Cardi B Dazzles in Goth Glam at WWE SummerSlam 2025, Continues Album Visual Rollout
A Feathered Spectacle in East Rutherford
Rapper Cardi B made an unforgettable entrance as she hosted the highly anticipated WWE SummerSlam 2025 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on August 2. Known for her bold fashion statements, the 32-year-old artist embraced a striking goth glam aesthetic, draped in an elaborate outfit intricately adorned with thousands of glossy black feathers, a consistent motif she has adopted ahead of her forthcoming sophomore album, Am I the Drama?
For the grand event, held at a venue capable of accommodating over 80,000 fans, Cardi B appeared on stage in a show-stopping, waist-cinching black corset bodysuit. This fitted piece was seamlessly paired with a voluminous matching cape, entirely constructed from the same luxurious black feathers. The cape’s extensive train trailed dramatically behind her, so much that it required an assistant backstage to meticulously ensure its flawless arrangement on the runway, preventing any folds or missteps during her impactful entrance. Complementing the dark, edgy ensemble, the “Bodak Yellow” rapper completed her look with black fishnet stockings, sleek black leather lace-up knee-high heels, and oversized chunky silver hoop earrings, solidifying her commitment to the theatrical style.
Parisian Haute Couture: A Goth Glam Preview
This feathered spectacle at SummerSlam is the latest in a series of “goth glam” explorations by the artist, which appear to be a deliberate visual narrative building towards the release of Am I the Drama? Just weeks prior, Cardi B captivated audiences at Paris Haute Couture Week. On July 9, she attended Balenciaga’s Fall/Winter 2025/2026 show, where she sported a floor-grazing sheer black lace dress, paired with pointed black leather heels and sheer black tights. Her makeup further amplified the gothic allure, featuring sharply angled thin eyebrows and a vampy red lip, while her inky black hair cascaded in voluminous curls.
Perhaps the most talked-about moment from her Parisian fashion journey occurred two days earlier, on July 7, at the Schiaparelli Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2025/2026 show held at Petit Palais. For this event, Cardi B donned a fitted black column gown featuring an exaggerated shoulder piece that boasted a unique, levitating ivory fringe detail hovering near her head. The beaded fringe extended down to her knees, almost obscuring the black opera gloves that rounded out her outfit. However, it was her unexpected accessory that truly stole the headlines: a live raven, perched confidently on her right arm as she posed for photographers. When questioned about her unusual companion, she famously told WWD, “No, I’m not scared of the bird. That’s my friend. I control him. We’re best friends.” She further accessorized this look with two-tier pearl teardrop earrings and a diamond-encrusted microdermal stud under her left eye.
The Cohesive Vision: Am I the Drama?
These recurring bird motifs, culminating in the feathered SummerSlam outfit and the live raven, serve as direct callbacks to the cover art for Am I the Drama? On the album’s striking cover, Cardi B is depicted wearing a vibrant red Han Kjøbenhavn bodysuit, matching red fishnet tights, bold Vivienne Westwood heels, and Swarovski accessories. In the background, a dramatic fleet of black birds takes flight across a cloudy blue sky, underscoring the cohesive artistic vision she is presenting to the world as she prepares to unveil her highly anticipated new music.
