Podcast Summary: The Herd with Colin Cowherd
Episode: Joe and Jada – Cardi B on 'Am I The Drama?' album, new pregnancy, Stefon Diggs & viral lawsuit
Date: September 29, 2025
Featured Guest: Cardi B
Hosts: Fat Joe & Jada
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Episode Overview
This episode of The Herd with Colin Cowherd features a lively, candid, and often hilarious sit-down with Cardi B, joined by co-hosts Fat Joe and Jada. The conversation centers on Cardi's highly anticipated new album 'Am I The Drama?', her fourth pregnancy, her experience growing up in the Bronx, the viral lawsuit she recently faced, her relationship with Stefon Diggs, and the cultural and personal forces shaping her career. The tone is unfiltered, energetic, and deeply rooted in Bronx pride, authenticity, and humor, with plenty of real talk.
Key Topics & Discussion Points
1. Cardi B’s Bronx Roots and Upbringing
- Pride in the Bronx: Cardi B and Fat Joe exchange stories about their tough upbringings, emphasizing the grit required to make it out of the Bronx.
- Cardi B: “We're so proud of where we're from.” [04:07]
- Fat Joe: “It's almost impossible to come up outta the Bronx the way you have.” [04:30]
- Harsh Realities: Cardi shares raw memories from her childhood, including violence and everyday struggles.
- Cardi B: “Me and my sister, we seen somebody get their head blown off...It be shit like that.” [05:51]
- On growing up fast: “Bitches was 11 getting fucked and sucking dick… I got little nieces now that were like, damn, you 11, and you so innocent playing Roblox.” [06:18]
2. Family, Relationships, and Pregnancy Announcement
- Cardi confirms her fourth pregnancy and talks about being a “relationship girl.”
- Fat Joe: “You don't like to be single, right?” [07:58]
- Cardi B: “I don't like to be single. I always been a lover girl...I always wanted the house, the fences, the everything.” [08:16]
- Stefon Diggs: The hosts tease Cardi about breaking the pregnancy news and her relationship with Stefon Diggs, touching on the modern challenges of privacy.
- Fat Joe: “Shout out Stefon Diggs, right? That's daddy. That's baby daddy.” [09:35]
3. The Viral Lawsuit & Celebrity Targeting
- Cardi opens up about the stress and cost of defending herself against frivolous lawsuits (verbal harassment, in her case).
- Cardi B: “I didn't even touch [them]. No, for real. It was just a verbal argument.” [14:00]
- Fat Joe shares his own legal struggles as a celebrity.
- Fat Joe: “I'm glad you came up outta that and keep voicing your opinion about frivolous lawsuits because America is so unfair.” [13:20]
- Cardi B: “People could accuse you and you could lose everything off that one thing they say about you.” [11:53]
4. Cardi B’s New Album: ‘Am I The Drama?’
- Creative Process & Motivation: Cardi discusses why she waited and the diverse sound of the album.
- Cardi B: “I feel like I touch everything. I got every type of record...I finally feel like there's nothing missing. I feel like I'm going through a whole reset in life.” [15:25]
- Promo Strategies: She highlights her old-school, grassroots promotional efforts, contrasting with modern TikTok tactics.
- Cardi B: “I'm an old bitch, so I'ma just do it my own way.” [16:56]
- Content & Vibes: The album includes features from prominent female artists and blends toughness with vulnerability.
- Cardi B: “I'm the nigga in the album...I'm talking big shit. And then I'm also on my soft shit. You know, I'm just a girl.” [20:41]
5. Industry Pressures & Responding to Criticism
- The hosts discuss public pressure, social media criticism, and support from Cardi’s label.
- Cardi B: “Like, people were just kept saying, like. Oh, the label. I don't think they're gonna support her. It's been seven years...They make a lot of money off me...They gonna support me.” [17:19]
- Haters and Roasting: Cardi and the hosts reflect on the culture of “snapping” back and forth—Bronx style.
