Cardi B Fires Back: Why Older Hits 'WAP' and 'Up' Deserve a Spot on Her New Album
- On June 25, Cardi B addressed critics on X, declaring it the last time she’ll discuss including her older hits on her upcoming album.
- Fans requested 'WAP' and 'Up' be on her album, as they are major hits and deserve a proper home as anthems, prompting Cardi B to include them despite criticism.
- Streaming data shows 'Up' has over 710 million Spotify plays and 'WAP' boasts 1.4 billion streams, both achieving multi-Platinum status.
- Mixed fan reactions emerged as pre-orders for Cardi B's album hit 1.5 million in the U.S., with some praising the inclusion of older hits and others viewing it as a sales tactic.
- Scheduled for release on September 19, 2025, Cardi B's album marks a seven-year gap since her debut, highlighting a long hiatus that could redefine her career trajectory.
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Cardi B isn’t backing down from her decision to include some of her biggest singles on her upcoming album. Source: Kevin Winter / Getty The rapper took to X on Wednesday, June 25, to address the online chatter surrounding her long-awaited album, Am I The Drama? While many fans were just happy to see that the former reality star is finally releasing another project after seven years, others were focused on the fact that two older singles were alr…
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