardi B’s Am I The Drama? is shaping up to be more than just an album — it’s a statement. After seven years since her Grammy-winning debut Invasion of Privacy, Cardi is making clear she’s unfazed by critics, willing to address beefs directly, and determined to reclaim her spot at the top of hip-hop.
With bold singles, unapologetic performances, and headline-grabbing diss tracks, Cardi is ensuring all eyes are on her ahead of Friday’s release.
