Cardi B Flips a Jay-Z Classic and Gets the Co-Sign From Hov on New Single "Imaginary Playerz"

The road to Am I the Drama? just got a whole lot more interesting. Cardi B has unleashed her latest single, "Imaginary Playerz," and it’s a confident, swaggering nod to hip-hop royalty.

Riding over a flip of the iconic beat from Jay-Z's "Imaginary Players," Bardi doesn't just pay homage; she secured the blessing from Hov himself for the track. The single, a hard-hitting affair cooked up by producers DJ SwanQo, OctaneThisThatGas, and Sean Island, is pure Cardi. It's paired with a lavish visual, co-directed by Cardi and Patientce Foster, that finds her reveling in the opulent lifestyle she's earned.

"Imaginary Playerz" is the latest taste of Cardi's long-awaited sophomore album, Am I the Drama?, which is slated to finally drop on September 19. The record is set to include colossal past hits like "WAP," "Up," and "Outside."

For now, dive into the world of "Imaginary Playerz" and watch the video for yourself below.