It’s been seven years since Cardi B shook up the rap game with Invasion of Privacy album, her Grammy-winning debut. Since then, she’s delivered chart-topping singles, unforgettable collaborations, and viral moments, but fans are still waiting for that second new album. And according to Cardi herself, the delay isn’t because she’s slacking. It’s because her featured artists haven’t delivered their parts yet.
In a fiery and candid Instagram Live session on May 2, Cardi B finally addressed what everyone’s been wondering: Where the hell is album two? Her answer? She’s done her part. The holdup is now on the other end.
“I really need these f****** features,” she said, clearly frustrated. “And it’s like I’m not really trying to press or go crazy on these artists because I love them down. But it’s like, come on now! I need that! I need that right now! Helloooo!”
Cardi didn’t name names, but fans are already speculating based on her previous collaborators, Megan Thee Stallion, Bruno Mars, Lizzo, and the Migos, as well as rising stars she might be bringing into the mix. She hinted that some artists she’s worked with before are back, but she’s also tapped into fresh energy.
“I don’t have a lot of features,” she noted, “but I’m working with artists, some that I have worked with before and some that I haven’t worked with before. And the ones that I have not worked with before, I feel like it’s gonna really, really surprise y’all.”
Despite the delay, Cardi is brimming with confidence. “It’s such a vibe,” she teased. “I’m 100 per cent confident with this album. I just don’t think what I got is out there.”
And that confidence isn’t just talk. Cardi B has been strategically building momentum since Invasion of Privacy. In the years since, she’s released massive hits like “WAP” with Megan Thee Stallion and “Up,” secured major brand deals, and remained a constant force in pop culture.
Still, the pressure is real. Sophomore albums can make or break an artist’s legacy. Cardi seems acutely aware of the expectations but isn’t interested in rushing just to feed the algorithm. “I feel like nobody want to miss being on this album,” she said, almost like a warning to the artists lagging behind. “I’ll sing this s*** myself!”
So what can fans expect from the new record? If Cardi’s words are any indication, it’ll be a more curated, focused album, fewer features, more vibe, and a clear stamp of her evolving artistry. She’s done experimenting. This is about making something that stands out, not just fits in.
The wait might be long, but Cardi insists it’s going to be worth it. “I know what I got,” she said confidently. And based on her track record, fans would be wise to believe her.
Whether the delays continue or she decides to go solo on the remaining tracks, one thing’s clear: when Cardi drops Album 2, it’s going to be loud, unapologetic, and impossible to ignore.
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