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Cardi B Details Little Miss Drama Tour Challenges

Published 25 March 2026

Rapper Cardi B has opened up about the challenges and triumphs of her ongoing Little Miss Drama tour, revealing how she drew inspiration from major artists while pushing through personal hurdles just months after giving birth. The 33-year-old performer launched the 35-show run in February to support her 2025 album of the same name, with dates extending through mid-April across various U.S. cities.

In a recent interview with Allure magazine, Cardi described her preparation process, which included attending concerts by Madonna and Beyonce as research. She attended one of Beyonce's Cowboy Carter tour performances in France last June, calling it "way crazy" and "way removed from what I could do." The experience highlighted differences in their stage styles, as Cardi focuses on delivering high-energy rap sets rather than elaborate choreography. "I hate choreography; it's like math to me," she said. "I don't have much of a rhythm like that. I could rap all day. But dancing is like, ugh."

Despite her admitted struggles with dance routines, Cardi relies on a team of backup dancers to enhance her shows, which she treats as two-hour parties for fans. Rehearsals have tested her limits,...

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