Outside (Cardi B song)

"Outside"
Single by Cardi B
from the album Am I the Drama?
ReleasedJune 20, 2025
Recorded2024
GenreHip-hop
Length3:26
LabelAtlantic
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Charlie Heat
  • HeyMicki
  • DJ SwanQo
Cardi B singles chronology
"Toot It Up"
(2025) 		"Outside"
(2025)
Audio video
"Outside" on YouTube

"Outside" is a song by American rapper Cardi B. It was released on June 20, 2025, through Atlantic Records as the lead single from her upcoming second studio album Am I the Drama? (2025). Her first solo single since "Enough (Miami)" in 2024, it is a hip-hop song written by Cardi B and various collaborators and produced by Charlie Heat, HeyMicki, and DJ SwanQo.

"Outside" debuted at number 10 on the US Billboard Hot 100, becoming Cardi B's thirteenth top-ten hit and her first since "Enough (Miami)" in 2024. It also marked the third top-ten single on Am I the Drama?, after "WAP" and "Up".

Background

In early June, a leaked snippet of an unreleased track by Cardi B went viral in which she disses an unnamed man, speculated to be her estranged husband Offset.[1] In response to the track's virality, the rapper shared that she did not plan on releasing it as a single and wished to release her long-awaited sophomore studio album all together instead, and was filming a music video "in a couple of weeks" for another song.[2] She later expressed that her label wanted her to release the song due to the positive reaction and that she "might drop it."[3]

On June 17, Cardi B announced the single named "Outside" would release in three days and posted its cover art depicting the aftermath of a summer block party in New York City, including an overflowing fire hydrant and dominoes, open lipstick, blunt wrappers, and red Solo cups spread across the sidewalk.[4] The song was officially released on June 20, 2025, marking her first solo single of the year and her first since "Enough (Miami)" in 2024.[5][6] "Outside" will appear on the rapper's upcoming sophomore studio album Am I the Drama? (2025).[7]

Music and lyrics

According to Cardi B, she made the song "a few months ago when I was very, very angry. I had to change some bars because I was angry, honey," adding that she wouldn't have released it without the fan demand.[8] Over a sample of the classic Triggerman beat, Cardi B declares that she is ready to be back outside.[9] She seemingly takes aim at Offset, insulting him as "Good-for-nothing, low-down dirty dogs, I'm convinced / Next time you see your mama, tell her how she raised a bitch." She also hints at her new relationship with football player Stefon Diggs, saying "Favorite player from your favorite team, he in my DM, uh / I'm so small and tiny, he so big and tall / Might let him dunk this pussy like he dunk the ball."[10]

Live performances

Cardi B debuted "Outside" live for the first time before its release at Spotify's Cannes event on June 18, 2025.[11]

Commercial performance

In the United States, "Outside" debuted at number ten on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, marking Cardi B's thirteenth top-ten hit and her first since her last solo single "Enough (Miami)" in 2024. The song earned 15.6 million streams, 6 million in airplay audience and 14,000 sold in its debut week, debuted number 27 on the Billboard Global 200 chart, and became her eighth number-one hit on the Digital Song Sales chart.[12]

Charts

Chart performance for "Outside"
Chart (2025) Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[13] 61
Global 200 (Billboard)[14] 27
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[15] 12
South Africa (TOSAC)[16] 21
UK Singles (OCC)[17] 72
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[18] 15
US Billboard Hot 100[19] 10
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[20] 2
US R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay (Billboard)[21] 17
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[22] 21

Release history

Release dates and formats for "Outside"
Region Date Format Version Label Ref.
Various June 20, 2025
  • Original
  • instrumental
 Atlantic [23]
June 26, 2025 Acapella [24]
United States July 1, 2025 Rhythmic crossover Original [25]

References

  1. ^ Fisher, Caroline (June 1, 2025). "Cardi B Seemingly Unleashes On Offset In Fiery Upcoming Track". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved June 1, 2025.
  2. ^ Blake, Cole (June 9, 2025). "Cardi B Reveals The Status Of Her New Song That Takes Shots At Offset". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved June 9, 2025.
  3. ^ Fisher, Caroline (June 14, 2025). "Cardi B Delivers Hopeful Update On Rumored Offset Diss Track "Outside"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved June 14, 2025.
  4. ^ Saponara, Miguel (June 17, 2025). "Cardi B Announces She's Back 'Outside' With New Single: See When It Arrives". Billboard. Retrieved June 17, 2025.
  5. ^ Saponara, Miguel (June 20, 2025). "Cardi B Heads Back 'Outside' Just in Time for Summer: Stream Her New Single". Billboard. Retrieved June 20, 2025.
  6. ^ Thomas, Carly (June 20, 2025). "Cardi B Drops "Outside," Her First Song of 2025". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 20, 2025.
  7. ^ Aswad, Jem (June 23, 2025). "Cardi B Announces New Album Am I the Drama? and Release Date". Variety. Retrieved June 23, 2025.
  8. ^ Mier, Tomás (June 20, 2025). "Cardi B Is Feisty and Ready for Summer on 'Outside'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved June 20, 2025.
  9. ^ Breihan, Tom (June 20, 2025). "Cardi B Releases New Single "Outside": Listen". Stereogum. Retrieved June 20, 2025.
  10. ^ Mahadevan, Tara (June 20, 2025). "Cardi B Appears to Taunt Offset and Hint at Stefon Diggs Relationship on New Song "Outside"". Complex. Retrieved June 20, 2025.
  11. ^ Garcia, Thania (June 18, 2025). "Cardi B Performs Live Debut of 'Outside' at Spotify Event in Cannes"". Variety. Retrieved June 18, 2025.
  12. ^ Trust, Gary (June 30, 2025). "Alex Warren's 'Ordinary' No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100 for Fourth Week". Billboard. Retrieved June 30, 2025.
  13. ^ "Cardi B Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 1, 2025.
  14. ^ "Cardi B Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved July 1, 2025.
  15. ^ "Official Hot 40 Singles". Recorded Music NZ. June 27, 2025. Retrieved June 27, 2025.
  16. ^ "Local & International Streaming Chart Top 50 Week 26-2025". The Official South African Charts. Retrieved July 3, 2025.
  17. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 28, 2025.
  18. ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 28, 2025.
  19. ^ "Cardi B Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved June 30, 2025.
  20. ^ "Cardi B Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 1, 2025.
  21. ^ "Cardi B Chart History (R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
  22. ^ "Cardi B Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
  23. ^ Release formats for "Outside":
  24. ^ "Outside (Acapella) - Single". United States: Apple Music. June 26, 2025. Retrieved June 26, 2025.
  25. ^ "Your Radio Add Recaps". Hits. July 1, 2025. Archived from the original on July 6, 2025. Retrieved July 6, 2025.
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