Cardi B continues to dominate headlines in 2025, proving she remains a powerful force in music and culture. From high-profile rap feuds and a record-breaking new album to navigating motherhood and political commentary, here’s a breakdown of everything “the drama” has been up to.
🎤 Beefs and Bars: Cardi’s Calculated Moves in Rap’s Latest Feuds
The hip-hop scene has been electrified by Cardi B’s recent interactions with fellow rappers, showcasing a mix of fierce defense and unexpected restraint.
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The Nicki Minaj Rivalry Reignites: The long-standing feud with Nicki Minaj exploded again in late September, this time turning deeply personal. The online spat escalated after Minaj belittled Cardi’s record sales, leading to a brutal exchange where insults were hurled at each other’s children. Cardi B described her ferocious response as that of a “mother warrior” and a “lioness,” stating, “This week I showed the world that I will get the most nasty about mine”.
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Taking the High Road with BIA: In a more recent development, Cardi B showed a different side during an October 22 discussion on X Spaces. When the topic of BIA’s disappointing debut album sales came up (reportedly moving only 3,000-8,000 units and failing to chart), Cardi explicitly chose not to attack. She stated, “I just found out BIA’s numbers yesterday. I’m not going to pick on her ‘cause of that sh–. Then that’s overkill”. This moment of strategic restraint highlights her awareness of the power dynamics at play.
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A Looming Clash with JT: The same X Spaces session saw Cardi address shots taken by City Girls’ JT. While she hasn’t responded with a diss track yet, Cardi sent a clear warning: “You know why I didn’t reply to the other bitch? ’Cause, bitch, I’m gonna reply to you on my time”. She confidently added, “You don’t look better than me, you can’t rap better than me, you can’t do nothing better than me”, setting the stage for a potential future clash.
🏡 Personal Life: New Beginnings and Public Struggles
Beyond the music, Cardi B’s personal life is undergoing significant, and very public, changes.
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Expanding Family with Stefon Diggs: Cardi B is currently pregnant with her fourth child, and her first with NFL star Stefon Diggs. This new chapter comes as she navigates a divorce from Offset, with whom she shares three children: Kulture, Wave, and Blossom. She has been open about the difficulties of her past marriage, recently stating, “I just wish he was a better person,” and acknowledging his admitted infidelity.
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A “Mother Warrior” Mentality: Her protective instincts have been amplified. In a recent Instagram Live session, she passionately swore on her mother and her unborn child to assert her truth amidst online rumors, a moment that left fans shocked and quickly went viral.
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Parenting Fears and Hopes: Appearing on On Purpose with Jay Shetty, Cardi revealed her biggest parenting fear is her children being lazy. “Don’t be a bum,” she said. “I want you to be a 100 times better version than me”. She emphasized that she doesn’t care what career paths they choose, but wants them to have a strong work ethic and be proud of their own accomplishments.
🎶 “Am I The Drama?”: The Album Making Waves
Cardi B’s long-awaited second studio album, “Am I the Drama?”, was released in September and has been a massive commercial success. The 23-track project debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and hit platinum status just 10 days after its release. The album is noted for its insight into her personal struggles, featuring disses aimed at both her ex-husband Offset and other rappers like JT. While some critics argue the album lacks cohesiveness, it remains a dominant topic in the music world.
🗳️ Political Voice: A Prophetic Warning on Food Stamps
Cardi B has also re-emerged as a vocal political commentator. During a recent X Spaces session, she delivered a fiery critique aimed at those who ignored her warnings during the 2024 election, after a new bill led to cuts in SNAP (food stamp) benefits just before Thanksgiving.
“People are complaining that they have taken away food stamps. Mind you, Thanksgiving is next month — no turkey for some of y’all,” she said. She expressed frustration that her substantive message was previously overshadowed by viral mockery of her pronouncing “Trump” as “Shrump,” proving her political concerns were well-founded.