Cardi B Releases First Hard-hitting Single of 2025 – “Outside”
American rapper Cardi B has officially released her powerful new song titled “Outside” on June 20, 2025, having debuted it live at a Spotify event in Cannes, France.
The song was written during a difficult emotional time, especially due to her on-and-off relationship with ex-husband Offset. “Outside” features harsh lyrics about untrustworthy men, with Cardi showing her angry and self-aware side.
In an interview, Cardi said that she wrote the song when she was very angry, and it was a way to release her feelings. Lines like “Don’t call me heartbroken if you’re telling a lie” clearly indicate that this is the beginning of a new face for Cardi B – fierce, assertive, and unapologetic.
The song paves the way for her sophomore album, due later this year. Cardi has said that the album will feature new collaborators and former collaborators, and will feature a mix of different styles while still maintaining the same power she’s been known for since Bodak Yellow.
Why is this big news?
“Outside” is already doing well on the Spotify charts and is trending on TikTok. It signals that Cardi B is ready to take over the world of hip hop and rap with renewed vigor – and she could rule the summer of 2025 like she did in 2017.