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Ed Sheeran Slams “Damaging” Lawsuits Against Songwriters Amidst Copyright Case Victory

April 6, 2022

Over the past month, singer Ed Sheeran has been battling a copyright trial, accusing him of plagiarizing his 2017 hit song, “Shape of You” the song’s resemblance to their song, “Oh Why” Sami Chokri...

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Silk Sonic’s “Leave The Door Open” Wins Record of The Year at the 2022 Grammys

April 5, 2022

If you’ve been on social media for the past few months, odds are you’ve probably heard of the iconic viral hit, “Leave The Door Open” by Silk Sonic on just about every corner of the internet.

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5 Upcoming K-Pop Debuts To Watch For 2022

April 2, 2022

Debut: April 2022 After having competed on the reality survival show, “My Teenage Girl”, the seven-member group CLASS:y was formed, signing a seven-year contract with label, M25. The group was...

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Here’s What You Need To Know About Queendom 2

April 1, 2022

Queendom returned for its long awaited second season (hosted by Girls Generation’s Tayeon) and here’s all you need to know: Queendom is a South Korean reality-survival show in which six girl groups...

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Bobby Shmurda Is Finally Out Of His Epic Deal

April 7, 2022

Bobby Shmurda has finally been released from his deal with Epic Records following his own plea for his release on social media stating, “I did six years in jail trying to get off this label before...

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BIGBANG Make History With “Still Life” Comeback After 4-Year Hiatus

April 5, 2022

Alas, BIGBANG have finally made their long-awaited return to the spotlight with their new single, “Still Life” – a heartfelt ballad about the perils of growing up and learning from your past. As...

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Jack Harlow Samples Fergie’s “Glamorous” in Viral TikTok Snippet

April 5, 2022

Last week, Louisville heartthrob Jack Harlow dropped a 13 second snippet of a new song he’d been working on that samples Fergie’s hit, “Glamorous” and it immediately went viral on TikTok within...

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J-Pop group XGalX debut’s breaking social norms with song “Tippy Toes”

March 18, 2022

After month’s of anticipation Japanese Girl group XGalX debute with new single “Tippy Toes”. The group consists of 7 young empowered women named Jurin, Harvey, Hinata, Chisa, Maya, Juria and Co...

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Shawn Mendez opens up about break up with new song

March 29, 2022

Newly heartbroken singer Shawn Mendez performs his new song “When you’re gone” at South by Southwest. This is the debut song that came out after his break up with fellow singer Camila Cabello after...

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Chaka Khan on Kanye West’s Through the Wire – “I hated it; it was an insult!”

March 16, 2022

Whether you’ve been a fan of Kanye West from the start, or you’ve recently watched his Netflix trilogy “Jeen-Yuhs”, you’ve probably heard his of first breakout single into the rap industry “Through...

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Weeekly Makes 2022 Return With “Play Game: Awake”

March 10, 2022

Weeekly pivots away from their bubbly and upbeat sound and makes a major transformation in their edgy and ambitious first mini album, “Play Game: Awake”.‍“Play Game: Awake” marks Weeekly’s fourth...

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Stray Kids Make 2022 Comeback With Mini Album – ODDINARY

March 10, 2022

Dare I say its, EXTRAODDINARY?‍Stray Kids have returned with the release of their new mini-album, ODDINARY – a collection of seven songs that proclaim the message of embracing all of the things...

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Cardi B’s “Imaginary Playerz”: The Anthem We Didn’t Know We Needed

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If Cardi B has taught us anything, it’s that she doesn’t just rap, she throws down verbal haymakers wrapped in couture and glitter. Her new joint, “Imaginary Playerz,” is a full-on drag session for all the wannabes, the clout-chasers, and the people out here flexing harder than their Wi-Fi connection.

The Clapback Symphony

“Imaginary Playerz” feels less like a song and more like Cardi pulling up to the group chat receipts-first. The beat is heavy, bassy, and dripping with “don’t test me” energy. It’s basically the sonic equivalent of Cardi B flipping her long acrylic nail in your face. She’s not just rapping, she’s narrating the downfall of every fake baller who thinks renting a Lambo for a weekend counts as a lifestyle.

Flexing in 4K vs. Flexing in Photoshop

Cardi keeps it hilarious by calling out the difference between real and “imagination station.” You’ve got folks pretending their Walmart chain is VVS certified, meanwhile Cardi’s reminding them her checks clear faster than they can say “afterpay.” It’s like she’s handing out financial literacy lessons, but with more bars and fewer spreadsheets.

And let’s be real, the shade is top-tier. This isn't a petty shade, it’s Amazon Prime shade: fast, efficient, and delivered straight to your door.

The Internet’s New Favorite Roast Track

Social media is eating this track up like it’s hot lemon pepper wings at 2 a.m. TikTok is already flooded with edits, people posting clips of themselves “imaginarily” holding stacks of cash, only for Cardi’s verse to hit like, “nah, that’s Monopoly money, babe.” Instagram captions? Already ruined. Expect “Imaginary Playerz” to be the go-to insult whenever someone’s flexing a little too hard.

Why It Works

Cardi B thrives because she’s realer than real. She’s not just dissing imaginary players; she’s talking to anyone who’s ever overhyped themselves in life, love, or the club. The track works as both a bop and a PSA: don’t be out here writing checks your ego can’t cash.

Final Word

At the end of the day, “Imaginary Playerz” is Cardi B’s way of saying, “stop playing, we see you.” It’s funny, it’s fierce, and it’s the exact kind of anthem you blast while side-eyeing that one friend who swears they “know a guy” for everything.

Cardi didn’t just drop a song, she dropped a lifestyle audit. And honestly? The IRS could never.

Cardi B’s “Imaginary Playerz”: The Anthem We Didn’t Know We Neededcardi-bs-imaginary-playerz-the-anthem-we-didnt-know-we-neededNazia RahmanAug 20, 2025If Cardi B has taught us anything, it’s that she doesn’t just rap, she throws down verbal haymakers wrapped in couture and glitter. Her new joint, “Imaginary Playerz,” is a full-on drag session for...