Cardi B's New Single 'Outside': A Sneak Peek at Cannes Lions 2025 Performance
Cardi B took the stage at Spotify's exclusive concert during Cannes Lions 2025 to perform her new single, "Outside," produced by Charlie Heat and HeyMicki. The song is scheduled for release on June 20, 2025. A snippet of the performance was shared on X by @PopCrave, receiving mixed reviews from fans who felt it sounded similar to her previous work.
Some fans, like @EZBreezyT, expressed reservations about judging the single based on the short clip and wanted to hear the full song before forming an opinion. Others, like @Xwildin1991, noted similarities between "Outside" and Cardi B's earlier track, "Up." Criticism also arose regarding the background dancers' choreography, with @Xzamilloh suggesting Cardi B should have released more music during the success of her 2018 album, "Invasion of Privacy."
During her performance at Cannes Lions 2025, Cardi B shared the stage with Mark Ronson and Lola Young, delivering a set that included her popular hits like "Bongos," "Bodak Yellow," "I Like It," "Money," "Up," and "WAP." While she didn't reveal the inspiration behind "Outside," there were hints that the song might touch on her public feud with her estranged husband, Offset.
In a recent Instagram Live session, Cardi B mentioned submitting her second album to Atlantic Records, hinting at more music to come from the talented rapper. The anticipation for "Outside" continues to build as fans eagerly await its official release on June 20, 2025.