Cardi B has set a new record as the first female rapper to have her first two studio albums debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart.
Her second album, Am I The Drama?, launched at the top with 200,000 equivalent album units in its first week. This follows the success of her 2018 debut, Invasion of Privacy.
Record-Breaking Sales
On September 28, 2025, Billboard confirmed that Am I The Drama? achieved the year’s biggest first-week sales for a female hip-hop or R&B artist. Strong streaming numbers and high vinyl and CD sales helped push it to the top.
Arena Tour Starts February 2026
Cardi B will promote the album with an arena tour starting in February 2026. The tour will bring her high-energy performances to major cities across the United States.
Guinness World Record for Drone Deliveries
In early September 2025, Cardi B set a Guinness World Record by delivering 176 signed Am I The Drama? CDs to fans via drones in Dallas–Fort Worth, Texas. Partnering with Walmart and Wing Drone Delivery, she introduced a unique way to reach fans.
Innovative Album Promotion
The drone delivery campaign was a first in music marketing. It combined technology and creativity to build excitement for the album’s release.
Why This Achievement Matters
Cardi B’s consecutive No. 1 albums and bold marketing moves highlight her role as a trailblazer in hip-hop. Her success also reflects the growing impact of female artists in the genre.
What’s Next for Cardi B
With a chart-topping album and a major tour ahead, 2026 looks set to be another landmark year for Cardi B’s career.
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