Cardi B confirms Am I the Drama? album title is a Drag Race reference

Cardi B’s new album Am I the Drama? is a playful nod to Drag Race queen Scarlet Envy, her rep confirms.

 

Cardi B’s newly announced album Am I the Drama? is generating buzz—not just for its bold title, but for its surprising connection to RuPaul’s Drag Race star Scarlet Envy.

The phrase, made famous by Scarlet during her All Stars 6 promo, became a viral meme—and now, it's the title of Cardi’s highly anticipated sophomore album.

Following speculation from fans and Drag Race queens online, Cardi B’s team confirmed the connection. “While Cardi’s album is inspired by her real-life drama, she loves Scarlet Envy and they’re in talks to work together soon,” said Ashley Kalmanowitz of Atlantic Music Group in a statement to Entertainment Weekly.

The playful reference sparked reactions from several Drag Race alumni. Jan, Scarlet’s fellow All Stars 6 contestant, posted the album cover with the caption, “Scarlet Envy i am shaking,” while Drag Race finalist Luxx Noir London joked, “Scarlet Envy should sue.”

The fact that Scarlett envy said a something so iconic and quotable that it became the tile of Cardi B’s new album https://t.co/Gi9ZY6nlW6 pic.twitter.com/cw7MrN9jJ9

— CⱯRLI (@charlie_c137) June 23, 2025

Scarlet originally coined the phrase in a 2021 All Stars 6 interview, and it’s remained a fan-favorite meme. After her stints on Season 11, All Stars 6, and UK vs. the World 2, Scarlet’s legacy appears to be reaching new heights with this unexpected pop culture crossover.

Am I the Drama? drops September 19 and marks Cardi B’s first solo album since 2018’s Grammy-winning Invasion of Privacy. The rapper has since topped charts with hits like “WAP” and “Up,” but fans are eager to see her next chapter—one that now includes a bit of Drag Race flair.