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Jay-Z's "Imaginary Players" Sees Massive Streaming Increase Following Cardi B's "Imaginary Playerz"
Bardi put out “Imaginary Playerz” on Aug. 15 as a pre-release single for her upcoming sophomore album, Am I The Drama? She also shared a music video depicting her living the high life her haters can only imagine — a similar conceit as Jay's original, with its now-iconic Range Rover comparison.
Cardi B’s “Imaginary Playerz” Makes Underwhelming Spotify Debut—Despite JAY-Z Sample
Cardi B dropped her latest single “Imaginary Playerz” last week, but the track barely made a dent on the Spotify U.S. chart, debuting at a modest No. 147—an underwhelming showing for the Bronx rapper known for chart-topping hits. In fact, it’s nowhere to be found on Spotify global either and crawled on to Apple Music at No. 56.
"But her song streams are down": Internet reacts to Jay-Z's "Imaginary Players" seeing 305% boost in Spotify streams since Cardi B's new release
Cardi B released Imaginary Playerz from her upcoming sophomore album, Am I the Drama?, on August 15, 2025. The track samples Jay-Z's 1997 song Imaginary Players, with Cardi's music video capturing a similar vibe to Hov's.
Cardi B reimagines JAY-Z’s 1997 track “Imaginary Player” into an updated anthem flexing on her opps with her signature style.
Cardi B is teasing her next single, "Imaginary Player"—a track sparking chatter over a possible Jay-Z sample and whispers that the Bronx baddie might be ready to rehash rap beefs.
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