In the wake of her courtroom victory, Cardi B has unveiled the “Courtroom Edition” of her forthcoming album Am I the Drama?, using expressive snapshots from the civil trial as its cover art. A Los Angeles jury recently cleared her of all charges in a $24 million lawsuit filed by former security guard Emani Ellis, an outcome reached in under an hour . The release of this alternate cover coincides precisely with that legal win.

Cardi described the cover as inspired by her own reactions under questioning—moments that quickly went viral online. She shared it on social media with the caption, “I mean look!… BY POPULAR DEMAND, the court room edition of AM I THE DRAMA? is available NOW store.CARDIB.com,” spotlighting its availability as a limited-edition release . Media platforms echoed the move, noting how Cardi transformed footage of her courtroom expressions into a marketing asset for her album rollout .

This creative pivot arrives alongside the album’s scheduled debut on September 19. Am I the Drama? will feature previously released singles such as “WAP,” “Up,” “Outside,” and “Imaginary Playerz,” blending older hits with new material to complete the setlist .

The public and media have interpreted this cover release as emblematic of Cardi’s larger-than-life approach to both art and spectacle—turning high-stakes personal moments into cultural phenomena.