Recent reports are circulating about alleged drama involving Cardi B during a past appearance on Saturday Night Live. This cardi news claims the rapper had a rough evening behind the scenes. The reports suggest that a joke about Nicki Minaj upset the Bronx femcee.
SNL Responds to Cardi B’s Alleged Outburst
Saturday Night Live is reportedly breaking their silence on claims that Cardi B threw a tantrum during the filming of their 1000th episode. Reports surfaced suggesting the rapper got upset over a joke made on the “Weekend Update” segment. This segment featured Michael Che and Colin Jost, as reported by HotNewHipHop, according to the reports, the joke was related to Nicki Minaj and her stance on Donald Trump. While the exact content of the joke is unclear, it apparently got under Cardi B’s skin. It’s alleged that she threatened to leave the show and displayed frustration, as per TMZ.
Behind the ‘Weekend Update’ Incident
Furthermore, sources claim Cardi B threw her phone at a TV monitor backstage. She also allegedly punched a screen in a producer’s room until it broke. The celebrity news site TMZ reported these details regarding the incident. Despite the alleged events, the joke was reportedly cut from the show.
Meanwhile, Cardi B herself posted a cryptic message on X, seemingly referencing the ongoing stories. She wrote, “Hmmm all these little random stories… f it, let them talk, let them eat cake, let them come to the ballllll.” This statement has led to speculation about her reaction to the news.
Continued Performances Amidst Controversy
Despite whatever may have transpired during rehearsals, Cardi B still performed her tracks “Bodega Baddie” and “ErrTime” from her album “Am I the Drama?” on the show. XXL has reached out to Cardi B’s team for comment on the situation.
Additionally, Cardi B is currently on her “Little Miss Drama Tour.” which started on February 11 in Palm Desert, California. Reports from Us Weekly also recently linked her to a breakup with Stefon Diggs, though she had previously revealed they were not together on stage during her tour. Sources told Us Weekly that this breakup wasn’t the first for the couple
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