The Breakfast Club: Best Of - Full Interview

Cardi B Talks Pregnancy, Dating After Separation, Touring, New Album ‘Am I The Drama?’ + More
Original Air Date: December 31, 2025
Hosts: Charlamagne Tha God, Angela Yee, Lauren LaRosa

Episode Overview

In this engaging episode, The Breakfast Club welcomes Cardi B as she celebrates the release of her long-anticipated sophomore album, Am I The Drama?. The hosts dive deep into Cardi’s life and career: her journey to balancing motherhood with her ambitions, why it took eight years to release another album, her thoughts on touring, mental health, the messiness of relationships and the industry, public feuds, and navigating new love after her separation from Offset. Cardi is as candid and unfiltered as ever, serving up both heartfelt insights and the humor her fans love.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Album Release: “Am I The Drama?” & The Wait

• Why the 8-Year Gap:
  • Cardi insists it wasn’t due to pregnancy. She describes being picky and overthinking her work, as opposed to her first album’s spontaneity.

    "It was never because I was pregnant, because my mouth is not pregnant... I'm just very, like, picky... I think I overthinked it." (05:22-05:57)

  • She reflects on the pressure and second-album debate but says she's motivated by it, not discouraged.
• Industry Pressure & Debates:
  • Social media speculation about her sales, label status, and touring plans don’t faze her.

    "Honey, Live Nation gave me a check. I'm going. There's a check that I gotta go get." (07:09)

2. Balancing Motherhood, Pregnancy & Career

• Touring While Pregnant:
  • Cardi shares physical and mental prep for her upcoming tour, recounting hard moments and learning with each child.

    "This is my fourth rodeo. This ain't my first second baby... Not only am I gonna prepare myself for the tour, I just have to prepare myself physically so I can just feel good." (08:03)

• Work Ethic & Family:
  • She credits her resilience to wanting it badly enough, despite daily exhaustion.

    "If you want this to be successful, you gotta get out there... If I want it, go get it. This is what you chose." (09:25)

• Motherhood’s Lessons:
  • Being a mom makes her more determined not to give up, wanting to set an example for her children.

    "Motherhood is hard... I don't ever want my kids to be like, 'Oh, so why you ain't did this?'" (22:45)

3. Mental Health in the Spotlight

• Taking Breaks:
  • Cardi admits not always being aware of how long her breaks from music lasted, tied to overthinking and mental health struggles.

    "I needed to go on a hiatus for two months. Next thing you know, damn, I haven't put out a song in eight months..." (11:50)

• Staying Grounded:
  • She relies on calling friends and family for support. Fame, industry politics, and relationship stress can linger.

    "I always got somebody to call. Somebody's always there." (12:52)

4. Public Feuds, Social Media, and Album Themes

• Addressing Drama Directly:
  • On the diss tracks and who she’s addressing:

    “A lot of these girls were trying me, and it’s like…I’ll crush you…But no, it’s not even about being or tough…they’re not really fighters, but they like antagonizers.” (14:30)

  • On responding to women who cross boundaries:

    "Because you mentioned my kids trying to be cute... When my kids grow up and they see that, and they're going to ask me, like, so what you said, what you did? I'm not gonna tell my kids…I violated." (17:32)

• Industry Pettiness:
  • Cardi discusses rumors, betrayal, and girls networking with her friends to get info—“industry is weird, everybody's weird.”

    “You gotta be even careful whose song you playing because...the bitch really just don't fuck with you.” (55:51-58:30)

5. Life After Separation & Finding New Love

• Co-Parenting, Divorce & Dating:
  • On her split with Offset:

    "No, it's not peaceful." (27:27)

    • She avoids details due to legal issues but says it’s still tumultuous.
  • Open about struggles of loneliness, vulnerability, and hesitancy to date or trust again.

    "Sometimes it feels good [to be single], and then sometimes…you really feel alone." (29:31)

• Dating NFL's Stefon Diggs:
  • Cardi confirms many songs are about her new relationship and describes the excitement and nerves of dating again.

    "A lot of songs is about him. Because it’s like, when you date and you like experiencing certain things…” (33:16)

6. Industry Collaborations & Respect

• Working with Legends:
  • Cardi shares gratitude for Janet Jackson and Jay-Z clearing their samples for her album.

    "Everybody said it's very, very hard for them to clear anything…This how I know they really like me." (43:07)

  • On not being star-struck because she's naturally shy, especially with other artists.
• Support & Loyalty:
  • She expresses appreciation for genuine collaborators like Megan Thee Stallion, Latto, and GloRilla.

7. Handling Online Criticism, Press, and Rollout

• Media Strategy:
  • Cardi chose to promote her album on platforms and with hosts who support her, avoiding negative podcasters.

    "Why am I going to go sit down with you? You don't like me. You contribute to my pain, my pressure." (48:33)

• On Social Media Dramas:
  • Feels targeted sometimes by bloggers and critics, but resists the urge to always respond.

    "Sometimes I just can't help myself...But sometimes I'll be like, I just gotta reserve myself..." (21:53)

8. Family, Grounding, and Staying True

• Keeping Kids Grounded:
  • Cardi reflects on raising her children in Jersey versus her own Bronx upbringing, acknowledging they're “spoiled” but happiest with their cousins.
• Relationship with Sister (Hennessy):
  • Hennessy turned introvert; Cardi playfully jokes about having more kids until her sister does.
• Staying Connected to the Bronx:
  • Cardi finds peace and fun returning to her neighborhood, maintaining ties outside of celebrity life.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On setting boundaries:

  "I'm gonna go to podcasters that I don't like? Why am I gonna go sit down with you? … You contribute to my pain." — Cardi B (48:33)

• On industry feuds:

  "I got receipts. For real. I have receipts. So tread lightly." — Cardi B (59:16)

• On motherhood:

  "I love them kids so bad." — Cardi B (23:33)

• On her dramatic persona:

  "Am I the drama? Am I the one? And is it me, Jesus?" — Cardi B (65:05)

• On happiness and achievement:

  "I'm so happy I got this album out. It just feels really good.” — Cardi B (66:16)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:00 – 03:53: Ad rolls, show intro
• 04:14: Cardi B joins the show
• 05:14 – 06:51: Why it took 8 years for her second album
• 08:03 – 09:16: Balancing touring and motherhood
• 11:31 – 13:22: Mental health, fame, and taking breaks
• 14:15 – 17:32: Addressing rivals and album diss tracks
• 27:27 – 29:31: Divorce, co-parenting, dating difficulty
• 33:16 – 38:04: New relationship and dating Stefon Diggs
• 43:01: Janet Jackson & Jay-Z clearing samples
• 48:33: Cardi discusses picking interview outlets that align with her
• 55:18 – 63:06: Navigating relationships with other women in the industry
• 65:05: The meaning behind album title “Am I The Drama?”
• 66:16: Cardi’s feelings of relief with album drop

Tone & Language

Cardi balances her trademark humor and rawness with vulnerability. She’s honest about the struggles of fame, motherhood, and relationships, and refuses to sugarcoat the industry’s messiness or her own emotional journey. The hosts keep the tone lively, supportive, and at times, hilarious—allowing Cardi to be her unfiltered self, making the episode feel real and relatable.

Summary

This episode provides an intimate, multidimensional look at Cardi B at a critical moment in her life and career. Through laughter, honesty, and sharp perspective, Cardi reaffirms her resilience and individuality—whether tackling motherhood, standing up to industry pettiness, or finding love again. For anyone who wants to understand the person behind the persona, this interview delivers both heart and true Cardi B entertainment.