Key Takeaways:

• Kehlani shared behind-the-scenes moments from the video shoot, calling Cardi B a “f**kin’ powerhouse.”
• The two artists beforehand labored collectively on “Ring” in 2018, making this a full-circle second.
• Fans are celebrating the reunion on “Safe,” a standout monitor from Cardi B’s new album.

Cardi B’s long-awaited sophomore effort, AM I THE DRAMA?, arrived at midnight (Sept. 19). Alongside it got here the visible companion for “Safe,” that includes Kehlani. Taking to Instagram, the “Folder” singer celebrated the milestone with a touching message for her longtime collaborator.

“Congratulations, my heart,” Kehlani started. “Watching you do this pregnant twice now? Inspirational.” Notably, Cardi was anticipating when she launched Invasion of Privacy in 2018, the identical yr the pair teamed up for the LP’s “Ring” video.

“My second time walking onto set and being mind blown, seeing a little tiny person with a big ol’ belly on set for hours and hours being a complete joy. I’m really proud of you,” the singer-songwriter continued. “I’m really honored to witness you. Really inspired by you, honestly, you’re such a f**kin’ powerhouse.”

“You’ve built something that can never be taken away from you, all while being a bada** mom! You deserve everything, girlie. Thanks for calling me again. We [are] not the little ‘Ring’ girls from 2018 anymore,” they added. Alongside the touching phrases, Kehlani additionally dropped some behind-the-scenes photographs from the “Safe” video shoot, together with a hilarious clip of them humping the air.

It’s clearly been a extremely nice yr for each Kehlani and Cardi. “Folded” grew to become the Bay Area native’s highest-charting solo single on the Billboard Hot 100, landed their first Top 10 on the Hot R&B/hip hop Songs chart, and extra just lately, inspired covers from Jacquees and Brandy.

Meanwhile, the Grammy-winning rapper is glowing via her fourth being pregnant with NFL large receiver Stefon Diggs. She additionally lastly delivered the album followers have been ready seven years for. AM I THE DRAMA? options collaborations with Tyla, Summer Walker, Megan Thee Stallion, Janet Jackson, and plenty of extra. She’ll promote the album with her meet-and-greet tour over the weekend, then hit the highway formally in February 2026.