Outside (Cardi B song)
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| Single by Cardi B | ||||
| Released | June 20, 2025 | |||
| Genre | Hip-hop | |||
| Length | 3:26 | |||
| Label | Atlantic | |||
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| "Outside" on YouTube | ||||
"Outside" is a song by American rapper Cardi B. It was released on June 20, 2025, through Atlantic Records as the sixth single from her upcoming second studio album. 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.
Background
[edit]On May 31, 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" is expected to appear on the rapper's upcoming sophomore studio album.[7]
Music and lyrics
[edit]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 basketball 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
[edit]Cardi B debuted "Outside" live for the first time before its release at Spotify's Cannes event on June 18, 2025.[11]
Release history
[edit]| Region | Date | Format | Version | Label | Ref. |
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| Various | June 20, 2025 |
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Atlantic | [12] |
References
[edit]- ^ Fisher, Caroline (June 1, 2025). "Cardi B Seemingly Unleashes On Offset In Fiery Upcoming Track". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved June 1, 2025.
- ^ Blake, Cole (June 9, 2025). "Cardi B Reveals The Status Of Her New Song That Takes Shots At Offset". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved June 9, 2025.
- ^ Fisher, Caroline (June 14, 2025). "Cardi B Delivers Hopeful Update On Rumored Offset Diss Track "Outside"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved June 14, 2025.
- ^ Saponara, Miguel (June 17, 2025). "Cardi B Announces She's Back 'Outside' With New Single: See When It Arrives". Billboard. Retrieved June 17, 2025.
- ^ Saponara, Miguel (June 20, 2025). "Cardi B Heads Back 'Outside' Just in Time for Summer: Stream Her New Single". Billboard. Retrieved June 20, 2025.
- ^ Thomas, Carly (June 20, 2025). "Cardi B Drops "Outside," Her First Song of 2025". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 20, 2025.
- ^ Centeno, Tony (June 20, 2025). "Cardi B Debuts New Summer Anthem 'Outside' Ahead Of Upcoming Album". Z100. Retrieved June 20, 2025.
- ^ Mier, Tomás (June 20, 2025). "Cardi B Is Feisty and Ready for Summer on 'Outside'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved June 20, 2025.
- ^ Breihan, Tom (June 20, 2025). "Cardi B Releases New Single "Outside": Listen". Stereogum. Retrieved June 20, 2025.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Garcia, Thania (June 18, 2025). "Cardi B Performs Live Debut of 'Outside' at Spotify Event in Cannes"". Variety. Retrieved June 18, 2025.
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- "Outside - Single". United States: Apple Music. June 20, 2025. Retrieved June 20, 2025.
- "Outside (Instrumental) - Single". United States: Apple Music. June 20, 2025. Retrieved June 20, 2025.