Cardi B Praises Janet Jackson for Contributing to ‘Am I the Drama’ Album / Hints at Music Video for Their Collab ‘Principal’?

Janet Jackson saw new life breathed into her 1987 classic ‘Pleasure Principle‘ thanks to the song being sampled on Cardi B‘s ‘Principal‘ – one of many gems found aboard the Rap diva’s September 19-released sophomore LP ‘Am I the Drama.’

Billed as a featured act, Jackson’s vocals were used to support the tune’s hook – making it the first time she’s ever lent her voice in an official capacity to another woman’s album.

Hot on the promo trail, Cardi was recently spotted chatting it up with Sway on the legendary DJ’s SIRIUSXM show ‘Sway’s Universe.’

While there, the expecting mom was not only quizzed on how the collaboration came to be but if there’s a music video in the works. Look inside to see what she said.

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When not dishing on the inspiration behind the themes of ‘Drama’ and previewing new songs for the in-studio audience, Cardi (born Belcalis Almanzar) detailed to ‘Sway’s Universe’ how some of the stars on the LP’s studded guest list (i.e. Lizzo, Megan Thee Stallion, Summer Walker, Tyla, Selena Gomez, and others) came to be.

Sway was particularly interested in Jackson.

“She always supported me, and not only that but it’s like if we ever ask Janet Jackson or any of the Jackson family for their support, you’d be very surprised that they answer fast and don’t be funny with the [royalty] percentages,” Almanzar relayed to the hosts’ panel.

And though she confirmed the two did not record the song together in the studio at the same time, Cardi says Janet was very hands-on with the final product.

“I had the song a certain way, but she wanted the production to sound a certain way. And, she also wanted certain artists to be on it. So, we were like ‘she took over the whole sh-t,'” Almanzar said laughing before later sharing, “I’m going to do whatever Janet Jackson wants me to do, [so I told her] do whatever the f-ck you want. Whatever the f-ck you want, you get.”

When Sway brought up the potential of the two collaborating for a music video, however, Cardi did not confirm or deny if the visual has already been filmed; she simply responded with a coy smile at the notion and quickly changed the subject.

Click PLAY on the video above to see the discussion in full.