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Cardi B Teases Her New Single ‘Imaginary Players’: ‘Just A Lil Taste Of The Drama’

Cardi B’s second album, Am I The Drama? is just about a month away from release after over a half-decade of waiting, and now, Cardi’s teasing its next single, “Imaginary Players.” While we still don’t ...
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Jay-Z’s “Imaginary Players” earns 100% increase in streams, since announcement of Cardi B’s “Imaginary Playerz” single

Cardi B’s brand-new single, Imaginary Playerz, dropped this past Friday—and it’s already making an impact beyond just the charts. The song, a modern-day banger, pays homage to Jay-Z’s 1997 classic ...
Forbes

Jay-Z’s Decades-Old Song Grows By 300% On Streaming, And He Had Some Help

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Cardi B’s new single “Imaginary Playerz” is reviving interest in ...
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Cardi B’s Opulent ‘Imaginary Playerz’ Video Is A Luxurious Flex On The Competition

For as long as she’s been around, Cardi B has had to battle the perception that while she is a certified hit maker, she hasn’t always been the best straight-up rapper. While that narrative is usually ...
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Jay-Z's "Imaginary Players" Sees Massive Streaming Increase Following Cardi B's "Imaginary Playerz"

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. (Photo by Lester Cohen/Getty Images for NARAS) Jay-Z’s “Imaginary Players” has spiked in popularity since Cardi B sampled it on ...
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Joey Bada$$ Praises Cardi B’s “Imaginary Playerz” for Capturing New York Hip-Hop Spirit

Cardi B’s rendition of JAY-Z’s “Imaginary Players,” has a fan in Joey Bada$$. The single, flipped to be titled “IMAGINARY PLAYERZ,” is detailed to be of the true New York aura. “The track embodies the ...
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Joe Budden Blasts Cardi B’s “Imaginary Playerz,” Says Some Beats Should Stay Untouched

Joe Budden has weighed in on Cardi B's latest single, "Imaginary Playerz," and he isn't holding back. On the newest episode of The Joe Budden Podcast, the veteran rapper-turned-podcaster critiqued ...
AllHipHop

Cardi B Returns With JAY-Z–Approved “Imaginary Playerz”

Cardi B’s “Imaginary Playerz” channels ’90s Hip-Hop with a JAY-Z–approved sample and bars that have fans declaring she’s officially back. Cardi B lit up the internet with her new single “Imaginary ...
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Cardi B Flosses Her Fashion Status In 'Imaginary Playerz' Visuals

Cardi B dropped the visuals for her new Jay-Z-approved single "Imaginary Playerz," and she's claiming fashion dominance over her rap counterparts. Cardi B had some big shoes to fill sampling Jay Z’s ...
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Jay-Z’s “Imaginary Players” Sees Over 300% Streaming Increase After Cardi B Sample

She went to say that she wouldn’t have been offended if Jay-Z rejected her request to sample his song, which itself flips “Imaginary Playmates” by famed R&B duo Rene & Angela. “If he didn't approve it ...
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Cardi B’s “Imaginary Playerz” Makes Underwhelming Spotify Debut—Despite JAY-Z Sample

The rapper’s new single “Imaginary Playerz” debuted at No. 147 on the Spotify U.S. chart. Cardi B dropped her latest single “Imaginary Playerz” last week, but the track barely made a dent on the ...