Cardi B calls out ICE during explosive tour moment

Cardi B sparked backlash after calling out ICE onstage, telling fans she would protect them during her tour live show

Cardi B has ignited fierce debate after delivering an expletive filled warning about immigration enforcement during a recent stop on her Little miss drama tour. The rapper made the remarks from the stage during a performance in the United States this week, pausing mid set to address the crowd directly as she spoke about fear surrounding immigration raids and the safety of her fans.

According to videos shared online, Cardi B appeared visibly emotional as she told the audience she would not stay silent if immigration officers entered the venue. “Bitch, if ICE come in here, we gon jump they asses. Bitch, I got some bear mace in the back. They ain’t takin my fans, bitch. Let’s go.” she said, drawing loud cheers from parts of the crowd and stunned reactions from others. The moment quickly spread across social media, with clips circulating within minutes of the show ending.

 

 

 

 

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The rapper has previously been outspoken about immigration and her own background, often using her platform to criticise policies she believes harm marginalised communities. This time, however, the tone and language of her comments marked a noticeable escalation, prompting questions about responsibility, rhetoric and the line between solidarity and incitement. While some fans praised her for what they saw as fearless advocacy, others accused her of encouraging confrontation and escalating fear.

Online fallout followed swiftly. Supporters flooded comment sections praising Cardi B for standing up for undocumented fans and using her voice during a time of heightened anxiety. Many described her words as raw and protective, arguing that artists should speak openly about issues affecting their audiences. Others, however, expressed concern, suggesting that her remarks could put fans at risk or worsen already tense situations. Critics also questioned the practicality of her statements, pointing out that encouraging confrontation could have serious consequences.

Political commentators and public figures soon weighed in, with reactions split largely along ideological lines. Some defended the artist’s right to speak freely on stage, while others argued that invoking violence, even rhetorically, crossed a line. Law enforcement supporters criticised the comments as reckless, while immigration advocates framed them as an emotional response to lived realities.

Cardi B herself did not immediately issue a formal statement after the show, but she continued posting tour content as the clips gained traction. Fans noted that she liked several supportive messages, signalling that she stood by her words despite the backlash. The moment has since become one of the most discussed incidents of her tour, overshadowing reviews of the performances themselves.