Cardi B is officially back with new music. The Grammy-winning rapper has announced her first solo single of 2025, “Outside,” set for release this Friday, June 20. The track comes after months of teasing on social media, with fans eagerly waiting for her return.
Produced by Charlie Heat and HeyMicki, “Outside” is expected to be a bold anthem with raw lyrics about Cardi’s personal life. Early reports say the song may address her estranged relationship with Offset, with rumored lyrics like, “When I tell you these n****s ain’t s**t, please believe me,” adding fuel to fan speculation about the track being a diss.
The cover art captures the energy of a summer day in New York City, showing a fire hydrant spraying water, lipstick stains, party cups, and other details that reflect Cardi’s Bronx roots.
Cardi B has stayed busy in 2025, making appearances at events like the Met Gala and joining movie soundtracks, including one for the Smurfs movie. Recently, she also confirmed her relationship with NFL star Stefon Diggs, adding more curiosity about how her personal life might shape her music.
Fans believe “Outside” will set the tone for Cardi B’s long-awaited second album, following her massive 2018 debut Invasion of Privacy. With the single dropping this Friday, all eyes are on Cardi to see if she can once again deliver the kind of unapologetic, summer-dominating anthem she’s known for.
