Billboard Magazine Billboard Magazine August 30th, 2025 Cover 2025

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Cardi B stars on the cover of the August 30th, 2025 issue of Billboard Magazine, photographed by AB & DM. The conceptual portrait features the entertainer wearing a dramatic dark ruffled garment with sheer black gloves, framed by floating glass and black chess pieces against a neutral grey background. Fashion editing and styling is by Kollin Carter, with hair by Tokyo Stylez, makeup by Erika La'Pearl, manicures by Coca Michelle, and set design by Jacob Burstein. Bold magazine typography overlays the top and left margins with cover headlines.