Cardi B Slams Critics After Viral “Air Guitar” Performance Sparks Social Media Backlash

LOS ANGELES—Videos from the concert, which surfaced late last week, show Cardi B shredding a “guitar solo” using her own body as the instrument. While the crowd at the Kia Forum erupted in cheers, the digital reaction has been far more polarized. Political commentators and concerned parents have swarmed platforms like X and Instagram, accusing the mother of four of setting a poor example.

1. The Controversy: “An Embarrassment to Women”

The backlash centered primarily on the explicit nature of the gesture, particularly given the presence of younger fans in the audience.

• The “Mom” Argument: One viral post from a conservative commentator read, “This is someone’s mother behaving on a world stage like this. Absolute and utter embarrassment.”
• Cardi’s Defense: The rapper has remained unapologetic, previously posting on X that her concerts are meant to be a “two-hour escape” where fans should forget their problems, jobs, and “opps.”

2. A Tour Defined by “Drama”

The “air guitar” incident is just the latest in a series of events defining the Little Miss Drama tour:

• The “Government” Feud: Cardi recently made headlines for an online clash with Trump advisor Alex Bruesewitz, eventually admitting she felt “paranoid” that the White House was monitoring her.
• ICE Comments: During her opening night, she reportedly told fans she would “jump” ICE agents if they showed up at her show, a statement that drew a sharp rebuke from Homeland Security.
• Personal Life: The tour coincides with rumors of a breakup with her boyfriend, NFL star Stefon Diggs, following the birth of their son in late 2025.

3. Record-Breaking Sales

Despite the noise, the tour is a massive financial hit. Data shows that the first few legs in Palm Desert, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles have all been 100% sold out, grossing over $11 million in the first week alone.

“Little Miss Drama” Tour Dashboard