Cardi B is back with no apologies—and her latest track “Pretty & Petty,” from her sophomore album Am I the Drama?, makes that crystal clear. Released on September 19, 2025, the song has stirred up conversation across hip-hop circles for reigniting her ongoing feud with Boston rapper BIA. 

🔥 What’s Going On

The Trigger: BIA allegedly threw shade at Cardi in 2024—referencing Cardi’s kids and some claims about copying style/music. Cardi didn’t let it slide. She responded directly in “Pretty & Petty.”  The Lyrics: Cardi wastes no time—throwing sharp and personal disses. She raps, “Name five Bia songs gun pointed to your head,” and later calls her “Diarrhea Bia.” She also criticizes BIA’s looks, career, and background, mixing humor with aggression in the kind of lyrical combative style she’s known for.  Cardi’s Explanation: In an interview on The Breakfast Club, she explained why she felt she had to respond. Cardi said it’s partly about modeling for her children—if someone mentions them, she wants to be able to show she stood up for her family, not just take the high road silently. 

🎙 What It Means Musically & Culturally

Artistic Signature: Cardi continues to prove that she’s not just about hits—she uses her music to confront conflict. Am I the Drama? is full of tracks that mix vulnerability, braggadocio, and confrontation. “Pretty & Petty” sits firmly in the confrontational lane.  Feud Fuel: This beef adds to a pattern—Cardi doesn’t shy away from issuing public disses when she feels disrespected. The intensity here will likely draw responses from BIA or her fans.  Cultural commentary: The track also spotlights themes like colorism (“I hate when a bitch think she cute ’cause she light skin”) and image vs. authenticity in hip-hop. Cardi turns critique into punchlines but with a side of social commentary. 

⚡ Final Take

“Pretty & Petty” is a reminder that in Cardi B’s world, music isn’t just entertainment—it’s warfare, family defense, and public positioning all rolled into one. Whether you love her fire or find it too much, this track’s already doing what good hip-hop is supposed to do: get people talking.