Cardi B Addresses Backstage Rumors and Online Drama Following SNL Appearance
Cardi B recently addressed rumors circulating online about her alleged backstage outburst at Saturday Night Live (SNL) during her appearance on January 31. Reports claimed that the rapper became violent after hearing a planned joke about Nicki Minaj's ties to the MAGA movement. The tension reportedly started when Cardi learned about a script for Weekend Update that included a joke about Minaj's association with President Donald Trump, although it was not directed at Cardi herself.
Despite the controversy, the joke was reportedly removed from the broadcast, and Cardi went on to perform with Dominican artist El Prodigio as scheduled. Cardi later took to social media to dismiss the rumors, stating that she was unbothered by the stories circulating online.
The situation escalated when a fan pointed out that a senior adviser to Donald Trump was among the first to share the report about Cardi's alleged behavior. Cardi responded, questioning the timing of the sudden emergence of these stories.
This incident comes after a week of online exchanges between Cardi and the adviser, who previously suggested that Cardi was involved in a report linking Minaj's pro-MAGA tweets to bots. The ongoing feud between Cardi and Minaj dates back to their physical altercation in 2018 and has resurfaced multiple times, most recently coinciding with the release of Cardi's latest album, Am I The Drama?.
Despite the backstage rumors and online drama, Cardi remains positive and grateful for the opportunity to perform on SNL. She shared footage on social media expressing her pride in representing the Bronx and the Dominican Republic on a national platform.