Cardi B is officially back on the road, and she’s making it very clear that her concerts are a sanctuary for her community. On the highly anticipated opening night of her nationwide "Little Miss Drama Tour"—which marks her first-ever headlining arena run—the "WAP" rapper proved that her unapologetically "messy" side is exactly why her fans adore her.
Taking the stage on February 11 at the Acrisure Arena in Greater Palm Springs, Cardi delivered a 37-track marathon that proved the wait for her sophomore album, Am I the Drama?, was well worth it. But between the pyrotechnics and the bass-heavy hits, it was her unfiltered advocacy for her fans that stole the show and immediately went viral.
The Bronx-born superstar has never been one to bite her tongue, but her opening night rhetoric reached a new level of intensity during a break in her high-octane setlist. Scanning the crowd, Cardi shouted out her fans before taking a hard stance on immigration enforcement, specifically targeting ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement).
“Bitch, if ICE come in here, we gon’ jump they asses!” she shouted to a roaring arena. The Grammy winner didn't stop there, doubling down on her promise to protect her diverse fanbase by adding that she had "bear mace in the back" and stating firmly that "they ain't taking my fans, bitch!”
This firebrand performance comes just days after Cardi B sent shockwaves through the sports world during Super Bowl LX. In a surprise appearance that nearly broke the internet, Cardi made an appearance on stage Bad Bunny during his record-breaking halftime set. Bad Bunny used the massive global platform to lean into themes of Latino pride and resistance, setting the tone for the political commentary Cardi brought to her own tour opener.
@complexCardi B kicking off her tour with a message to ICE #cardib #littlemissdrama
♬ original sound - COMPLEXHowever, the high of her Super Bowl success has been shadowed by rumors of a new chapter in her personal life. Sharp-eyed fans noticed that just 48 hours before her tour launch, Cardi and her long-term partner unfollowed each other on Instagram—the modern-day equivalent of a formal separation announcement.
The moment ignited social media, with fans praising her protective energy. On Reddit, the sentiment was unanimous, with one user noting that while she’s messy, that messiness becomes "perfection" in moments where she stands up for her supporters.
While the political firebrand moments are making the headlines, for many in the "Bardi Gang," the real shock is that the tour is finally happening. After nearly eight years of teasers and delays following her debut Invasion of Privacy, Cardi released Am I the Drama? in late 2025. The 23-track album, which features high-profile guest spots from Selena Gomez and Summer Walker, serves as the backbone for a tour that critics are calling a massive comeback triumph.
Even skeptics admitted their surprise, with one commenter pointing out that the most shocking part of the night was the fact that she actually released the second album and is actively touring. The show itself is a spectacle, featuring visuals and a career-spanning set that transitions from her new lead single "Outside" to diamond-certified classics. Before launching into her anthem "I Like It," Cardi reiterated her stance, telling the crowd that if anyone tried to take her fans, she was going "straight at them."
This opening night in Southern California is just the beginning of a 35-show trek across North America. For Cardi, this tour is about re-establishing her throne. Whether she's sparking viral debate or shutting down arenas with her "baddie energy," one thing is certain: Cardi B is back, she’s bolder than ever, and she’s ready to fight for her fans.
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