Cardi B has officially released her first solo single of 2025, titled “Outside,” and the track is already getting major attention across the internet, streaming platforms, and fan communities.

The single dropped on June 20, following a high-profile live debut at Spotify Beach during Cannes Lions on June 18. The performance was loud, bold, and very Cardi complete with crowd interaction and signature Bronx energy.

“Outside” is a drill-inspired, confident record that brings Cardi back to solo territory after her early-2024 hit Enough (Miami). While that track earned her a Grammy nomination, “Outside” signals the start of her long-awaited second album rollout.

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Early Reactions

The reception so far is mixed, but undeniably loud.

• Fans are excited to finally hear new solo music, with many praising the beat and delivery.
• Critics are split some calling it a strong return, others saying it doesn’t match the weight of the wait.
• Social media is doing what it always does with Cardi: dissecting lyrics, speculating about who’s being shaded (Offset is a favorite theory), and arguing if it’s a hit or miss.

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Strategic Timing

The release comes at the start of summer and was previewed at a major global event clear signs that Cardi and her team are pushing for high visibility. She’s confirmed that her album is complete and submitted to Atlantic Records, though no title or date has been announced yet.

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The Bottom Line

“Outside” may not be universally praised, but it’s undeniably a statement. It marks the beginning of Cardi’s next chapter and like everything she does, it’s loud, unapologetic, and impossible to ignore.

She’s outside. And she wants everyone to know it!

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