Cardi B released "Don't Chart" on October 9, 2026, a brand-new track written for GTA VI: The Album. The title is a deliberately self-aware joke: Cardi has 66 Billboard Hot 100 entries and 5 No. 1 hits, so calling a song "Don't Chart" makes the point before it even plays. Here's what the lyrics are saying, who produced it, and when the full 34-track album lands.

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The official audio for Cardi B's "Don't Chart," released October 9, 2026, as part of GTA VI: The Album.

When "Don't Chart" Came Out

"Don't Chart" dropped on October 9, 2026. It's Cardi's second single of the year. Her first 2026 release was "AH HA," which came out in July 2026.

Within GTA VI: The Album, "Don't Chart" is the 7th single from the project. Fuerza Regida's "Suzuki" dropped the same day, landing as the 8th.

"Don't Chart" Lyrics Meaning

The title does most of the work. In the song, Cardi spells it out directly:

"Look at me now, Cardi a whole star / I can name this song Don't Chart, it's gon' chart."

She has the numbers to back that up: 66 Hot 100 entries, including 5 No. 1 songs. Naming a track "Don't Chart" and then watching it chart is the kind of move that fits the Vice City energy Rockstar built the whole album around.

How the Collab Happened

"Don't Chart" was produced by Vinylz and Timbaland, with Pardison Fontaine as a co-writer.

The song exists because of a partnership between Rockstar Games and Atlantic Records. Together they built GTA VI: The Album as a 34-track project made up entirely of original songs. Every track was written specifically for it, inspired by Vice City and the fictional state of Leonida where GTA VI takes place. 

(More: VibeSynced covered all six of the first GTA VI: The Album singles.)

What Else Is on GTA VI: The Album So Far

The album was first announced on September 17, 2026 with 6 original singles. Those tracks came from:

"Don't Chart" and Fuerza Regida's "Suzuki" are tracks 7 and 8. The full album has 34 tracks. Rockstar isn't releasing the rest of the tracklist until the game launches.

The full album drops November 19, 2026, the same day as GTA VI. Physical editions (CD, vinyl, and limited vinyl) ship November 20.

Why It Matters for Cardi B

Cardi has kept her 2026 releases focused. Two singles, both attached to major cultural moments: "AH HA" in July and now "Don't Chart" on one of the most anticipated game soundtracks in years.

Landing on a 34-track Rockstar album alongside artists like Travis Scott and Keith Richards keeps Cardi in front of a massive, genre-crossing audience. October 2026 is a packed month for hip-hop. (More: Drake also dropped new music this October.) Staying visible in that calendar is its own kind of statement.

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Cardi B "Don't Chart" FAQ

What is "Don't Chart" by Cardi B?

It's an original song released on October 9, 2026, as part of GTA VI: The Album, the official soundtrack to Rockstar Games' Grand Theft Auto VI. It was produced by Vinylz and Timbaland, with Pardison Fontaine as a co-writer.

When does GTA VI: The Album come out in full?

The full 34-track album drops November 19, 2026, the same day as GTA VI. Physical editions (CD, vinyl, and limited vinyl) ship November 20.

How many No. 1 hits does Cardi B have?

Cardi B has 5 No. 1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, out of 66 total Hot 100 entries. That's the chart record the song's title is joking about.

Who produced Cardi B's "Don't Chart"?

The song was produced by Vinylz and Timbaland, with Pardison Fontaine as a co-writer.

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