Despite recently welcoming her third child, Cardi B is ready to dive back into work on her much-anticipated second album. The rapper took to X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday (September 12), just hours after posting pictures of her newborn, to share her determination: “Now is crunch time [album emoji] on my kids.” While the photos were new, Cardi’s baby girl actually arrived days earlier on Saturday, September 7. The newborn joins her older siblings, Kulture, six, and Wave, three.
Album Hints and Trademark Clues
Though details on Cardi B’s sophomore album remain limited, she’s dropped a few hints about potential titles. In July, her company, Washpoppin, Inc., filed trademark applications for two phrases, sparking rumors about the album’s direction. These phrases, “Defamation of Character” and “Intrusive Thoughts,” might be linked to the project. The trademarks also cover use for music videos, downloadable tracks, and other related media.
This new album would be a follow-up to Cardi’s 2018 debut, Invasion of Privacy, which continues to reach impressive sales milestones. The album has already achieved 4x platinum certification and sold over 500,000 units in 2024 alone. Reacting to its ongoing success, Cardi humorously hinted that the new project could be released soon: “Album still sellin like good quality [shh emoji] OKAY OKAY let me stop playing and drop this second album.”
Studio Life and Album Progress
Fans have been eagerly awaiting Cardi’s sophomore album, and she’s kept them updated on its progress. Recently, she shared a playful Instagram Story from the studio, jokingly labeling it as “Atlantic Records correctional facilities”. This lighthearted remark prompted speculation about her feelings on the recording process, leading Cardi to clarify on X: “I’ve been mixing and mastering about 40-50 songs, and y’all turned that into I hate creating…this why artists don’t interact anymore.”
Cardi further addressed fan questions, revealing that the album photos are complete but she’s still undecided about the final cover. “Album covers are taken. I just don’t know which to pick,” she shared with a fan on X.
What’s Next for Cardi?
With her commitment to balancing family life and career, Cardi B seems set on delivering an unforgettable second album. Fans can expect her unique energy and style to shine through in this new project, and, judging by her recent updates, its release might be just around the corner.
