Cardi B’s Comment on Adding WAP & Up In New Album Explained

Cardi B has clarified the inclusion of her earlier tracks, “WAP” and “Up,” on her forthcoming album titled “Am I the Drama.” Previous fan conjecture and internet debate have been put to rest with the rapper’s direct explanation in a statement released via X.

Cardi B explains addition of old songs in new album

Cardi B has broken her silence about fans’ queries regarding whether her popular tracks “WAP” and “Up” will be featured on her upcoming second album, Am I the Drama?, due out on September 19th. In a frank post shared on Instagram on June 25th, the Grammy-winning artist directly addressed the ongoing conversation.

In response to the ongoing discussions about the tracklist, she clarified, “I’m making this my final statement on the subject.” She went on to say that her fans have repeatedly asked her to include the songs ‘WAP’ and ‘Up’ in an album. As these tracks are two of her most popular hits, she wrote, “They have long been requested by my followers. These songs deserve a place to call home.” The rapper further pointed out that people often look for these tracks on her debut album titled ‘Invasion of Privacy.’

In retrospect, Cardi B acknowledged that she had been swayed by criticism when making certain decisions. She expressed this by saying, “I let negative comments stop me from submitting WAP for the Grammys, but now I’m giving my fans what they desire.” Additionally, she defended herself against accusations that releasing ‘WAP’ and ‘Up’ was a strategy to boost sales. The rapper clarified that these songs wouldn’t impact her album’s initial sales figures.

Cardi B finished by saying, “So, what’s the big deal? Don’t you ever comment when other artists use various tactics to sell out their shows? Precisely… Now, let them enjoy their cake. Go ahead and shed some tears about it!

On Friday, June 20, Cardi B released her third official single titled “Outside” from her album. The song was previously showcased a few days prior at the Spotify event held during the Cannes Lions Festival.

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2025-06-26 13:10