Cardi B Makes History: First Female Rapper to Have First Two Albums Debut at No. 1

Cardi B has just etched her name in the record books again her sophomore album AM I THE DRAMA? debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 200,000 units sold (including 88,000 pure sales). 

What’s more, she’s now the first female rapper ever to see both her debut and sophomore albums launch directly into the top spot. 

With this achievement, Cardi isn’t just winning — she’s rewriting the narrative for women in hip-hop.