Cardi B has appeared to address allegations that she damaged property on the set of Saturday Night Live during her January 31 appearance as a musical guest.
According to reports published by TMZ, the 33-year-old artist allegedly became upset after overhearing a joke referencing Nicki Minaj that was scheduled to air during the “Weekend Update” segment. The joke reportedly related to Minaj’s perceived affiliation with former President Donald Trump and the MAGA movement and was said to be unrelated to Cardi personally.
Unnamed sources cited by the outlet claimed that Cardi reacted by throwing her phone at a backstage monitor, entering a producer’s office, and striking a screen that later required replacement. It was further alleged that she threatened not to perform unless the joke was removed from the script. Ultimately, the joke was reportedly cut, and Cardi proceeded with her scheduled performance.
Shortly after publication of the report, Cardi posted a message on X that appeared to reference the circulating claims, writing: “Hmmm all these little random stories… [expletive] it, let them talk…” In a subsequent exchange with a fan account, she suggested that the timing of the allegations was suspect, particularly in light of commentary by Alex Bruesewitz, a political adviser who had shared the story and criticized her online. Cardi implied that the emergence of the narrative was not coincidental.
The reported incident follows a broader and longstanding public dispute between Cardi and Minaj, which dates back to their collaboration on the 2017 track “MotorSport” and has included social media exchanges and prior public confrontations. Their feud resurfaced in September following a renewed exchange of posts on X.
Representatives for Cardi and for Saturday Night Live have reportedly been contacted for comment, though no formal response has been publicly issued. Meanwhile, following her January appearance, Cardi shared behind-the-scenes footage on Instagram expressing appreciation for the opportunity to perform on what she described as one of the most prestigious stages in American entertainment.
At present, Cardi has not directly confirmed or denied the specific allegations but has publicly cast doubt on the veracity and motivation behind the reports.#newsafro_
