Cardi B Teases Long-Awaited Sophomore Album with New Single “Outside”
It’s been seven years since Cardi B shook the music world with her Grammy-winning debut Invasion of Privacy, and now it looks like the wait for her sophomore album is finally coming to an end. On Sunday, June 22, the Bronx rap superstar dropped a cryptic and dramatic teaser on Instagram, signaling that a major announcement is just hours away.
Accompanied by ticking-clock music and intense visuals featuring crow imagery, Cardi B’s teaser hinted at a new era. The video was both eerie and captivating, showing her stepping outside—possibly metaphorically and literally—as a countdown of sorts echoed in the background. In the clip’s voiceover, Cardi teased fans with: “Time’s up,” before writing in her caption, “TIMES UP. 🪶 I got an announcement to make tomorrow.”
Earlier that day, she released her brand-new single, “Outside,” a fiery return to form that has already started trending across platforms. Laced with her signature confidence and Bronx grit, the track has reignited fan excitement and speculation that her next project is finally on the way.
Though details about the album remain under wraps—including its title, tracklist, or features—it’s clear Cardi is building anticipation with precision. The rollout has begun in true Cardi fashion: bold, theatrical, and impossible to ignore.
Since Invasion of Privacy debuted in 2018, Cardi B has remained a dominant force in pop culture. From chart-topping singles like “WAP” and “Up” to her growing presence in fashion and film, she’s maintained visibility without dropping a full-length follow-up. That’s why news of her second album feels like a cultural moment.
If Cardi does make the official album announcement today, June 23, it will mark the end of one of the most highly anticipated album droughts in recent hip-hop memory. And judging by the tone of her teaser, she’s coming back with something powerful.
Fans and critics alike will be watching closely as Cardi B steps “outside” and back into the spotlight.
