Ignite your inner fire with “Pretty & Petty,” a fierce anthem from Cardi B‘s explosive sophomore album AM I THE DRAMA?, dropping tomorrow on September 19, 2025, via Atlantic Records. Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar, aka Cardi B, the Bronx-born rap titan, unleashes her unfiltered charisma over booming trap beats co-produced by [Boi-1da and T-Minus], channeling the same audacious energy that propelled her 2018 Grammy-winning debut Invasion of Privacy to diamond status. “Pretty & Petty” dives headfirst into the drama of beauty standards, rivalries, and self-empowerment, with razor-sharp bars that blend glamorous flexes with savage clapbacks.
Hot off the heels of singles like the viral “Outside” and “Imaginary Playerz” (sampling Jay-Z’s classic), this track amplifies Cardi’s evolution, incorporating haunting synths and infectious hooks that nod to her pop-rap crossover while staying rooted in hip-hop grit. X is ablaze with anticipation, fans dubbing it a “sister to Bodak Yellow” for its empowering edge, amid leaks stirring pre-release frenzy. Drawing from Cardi’s headline-making 2025, her cleared assault lawsuit, third child Blossom Belles, and high-profile romance with NFL star Stefon Diggs post-Offset split “Pretty & Petty” mirrors the album’s cheeky title, a phrase she toyed with years ago before locking it in. As Cardi reclaims her crown seven years after Invasion of Privacy, “Pretty & Petty” cements her as rap’s ultimate provocateur, transforming tabloid fodder into timeless anthems. Dive into the Pretty & Petty lyrics below and unpack its fierce narrative. Don’t miss other AM I THE DRAMA? tracks for more of Cardi’s unapologetic empire-building.
Lyrics of Pretty & Petty by Cardi B
[Intro]
Yeah, Yeah
[Chorus]
I’m Pretty And I’m Petty As F**k (As F**k)
I’m Pretty And I’m Petty As F**k (Ooh, Girl)
I’m Pretty And I’m Petty As F**k
H**s Think They Ready, They Ain’t Ready Enough (Let’s Go)
I’m Pretty And I’m Petty As F**k (As F**k)
I’m Pretty And I’m Petty As F**k (As F**k)
I’m Pretty And I’m Petty As F**k
When I Walk A B**ch Down, It Be Sexy As F**k
[Verse 1]
Name Five Billion Songs,
Gun Pointing To Your Head (To Your Head)
Bow, I’m Dead
That Melatonin Flow Pointing That A Bag
I’m Doing You A Favor, B**ch, Run Me My Bread
Popping Shit, Buy Bag, The Only Shit That I Do
Err’time That I Pray I Thank God I’m Not You
I’d Rather Die On The Surgery Table Before
I Gotta Walk Around Lookin’ Like You
You Wanna Beef With Me, Are You Sure? (Sure)
Do She Even Got A Bet Award?
Sweat Me ’cause Your Whore Just A Big Lap Dog
Be A, Be A Labrador, Rawr
[Chorus]
I’m Pretty And I’m Petty As F**k (As F**k)
I’m Pretty And I’m Petty As F**k (Ooh, Girl)
I’m Pretty And I’m Petty As F**k
H**s Think They Ready, They Ain’t Ready Enough (Pow, Pow, Pow)
[Verse 2]
You A Fake Ghetto B**ch And I Don’t Like That
Your Mama Used To F**k Around With White Men
Disgusting, Girl You Trifling
I Hate When A B**ch Think She Cute ’cause She Lightskin
Talkin’ About Coach, Yeah, You Wildin’
Look, Me Bawl You Italian
I’m Cardi B, Shawty, Who You Wanna Be, Shawty?
You From Boston, Let’s Have A Little Tea Party
Why You Got Kicked Out Of That Condo? (Why?)
Why You Be Online And Be Lyin’ Thought? (Why?)
Why You Always At Diddy House? (Huh?)
I Heard They Combed That Kitty Out (Ha)
Tell These Folks What’s It’s Really About (What’s It’s Really About)
Why You All On People’s Face With That Shitty Mouth?
Diarrhea Bia, Breath So Stank
You Can Smell ’em Before You See ’em
Like Huh, Huh, Weave To The Floor
I’m Like Huh, Huh, Make ’em Hate Me Even More
I’m Like Huh, Huh, H**s Is Easy To Ignore
It’s Been Two Years Since You Put A Number On The Wall (Ha-ha)
I’m A Bad B**ch And You Mad (And You Mad)
‘Cause You Built Like Your Dad
You Damn Nearly Unemployed
They Only Book You When They Can’t Afford Coi, Look
I Got One Album (Huh?)
And I’m Up Still (I Am)
Daughter’s Watch Cost More Than Your Cup Deal (They Do)
Now Ass Off Real (Yeah), It Feels Dumb Real (Yeah)
Cardi’s On Your Shade, You Need A Conceal
Thirty Two And You Got Acne On Your Face (Wait, How?)
Thirty B**ch Go And Change Up On Your Case (You Dirty)
Look, I’m An Icon, I’m A Legend
I Mean, Girl, You A Gretchen (At Best)
[Chorus]
I’m Pretty And I’m Petty As F**k (As F**k)
I’m Pretty And I’m Petty As F**k (Ooh, Girl)
I’m Pretty And I’m Petty As F**k
H**s Think They Ready, They Ain’t Ready Enough (Let’s Go)
I’m Pretty And I’m Petty As F**k (As F**k)
I’m Pretty And I’m Petty As F**k (As F**k)
I’m Pretty And I’m Petty As F**k
When I Walk A B**ch Down, It Be Sexy As F**k
[Outro]
Real Bad B**ch And You Mad
‘Cause You Built Like Your Dad
I Heard A B**ch Lookin’ For Me
Ayy, Gitl, I’m At The Back, Where You At?
Ayy, Ayy, Ayy
If You A Real Bad B**ch Let Me See You Clap
If You A Real Bad B**ch Let Me See You Clap
If You A Real Bad B**ch Let Me See You Clap
Let Me See You Clap, Let Me See You Clap
Aah, It’s The Grim Reaper, B**ch
You Thought I Was Gonna Let You Slide, Ho?
I Told You, B**ch, I Was Gonna Reply On My Time, B**ch
Are You Dumb?
Don’t You Ever Mention My Kids, B**ch
You Just Didn’t Beat Me
