Cardi B has assured her fans that her long-awaited second album will drop in 2025, despite earlier promises of a 2024 release. This update comes as fans have been waiting over six years since her groundbreaking debut album, Invasion of Privacy, which was released in April 2018.
During an Instagram Live session on November 17, the Bronx superstar opened up about her plans and the challenges she’s faced this year. “I’ve been feeling so emotional lately,” she confessed. “Because I know next year is going to be my fing year. This has been the most weirdest year I have ever experienced. I don’t know what the f happened this year, I can’t even tell you.”
A Year of Transition
Cardi reflected on her tumultuous year, highlighting personal changes and life transitions that have contributed to the album’s delay. “I fell in love. Then fell out of love, then got a divorce,” she said, adding, “I’m going through a very different transition in my fing life and life is moving a little bit too fast. I don’t want to crash. I have to get my s together.”
Despite the setbacks, Cardi reassured her fans that her sophomore album is on the way. She also hinted at other exciting projects, mentioning secret businesses she plans to reveal in 2025. “Next year, my album will be out, my secret businesses will be out,” she said.
Studio Updates
Cardi’s initial promise of a 2024 release was made before she found out she was pregnant with her third child. Since welcoming her baby in September, she has been sharing frequent updates from the studio, suggesting she’s fully committed to the album.
The rapper also confirmed that the album artwork is complete, telling fans on X (formerly Twitter) in September: “Album covers are taken. I just don’t know which to pick.”
Possible Album Titles
Although the album title remains under wraps, Cardi’s company, Washpoppin, Inc., filed trademark applications earlier this year for phrases that could hint at potential names. The trademarks include “Defamation of Character,” “Intrusive Thoughts,” and “Am I The Drama?” These titles have sparked speculation about the themes and direction of the upcoming project.
A Promise to Fans
Cardi has been clear about her determination to avoid further delays. In September, she told fans it was “crunch time” and assured them that she wasn’t taking a break. While she hasn’t released many details about the album’s content, her excitement about 2025 signals that it will be a major year for her career.
As fans continue to wait, they can take comfort in knowing that Cardi B is fully focused on delivering a project that lives up to the hype. After six and a half years, the anticipation for her sophomore album couldn’t be higher. Will 2025 finally be Cardi’s year? Only time will tell, but her confidence suggests she’s ready to deliver.
