Cardi B Promises To Protect Her Audience if ICE Tries To Enter Her Show
Cardi B made a bold statement during the opening night of her “Little Miss Drama Tour” in Palm Desert, California, on February 11. The Grammy-winning rapper mixed high-energy performance with a strong political message, leaving fans both entertained and inspired.
While performing a version of La Cucaracha, Cardi paused to address her Mexican and Guatemalan fans. The mood shifted when she spoke directly about U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. “If ICE tries to enter my show, we’re gonna jump their a**s,”* she warned the crowd. She added with a laugh, “I got some bear mace in the back just to make sure they ain’t taking my fans.”
The comments came right before she launched into her 2018 hit I Like It, a song that has become an anthem of Latino pride. This moment follows recent political statements from other artists in the industry.
Cardi praised her frequent collaborator Bad Bunny for speaking out at the Grammys on February 1, where he declared ICE out while accepting Album of the Year for his all-Spanish project. Cardi said she was proud to see the Latino community uniting in solidarity.
“If ICE come in here we’re gonna jump they a**es.”
— Pop Base (@PopBase) February 12, 2026
— Cardi B during her first night of her ‘Little Miss Drama’ tour.pic.twitter.com/91LNBV96QK
Cardi B is in the middle of a major career resurgence. Her 2025 album, AM I THE DRAMA?, ended a seven-year wait since her debut and has produced hits like Magnet and Outside. She has already started working on her third studio album, which she described as a musical rebirth that will be more mature and emotionally open during a recent X Spaces session.
The “Little Miss Drama Tour” will visit 30 cities across North America and conclude in Atlanta on April 17. Cardi balances her busy schedule with life as a mother of four, showing that she can manage family life while commanding a powerful public platform.
The Department of Homeland Security has not responded to Cardi’s comments, but she made it clear that her concerts are meant to be safe spaces for her fans. Between her music, activism, and fashion influence, Cardi B continues to use her platform to make a statement while keeping her performances energetic and unfiltered.
Do you think Cardi B using her concerts to speak out against ICE is an effective form of activism, or should artists focus strictly on the music? Share your thoughts in the comments.
