Cardi B Warns of ICE Resistance at Tour Opener

Rapper Cardi B sparked controversy during the opening night of her Little Miss Drama Tour on Wednesday evening at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, California, where she warned the crowd that Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents would face resistance if they entered the venue to target her fans.

Climbing onto an elevated platform while performing a snippet of the traditional Mexican folk song "La Cucaracha," Cardi B addressed the audience, asking if any Guatemalans or Mexicans were present. She then stated, "Bitch, if ICE comes in here, we gonna jump they asses," drawing cheers from the crowd. Continuing, she added, "I've got some bear mace in the back! They ain't taking my fans, bitch." The performer quickly transitioned into her 2018 hit "I Like It," a collaboration with J Balvin and Bad Bunny, maintaining the high energy of the show.

The remarks, captured in fan-recorded video that spread rapidly online, highlighted Cardi B's ongoing advocacy against immigration enforcement policies. The New York-born artist, whose real name is Belcalis Almanzar, has previously used her platform to criticize U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, often framing the agency as harmful to...