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Look: Cardi B Releases 'Imaginary Playerz' Single, Music Video
Cardi B's new single samples JAY-Z's 1997 hit with his personal approval and evokes '90s Hip-Hop, trending on social media and building anticipation for her September album.
- Cardi B released her new single 'Imaginary Playerz' and a music video on August 15, 2025, ahead of her upcoming album launch.
- She sampled Jay-Z's 1997 track 'Imaginary Players' from his album 'In My Lifetime, Vol. 1' with his personal approval for the single.
- 'Imaginary Playerz' serves as a preview for Cardi B's sophomore album 'Am I the Drama?' scheduled for release on September 19, 2025.
- Cardi B revealed that the approval message for the sample came through at 4:44 p.m., referencing Jay-Z’s iconic album and a number meaningful to her personally.
- The single and album signal Cardi B's return with 23 tracks, including previous hits, suggesting sustained influence in hip-hop music.
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Cardi B samples Jay-Z on '90s-inspired new single ‘Imaginary Playerz’
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Cardi B’s ‘Imaginary Playerz’ Teaser Confirms That It Does Indeed Reference The ’90s Classic
Getty Image Praise be, my prayers have been answered. A few days ago, Cardi B announced the release date for her next Am I The Drama? single, “Imaginary Playerz,” and the ’90s hip-hop head within me was enthused. Today, Cardi posted a teaser clip of the single’s upcoming music video, and it looks like my inner throwback rap fan — and those of my generation — might just be more than satisfied on Friday. Obviously, with a title like that, rap fans…
Cardi B I am the queen of rap fashion ... Refresh Jay-Z's song in the middle of Nicki's War! Posted August 15, 2025 8:24 am PDT Cardi B He answered the question to his own album from the next album: «Am I the drama?» remake a classic Jay-z Track – When everyone knows Nicki Minaj is in his head !!! For his latest single, «Imaginary Playerz», «,» Cardi and his day partner, Patient FosterShares tasks of achievement while taking control of a private…
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