Cardi B’s sophomore album, Am I the Drama? has broken barriers and rewritten the standards of music success. Released September 19, 2025, the 23‑track project hit Platinum status on its first day, moving over 1 million album‑equivalent units in less than 24 hours.
This landmark follows a seven‑year gap since her debut, Invasion of Privacy, during which fans awaited new Cardi B bars with both curiosity and anticipation. The inclusion of her smash hits “WAP” and “Up” on the new album adds fuel to public discourse: their past success helps power the album’s explosive certification.
But this isn’t just about streaming numbers. Cardi B’s return demonstrates dominance, the kind of swagger in hip‑hop that reminds the music world who remains at the top. She’s now one of the rare female MCs to earn a Platinum album so swiftly, joining elite company.
Cardi B finds immense success with new album
RIAA confirmed that Am I the Drama? was certified Platinum on its release day, driven in part by earlier hits like “WAP” (nine-time Platinum) and “Up” (five-time Platinum).
Congratulations @iamcardib! 🎉 Her brand new album #AmITheDrama? is out now and already RIAA certified Platinum, featuring the certified 9x Platinum hit #WAP and 5x Platinum #UP. 💿✨ @AtlanticRecords pic.twitter.com/LhnUb0Ua9Y
— RIAA (@RIAA) September 19, 2025
Including these tracks gave the album enough cumulative weight to cross the 1 million units threshold immediately.
This rapid certification underlines how the methods of measuring success in rap and hip‑hop have evolved: streaming, single sales, hit tracks embedded in albums now shift the game. Cardi B's strategy in selecting her tracklist paid off.
Female MCs have long fought for recognition in an industry that often underestimates their power. With Am I the Drama?, Cardi B not only reclaims that power, she also raises the bar. She becomes one of only a few female artists whose albums go Platinum so fast, especially in today’s streaming era.
Her debut album, Invasion of Privacy, holds its own legacy: all 13 tracks are now Platinum or higher, making her the first female rapper to achieve that. Am I the Drama? builds on that foundation, showing growth, commercial savvy, and emotional weight.
Am I the Drama? will almost certainly be a major feature in year‑end rap lists, award conversations, and fan debates. The Little Miss Drama Tour is expected to amplify its reach. And with this Platinum speed, Cardi may well set new records.