Rapper says fan demand and legacy tracks deserve a spot
Cardi B is clapping back at critics questioning her decision to include past hits “WAP” and “Up” on her upcoming album Am I the Drama?, set to feature 23 tracks.
The Grammy-winning rapper took to social platform X to explain her choice, emphasizing that both singles, released in 2020 and 2021, are among her biggest hits. “This will be the last and only time I’m gonna address this,” Cardi wrote. “These songs deserve a home… my fans have been asking for this for years.”
She added that fan demand and continued search popularity on platforms like IOP drove her to finally include the tracks, even if they won’t contribute to first-week album sales. “I let haters make me not submit ‘WAP’ for the Grammys,” she said. “Now I’m doing it for the fans.”
Cardi’s bold response highlighted the double standards in the industry. “Do ya say anything when other artists pull out all their little tricks to sell out?” she asked.
Am I the Drama? marks Cardi B’s long-awaited second studio album, officially announced earlier this week.