FULL PANIC At Atlantic Records … Cardi B’s New Album May Be FLOPPING Despite “Platinum” Status Already
Media Take Out has learned there’s serious chaos inside Atlantic Records right now, and it’s all because of Cardi B’s new album, Am I The Drama?
Early Numbers Don’t Look Good
According to multiple label insiders, the album’s early numbers are looking shaky. Despite Atlantic’s decades of experience rolling out successful projects, Cardi reportedly ignored their advice and decided to run the campaign her own way.
Instead of traditional interviews, press runs, and hip hop media coverage, Cardi leaned on social media stunts to promote the project — but so far, the gamble hasn’t paid off.
One insider explained: “We told her to make herself available to the hip hop press, the podcasts, the outlets that actually move albums. She and her team turned almost all of it down.”
The Platinum Controversy
Here’s where it gets tricky. Cardi’s album was certified platinum by the RIAA before it even dropped — thanks to older mega-hits “WAP” (9x platinum) and “Up” (5x platinum) being added to the tracklist.
So yes, technically, Am I The Drama? is platinum. But that doesn’t mean the new songs are connecting. Many fans and critics are already calling the certification a “fake metric” designed to mask weak sales.
Label’s Saving Grace
While Atlantic is bracing for disappointing first-week numbers, there’s still hope. Insiders point to tracks like “Bodega Baddie” as potential breakout hits that could give the project some legs in the coming weeks.
Still, one exec admitted: “We’ll have to see if the newer cuts can hold up, because right now, the old songs are doing all the heavy lifting.”
The Beef Factor
Of course, Cardi didn’t just roll out music — she rolled out drama too. On The Breakfast Club, she reignited her feud with BIA on the track “Pretty & Petty.”
Cardi explained why she went at her rival: “You mentioned my kids trying to be cute. She did her little diss and it was trash. But when my kids grow up, I’m not going to tell them I let someone play with them. I’m going to tell them, ‘You see how I violated?’”
What’s Next
At this point, it’s too early to say if Am I The Drama? will recover or if it’s the flop label execs are whispering about. What’s clear, though, is that Cardi’s refusal to play by Atlantic’s rulebook has the industry on edge.
The Real Question
Is Cardi proving she can call her own shots in the music business — or is this the first major stumble in her career?
That’s what fans, critics, and Atlantic Records will be watching closely as the numbers roll in.