Patti LaBelle Announces New Album, Hopes for Collaboration with “New Best Friend” Cardi B

Patti LaBelle is hoping to collaborate with her “new best friend,” Cardi B, on her next album.

During her appearance on Entertainment Tonight, she revealed that she’s celebrating the milestone of her 80th birthday with the release of new music.

“It should be out at the end of this year and it’s called 8065,” she explained of the album title. “I’m 80 years young and 65 years in show business.”

Patti made it abundantly clear that her dream collaboration is with the Bronx rapper herself, and she hopes to make it happen as soon as possible.

“She’s like one of my new best friends,” said LaBelle. “To know that [Cardi] was into Patti LaBelle. She’s like my new buddy.”