- Cardi B: “I could come up with jokes and shit so fucking fast...I had to, because it's like niggas was roasting me.” [18:57]
6. Giving Back & Supporting New Artists
- Cardi describes her instinct to help up-and-coming artists and those who are targeted by hate.
- Cardi B: “Maybe I'm motherly. Maybe that's why God blessed me so much. Because sometimes I have a good heart...But if I don't like [someone], I want you to die, die, die.” [40:58]
7. On Acting and Branching Out
- The conversation turns to Cardi's (and the hosts’) feelings on acting and movie work—finding it too slow and confining compared to music.
- Cardi B: “Acting is...a real clock in job...I'm just a little bit fast. Maybe I got ADHD, but it's like, I gotta [move].” [44:43]
8. Personal Life, Polygamy & Adult Humor
- Fat Joe and Jada riff on relationships, monogamy, and men with “four women.” Cardi calls out the real-life headaches of non-traditional arrangements.
- Cardi B: “If you got four bitches, right? You could buzz like twice a day, probably...Not one of the bitches is tight? So you ain't telling me it's easy. That shit is not easy.” [51:36]
- Fat Joe: “I got a daughter and a wife and I’m dizzy, bro.” [50:42]
9. Female MCs and Cultural Representation
- Cardi names her personal Mount Rushmore of women in hip-hop, highlighting Remy Ma, Trina, Kaiya, and Lil’ Kim.
- Cardi B: “I grew up listening to...Remy...Trina...Kai...Lil Kim. I used to listen to all of them.” [37:13]
- Stories about Fat Joe and Cardi’s collaborations and the importance of cultural homage in their music.
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- On the Bronx roots:
- Fat Joe: “I always make reference to you because...it must have been some shit for Cardi, because we don't know how hard it is to get up out of that, stay up out of that.” [04:30]
- On lawsuits:
- Cardi B: “Somebody could sue you and say the most absurd lie about you, and it will snatch deals off your table before you even go to court.” [11:53]
- On album delay:
- Cardi B: “I know it took a long time, but I feel like right now in my life, it is the right time. I feel like I'm going through a whole reset in life.” [15:25]
- On support for rising artists:
- Cardi B: “When I feel like people are getting picked on or got that little hate train, I throw you a little advice...Maybe I'm motherly.” [41:00]
- Hilarious adult take on polyamory:
- Cardi B: “If you got four bitches...and now you care enough for me?...That shit makes you want to argue.” [51:38]
- On her unique appeal:
- Fat Joe: “Before you ever dropped a song, people loved you...and then you dropped the hit...You’re a phenomenon where people just love you and they just sit there with every last word you say.” [56:33]
Important Timestamps
| Time | Segment | |-----------|---------------------------------------------------------| | 04:05 | Bronx pride, struggle to “make it out” | | 05:14 | Cardi’s gritty upbringing stories | | 07:58 | Relationship life & pregnancy announcement | | 09:35 | Stefon Diggs shout, privacy in the public eye | | 10:13 | Frivolous lawsuits and their impacts | | 15:25 | Cardi B explains her motivation and album process | | 16:56 | Album promotion, old-school vs. TikTok strategies | | 20:41 | Album content and Cardi’s dual personalities | | 37:13 | Cardi’s female MC Mount Rushmore | | 40:58 | Cardi B on uplifting others in the industry | | 44:43 | The grind and reality of acting | | 50:42 | Polyamory debate – “I’m dizzy, bro.” | | 56:33 | Cardi B’s authenticity and rapport with fans |
Final Thoughts
This episode is a celebration of Cardi B’s journey—from the Bronx to global stardom—punctuated by her signature humor, candor, and willingness to keep things real. The blend of gritty stories, practical wisdom about industry obstacles, and her infectious energy makes this a memorable episode. Fat Joe and Jada create space for Cardi to shine while sharing their own experiences and jokes, making the conversation as entertaining as it is insightful.
Recommended For:
Anyone interested in unfiltered conversations about hip-hop, fame, personal growth, industry pitfalls, or just some hilarious, authentic Bronx storytelling.
Note: Timestamps are approximate. All direct quotes maintain original language and tone from the speakers.