Cardi B’s “AM I THE DRAMA?” Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200
Cardi B achieves her second No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart with “AM I THE DRAMA?” debuting at the top (dated Oct. 4), earning 200,000 equivalent album units in the U.S. for the week ending Sept. 25, as reported by Luminate. This feat marks the biggest week for an R&B/hip-hop album by a woman in 2025. Following her 2018 smash debut “Invasion of Privacy,” this is Cardi B’s second full-length studio project.
Impressive Chart Performance and Streaming Success
“AM I THE DRAMA?” boasts 110,000 SEA units, representing 145.72 million on-demand streams in its first week. Ranking No. 1 on Top Streaming Albums, the album also excels in album sales with 88,000 units sold, debuting atop Top Album Sales, while TEA units account for 2,000. The album’s broad availability in various formats helped boost its first-week sales.
Diverse Editions and Record Store Signings
Cardi B’s album was released in multiple editions, ranging from a standard 19-song digital download to expansive digital variants, CDs, and vinyl editions. Unique offerings included signed editions and special “courtroom edition” covers, depicting viral images from her recent trial. During the release week, Cardi B engaged fans with in-store appearances across several independent record stores and major retailers like Hot Topic and Walmart, intensifying promotional efforts.
Soundtracks Leading the Billboard Pack
The Billboard 200’s latest chart positions KPop Demon Hunters’ soundtrack at No. 2 with 104,000 units, holding strong for ten weeks in the top two. Meanwhile, the Nine Inch Nails return to the top 10 with their “TRON: Ares” soundtrack debuting at No. 5, marking their first in over a decade. The soundtrack achieved 45,000 equivalent album units, backed by multiple vinyl and CD variants.
Top 10 Album Highlights
Within the top 10, Morgan Wallen’s “I’m the Problem” and Sabrina Carpenter’s “Man’s Best Friend” hold steady at No. 3 and No. 4, respectively. The top 10 also sees movements with Alex Warren’s “You’ll Be Alright, Kid” climbing to No. 6, SZA’s “SOS” rising to No. 7, and Justin Bieber’s “SWAG” dipping to No. 9.
In addition to Cardi B’s success, Bad Bunny’s “DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS” re-enters the top 10, highlighting shifts and contests among top artists. The dynamic chart movement further illustrates the competitive nature of the music industry in 2025.
Emegypt continues to follow these notable achievements and industry trends. For detailed chart information and weekly updates, continue to stay tuned with Emegypt’s music coverage.
