Cardi B unveils “Outside,” her first solo single since last year’s “Enough (Miami),” serving as the lead release from her upcoming second studio album, Am I the Drama? Released through Atlantic Records, the track features production by HeyMicki, Charlie Heat, and DJ SwanQo, whose combined expertise delivers crisp percussion, bold 808s, and layered synths beneath Cardi’s assertive verses.
Since breaking through with “Bodak Yellow,” Cardi B has amassed a string of chart‐topping hits and Grammy Awards, redefining success for female rappers in mainstream music. Her debut album Invasion of Privacy earned Album of the Year honors at the BET Hip Hop Awards and solidified her reputation for candid lyricism and commanding flow. “Outside” continues that trajectory, with Cardi reclaiming space in hip‑hop through lyrics that fuse braggadocio with personal insight.
Upon release, “Outside” entered the Billboard Hot 100 at No. 10, marking her thirteenth top‑ten hit and underscoring her enduring chart power. It follows two early previews from Am I the Drama? – “WAP” and “Up” – both of which reached the top ten and reinforced her ability to craft cultural moments. As listeners anticipate the full album, “Outside” positions Cardi B at the forefront of contemporary rap, balancing mainstream appeal with street‑level swagger.
Available on all major streaming platforms, “Outside” affirms Cardi B’s status as a leading voice in hip‑hop and sets the stage for the next chapter of her career.
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Produced by HeyMicki, Charlie Heat & DJ SwanQo
20 June 2025
1 Song, 3 minutes
℗ 2025 Atlantic Recording Corporation
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Lyrics
[Intro]
Yeah, yeah, yeah (Uh-huh)
Outside niggas love a outside bitch
But be mad when they— get some outside—
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, uh-huh (Cardi)
[Pre-Chorus]
When I tell you these niggas ain’t shit, please believe me (Let’s go)
They gon’ fuck on anything, these niggas way too easy (Facts)
Good-for-nothing, low-down dirty dogs, I’m convinced (Yeah)
Next time you see your mama, tell her how she raised a bitch
[Chorus]
(I’m goin’ out), on the pop-out (Side), ’cause it’s hot out
(I’m goin’ out), you was playin’ gamеs (Side), now you on timeout
(I’m goin’ out), wherе the fine niggas? (Side), I’m tryna find niggas
(Out), I been cuffed up too long (Side), let me remind niggas (Yeah)
[Verse 1]
Well, let’s go wrong for wrong (What?), let’s go lick for lick (Let’s go)
If I can handle that (Uh-huh), let me see you handle this (Okay)
Do you how you do me, bet you we won’t speak again
Favorite player from your favorite team, he in my DM, uh
I’m so small and tiny, he so big and tall
Might let him dunk this pussy like he dunk the ball
I’m a big freak, come and get a sneak peek
Back it up like beep-beep ’til that thing go leak-leak, uh
Chlöe called you king, that’s cute, don’t get me wrong (Don’t get me wrong)
I like him too, so, baby, let me meet LeBron (Let me meet LeBron)
I love Savannah, let me see what she be on
What? It’s plenty niggas, baby, I could keep it goin’, look (Ah)
Royal rumble, this a jungle, lion and some cheetahs
‘Cause clearly you don’t give a fuck, so I don’t give one either (I don’t)
I like my niggas Black and country, that’s just what it is
I can tell that he excited ’cause he go from small to big (Girl)
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[Pre-Chorus]
When I tell you these niggas ain’t shit, please believe me (Believe me)
They gon’ fuck on anything, these niggas way too easy (At all)
Low-down, dirty, good-for-nothing dogs, I’m convinced (Uh-huh)
Can’t wait to see your mama, tell her how she raised a bitch
[Chorus]
(I’m goin’ out), on the pop-out (Side), ’cause it’s hot out
(I’m goin’ out), you was playin’ games (Side), now you on timeout
(I’m goin’ out), where the fine niggas? (Side), I’m tryna find niggas
(Out), I been cuffed up too long (Side), let me remind niggas
[Verse 2]
Ooh, I think he sexy, ooh, he look good as fuck
Ain’t that your homegirl friend? Tell her to hook me up (Let’s do it)
Shit, ain’t y’all havin’ fun? Let’s have fun together
Baby, I’m with the shits, you know I’m with whatever, look (Woo)
I know I’m cute and funny (Funny), I know somebody want me (Want me)
I might go celibate (Uh-huh), I know I’ll make some money (Cash)
Outside niggas love a outside bitch
But be sick when they girls get some outside— (Huh)
I mean, bathing suit, body suit, tryna let this body loose
This tequila ninety proof, chase it with my pussy juice
Heard them Patriots got them niggas, let me in the locker room
And some ladies out in Vegas, A’ja Wil’, what’s poppin’, boo?
Booty cheeks gotta shake, flirty niggas got some pape’
Let me know the time and place, I’m just tryna ride his face
PJ, vacay, take me somewhere tropical
Spa day, fine masseuse, Uber driver kinda cute
[Pre-Chorus]
When I tell you these niggas ain’t shit, please believe me (Let’s go)
They gon’ fuck on anything, these niggas way too easy (Facts)
Good-for-nothing, low-down dirty dogs, I’m convinced (Yeah)
Next time you see your mama, tell her how she raised a bitch (Uh)
[Chorus]
(I’m goin’ out), on the pop-out (Side), ’cause it’s hot out
(I’m goin’ out), you was playin’ games (Side), now you on timeout
(I’m goin’ out), where the fine niggas? (Side), I’m tryna find niggas
(Out), I been cuffed up too long (Side), let me remind niggas (Yeah)
[Outro]
I ain’t see your call, I ain’t hear it ring
I’m in the studio, call you when I leave
Who I’m with? I know you fuckin’ lyin’
Where I’m ’bout to go? I’m about to go outside
I’m ’bout to take it outside
This pussy goin’ outside
Tonight, we goin’ outside
Ah
