ap superstar Cardi B has officially shut down the music industry with the release of her highly anticipated second studio album, AM I THE DRAMA?, which debuted straight to the No. 1 position on the Billboard 200 chart.
The project landed with a staggering 200,000 equivalent album units earned in its first week, a monumental figure that includes 88,000 in pure album sales. This achievement not only solidifies her commercial power but also sets new benchmarks for female artists in the genre.
A Double Dose of Domination
The debut secures a historic milestone for the Bronx native: Cardi B is now the first female rapper in history to see both her first and second albums debut at the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200. Her debut album, Invasion of Privacy, achieved the same feat in 2018, proving her longevity and consistent ability to deliver chart-topping success over a seven-year span.
Furthermore, AM I THE DRAMA? registered the biggest first-week U.S. sales for any woman rap album released in 2025, underscoring her unparalleled dominance in the market.
This success is being widely celebrated as a victory for female artists, showcasing that a woman rapper can command the charts and achieve immense commercial success without external validation. With these numbers, Cardi B has not only entered the dialogue surrounding rap royalty—she has emphatically defined it.
Source: African Publicity
