Cardi B Makes History with No. 1 Debut of 'Am I The Drama?' on Billboard 200
Cardi B has achieved a significant milestone with her second album, Am I The Drama?, which debuted at the top spot on the Billboard 200 chart. This accomplishment makes her the first female rapper to have her first two albums debut at No. 1. The album's success also marks the biggest week for an R&B/hip-hop album by a female artist in 2025.
Am I The Drama? garnered 200,000 equivalent album units in the U.S. in the week ending September 25, securing the top position on the Top Streaming Albums chart with 110,000 SEA units and leading the Top Album Sales chart with 88,000 album sales.
In addition to the original album, Cardi B released extended versions, including the Am I the Drama? (Bonus Edition) and Am I The Drama? (ErrTime Edition), featuring bonus tracks like “Don’t Do Too Much” and “ErrTime” featuring Latto. She also unveiled the ‘Bardi Gang Edition’ exclusively on her website for a limited time, offering fan-favorite songs from her music catalog, including a bonus track, “Dear Bardi Gang.”
Expressing her gratitude on Instagram, Cardi B thanked her fans for their support and shared a behind-the-scenes video. She expressed her surprise and appreciation for surpassing expectations and the boost in confidence her fans gave her. Cardi B looks forward to connecting with her fans on tour and celebrated the album's success with a message of gratitude and excitement for the future.