Cardi B Makes Bold Stand Against ICE During Little Miss Drama Tour Opener
Cardi B is making it crystal clear that her concerts are a safe haven for her fans, and she is more than willing to get physical to keep it that way. During the high-octane opening night of her “Little Miss Drama Tour” in Palm Desert, California, on Wednesday, February 11, the Grammy winner took a sharp political turn that left the audience roaring.
While performing a rendition of the traditional folk song “La Cucaracha” from an elevated stage, she paused to survey the arena, specifically calling out to the Mexican and Guatemalan fans in attendance.
The atmosphere shifted from celebratory to defiant as Cardi issued a direct warning to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). She told the crowd that if agents dared to enter the venue, she and her fans would jump their a***s without hesitation.
The rapper didn’t stop there, lightheartedly adding that she had some bear mace in the back specifically to ensure that they ain’t taking my fans. The bold statement served as an explosive lead-in to her 2018 smash hit “I Like It,” a song that has long been an anthem of Latino pride.
This onstage stand follows a weekend of high-profile political statements within the music industry. Cardi recently took to social media to applaud her frequent collaborator, Bad Bunny, for his own pointed activism.
During the Grammy Awards on February 1, where he made history by winning Album of the Year for an all-Spanish project, Bad Bunny famously declared ICE out during his acceptance speech.
While his words drew a sharp rebuke from President Donald Trump and other conservative figures, Cardi stated she was immensely proud to see the Latino community standing 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
As of February, Cardi B is in the midst of a massive professional resurgence following the 2025 release of her sophomore album, AM I THE DRAMA? The project, which ended a seven-year wait for a full-length follow-up to her debut, recently dominated the charts with hits like “Magnet” and “Outside.”
Despite the album’s success, she recently informed fans during an X Spaces session that she is already focused on her third studio album, describing the upcoming work as a musical rebirth that will be more mature and emotionally open.
The “Little Miss Drama Tour” is scheduled to hit 30 major North American cities over the next two months, concluding with a massive finale in Atlanta on April 17. Between her duties as a mother of four—having recently welcomed a new baby with partner Stefon Diggs—and her role as a global fashion icon, Cardi is proving that she can balance domestic life with a fearless public platform.
While the Department of Homeland Security has yet to comment on her recent tour remarks, it is evident that the “Bodega Baddie” plans to keep her shows as unfiltered as her lyrics.
Do you believe that major stars like Cardi B and Bad Bunny using their massive platforms to challenge federal agencies like ICE is an effective form of modern activism, or do you prefer it when artists keep the focus strictly on the music? Share your thoughts in the comments.