A new academic offering at Howard University is placing global rap superstar Cardi B at the center of scholarly study, signaling a continued shift in how higher education engages with contemporary Black culture, music, and business.
The historically Black university has announced a fall 2026 course titled “The Cardi B: Am I The Drama? The Art, Production, Marketing and Cultural Impact,” an interdisciplinary class designed to examine the Bronx-born artist’s influence across music, media, and entrepreneurship.
“This is not your traditional textbook curriculum,” said Professor Jasmine Young, director of the Warner Music Blavatnik Center for Music Business. “Students deserve a proactive, immersive learning environment where the lessons are current, culturally relevant, and rooted in real strategy.”
Culture Meets Curriculum
At the heart of the course is Am I The Drama?, the rapper’s 2025 project rollout, which will serve as a case study for students exploring marketing strategy, brand development, and audience engagement in real time…