Cardi B has fiercely defended her choice to incorporate her chart-topping hits “WAP” and “Up” on her long-awaited sophomore album “Am I the Drama?“, set to characteristic 23 tracks.
Whereas the songs have been initially launched in 2020 and 2021, their inclusion on the brand new mission has drawn criticism from some followers and trade observers who questioned why older singles have been being added to a brand new launch. However Cardi isn’t backing down.
Taking to X, the Bronx rapper clapped again: “This would be the final and solely time I’m gonna deal with this.. ‘WAP’ and ‘Up’ are two of my greatest songs, my followers have been asking me to place them on an album, and other people seek for them on IOP on a regular basis… they deserve a house.” Cardi went on to elucidate that neither observe will depend towards first-week album gross sales and that she was beforehand discouraged from submitting “WAP” for Grammy consideration as a consequence of on-line backlash.
Bardi additionally went in saying, “I let haters make me not submit ‘WAP’ for the Grammy’s and at this level I’m giving my followers what they need! …Now allow them to eat cake. Go cry about it!!!” she added, making it clear that that is about reclaiming her energy and giving her followers what they’ve been ready for.
The discharge of “Am I the Drama?” comes amid main adjustments in Cardi’s private life. She lately confirmed her break up from rapper Offset, capping off a tumultuous marriage full of ups, downs, and public drama. Followers had lengthy speculated the pair had parted methods, and Cardi has since begun shifting on.
The rapper made headlines earlier this month after being noticed out with NFL star Stefon Diggs, signaling a brand new romantic chapter. Whereas neither has formally confirmed the connection, their look collectively has folks speaking. With a renewed sense of function and defiance, Cardi’s return isn’t nearly music—it’s about taking management. As she stated in her album teaser: “I’m not again, I’m past… I’m not your villain, I’m your karma. The time is right here. The time is now.”