THIRD STUDIO ALBUM for a 2026 release

hubThe Bardi Gang won't have to wait seven years this time. Just weeks after the blockbuster release of her sophomore album, Am I the Drama? (2025), Cardi B has officially announced that she is already planning her third studio album, with a surprisingly quick turnaround slated for 2026.

The news was dropped during a candid X Spaces session with fans, where the "Outside" rapper set the record straight on her immediate plans. When asked about a potential deluxe edition for the 23-track Am I the Drama?, Cardi was firm.

"I see a lot of people asking for a deluxe... unfortunately, I am not doing none of that," she stated. "What I gave y'all is what y'all [are] getting."

However, she quickly turned the conversation to the future, delivering the exciting update: "I want to put out a project—another album—in less than a year, so I'm really planning on that."

This aggressive timeline signals a new, faster-paced era for the GRAMMY-winning artist, who is keen to pivot to a fresh creative chapter. She teased that the third album will be distinct from its predecessor: "I want a new era. I kinda know what I want it to look like. It's gonna be different from Am I the Drama?"

The confirmed 2026 release will likely coincide with her massive "Little Miss Drama Tour," which is set to kick off in February 2026. After a lengthy wait for her second project, this announcement shows Cardi B is focused on keeping the momentum going, ensuring her reign in the hip-hop landscape continues well into the next year. Get ready, the new era is approaching fast!