Fans have reacted to Cardi B’s unveiling of all the cover variants of her soon-to-be-released studio album, Am I the Drama? In a video shared on her official Instagram, the WAP hitmaker arranged all her album covers to form a complete picture of her face.
“This is cute. So this is the back of the vinyls, and if you put them all together, it will be like this!”
@PopBase on X shared the video with the caption:
“Cardi B shows off the back covers of each variant of ‘AM I THE DRAMA?’”
The post quickly garnered several reactions as fans took to the comments section to express their opinions.
@AlBuffalo2nite commented: “You know, I don’t agree with Cardi B or the influence she’s had on our young Black daughters… especially with songs like WAP that push a destructive image. But I’ll give credit where it’s due… her marketing skills are outstanding. The way she positions herself, the visuals, the rollout… it’s calculated and effective.”
Similar comments echoed this sentiment.
@Craftmonster3 praised the energy and effort Cardi B put into the album: “She's put in more than enough energy towards promoting her album, I hope it pays off in the end. I've never seen her so serious with something she could have easily hired professionals to handle. I wish her the best of luck.”
@Vincijr2 called the strategy brilliant: “This isn't about the music yet. it's about the fan experience. she's giving them a reason to buy multiple copies. it's a brilliant way to inflate sales and create a collectible item.”
@farhan_intisher commended the idea and aesthetics: “Not gonna lie, one of the best vinyl ideas and aesthetics I have seen in a loooooong time. The last great vinyl I liked was Star-crossed by Kacey Musgraves, which opened into a triptych shrine of heartbreak.”
More fans praised the cover idea and expressed their intension to buy every variant.
@Marlene00427315 wrote: “This is a very exciting time for Cardi and I'm happy for her. she has been doing a great job very proud of her.”
@eth_2017 tweeted: “She knows how to keep the hype alive dropping multiple covers makes the rollout feel like a full event.”
@themickkelly1 added: “Yes, you ARE the drama, and we are ready for every second of it! My wallet is already crying because I know I need to get every single one of these variants. Let's goooo!”
More details on Cardi B’s upcoming album, Am I the Drama?
Am I The Drama? The upcoming second studio album of Cardi B is set to drop on September 19, 2025. The album is preceded by two singles: Outside and Imaginary Playerz.
On Wednesday, September 10, Cardi B released the final variant of the album’s cover.
“Hi guys! So the new box set magnet is out right now. And look how pretty is this box set. It comes with a shirt, and it comes with a CD. And this is the vinyl! Hand me the vinyl. This is the vinyl. Isn't this dramatic? And look how beautiful is the back. Gorgeous! I love the colour yellow. And look at the actual disc. Just beautiful. Doesn't it remind you of like a yellow Power Ranger? I love this. This is one of my favourite ones. Get this!” the Bodak Yellow hit maker announced excitedly.