Cardi B opens up about constantly being involved in drama: ‘It exhausts me’

November 9, 2025 – Radio 854 Music News:

When you’re one of the biggest names in music, the spotlight can feel less like a stage and more like a magnifying glass. That’s exactly how Cardi B describes her life right now — especially when it comes to the constant drama that seems to follow her every move.

Candid reflections

In a recent sit-down interview with CBS News’s “CBS Mornings”, Cardi spoke frankly about the reputation she has, and how it both shapes and shadows her life. She said that when you have “a big personality like me… or a mouth like me or whatever aura that I give, it will follow you.”
She clarified: “No, I don’t like drama… Sometimes certain things just follow certain people.”

For Cardi, this isn’t just about headline-chasing tabloids. It’s real life-stuff: pressure to maintain relevance, the emotional toll of public scrutiny, and the friction that arises when people react to your success as much as your artistry.

✍ Drama & the album title

Her forthcoming album, Am I the Drama?, reflects that tension. The title doesn’t just ask a question — it’s almost a mirror held up to her own story.

“It’s like, ‘Damn, does drama chase me? Or am I the drama?’” she told Apple Music’s Zane Lowe.
She added:
“I just really think I was born with an anointed light. Sometimes the light is great, but it also disturbs people’s peace. It draws people to me… maybe it’s too bright, it’s too loud.”

That “light” Cardi mentions is the same charisma that has powered her rise — but it also comes with collateral: being a target, being misunderstood, being expected to be something beyond just an artist.

What it really takes

On the interview with CBS, Cardi also admitted the stress is real. She said that while she’s often seen as conflict-ready, she doesn’t crave the drama. It “exhausts” her, she implied — from constant public feuds (some real, some amplified) to the quiet moments of doubt and reflection.

She also touched on how personal experiences ­— from relationships to motherhood to navigating fame — contribute to her mindset. In one conversation she said she felt lonely even when surrounded by people, and that heartbreak or tension affects her more than many assume.

Why this matters for Radio 854 listeners

• Relatability: Even at the top of her game, Cardi’s experience echoes something familiar — the feeling of being judged, mis-labelled or always under a lens. Many listeners will connect with that in personal or professional ways.

• Music context: Her new album is deeply entwined with this theme of drama-versus-self, so airing her hits and new tracks with this narrative gives listeners richer context.

• Cross-genre appeal: Cardi sits in the “Pop / Top 40” category but her story touches on authenticity, struggle and evolution — themes that also resonate for Oldies listeners, who appreciate legacy and depth in the music.

• Conversation starter: It gives us a chance to open listener engagement: “Do you feel drama follows you? Or do you chase it?” — tying back into the radio station’s community feel.

✅ Suggested Website Article Opening

Headline: Cardi B Opens Up About Living With Headlines: “It Exhausts Me”
Lead: As she prepares to drop her second studio album Am I the Drama?, Grammy-winner Cardi B has spoken candidly about the impact of constant public scrutiny, her role in the spotlight, and the emotional costs of being both the light and the target.
Body: Expand on the interview, the album’s meaning, her comments about drama and personality, her real-life context (relationships, motherhood, music).
Why It Matters: Connect to how the story reflects the station’s core themes: Pop hits, Top 40 relevance, and songs with genuine human stories behind them.
Call to Action: Invite listeners to tune in for a special feature when the album drops, or suggest a “Deep Dive” segment on Cardi’s career evolution.