My girl Cardi didn’t come to play.

Cardi B popped off this fine Friday with her new single “Imaginary Playerz,” and she came in smooth. The track opens with a shady little monologue that instantly sets the tone — playful but with a bite. From there, it’s pure ’90s hip-hop energy: heavy bass, slick grooves, and cold-cutting lines that land with precision.

Make no mistake, this is a diss track through and through, but Cardi delivers it with such ease you almost forget she’s aiming darts. She’s relaxed, casual, and effortlessly in control, making her jabs hit even harder. There’s something about the simplicity of the production and her delivery that makes the whole thing feel even more dangerous — like she doesn’t have to try too hard because she already knows she’s winning.

“Imaginary Playerz” is Cardi in her bag: confident, unbothered, and razor-sharp. It’s the kind of track you blast with the windows down when you’re feeling yourself and don’t care who knows it.

Ileyah

Ileyah is a mom, a writer and a musician. She loves late nights and gluten free snacks.