Cardi B Dismisses SNL Set Destruction Allegations
Rapper Cardi B has publicly addressed explosive claims that she destroyed equipment on the set of Saturday Night Live during her January 31 appearance as musical guest. According to a detailed report from entertainment outlet TMZ, the 33-year-old artist allegedly became enraged upon overhearing a planned joke about fellow rapper Nicki Minaj during the show's Weekend Update segment.
Political Connections Fuel the Controversy
The situation gained additional layers when a Cardi B fan account highlighted that Alex Bruesewitz, a senior adviser to former President Donald Trump who has recently developed a friendly relationship with Nicki Minaj, retweeted the initial report from Pop Pulse. Bruesewitz added commentary stating, "This is why people are calling her 'crash out Cardi.'"
Cardi B responded to this political connection with apparent skepticism, writing in a social media post directed at the fan account: "Now all of a sudden random stories coming out …like please -_-" This exchange follows an earlier online argument between Cardi B and Bruesewitz regarding claims about Nicki Minaj's social media activity.
The Alleged Incident Details
Sources told TMZ that after hearing about the joke concerning Nicki Minaj's affiliation with Donald Trump's MAGA movement, Cardi B allegedly began destroying backstage equipment. The specific joke was reportedly unrelated to Cardi B or her ongoing feud with Minaj, but was scheduled to air during the Weekend Update segment hosted by Colin Jost and Michael Che.
Insiders claim the situation escalated when Cardi B threatened not to perform and threw her phone at a television monitor. Additional reports suggest she entered a producer's office and punched a screen that subsequently required replacement. Despite these alleged incidents, the joke was ultimately removed from the script, and Cardi B performed as planned during the live broadcast.
Social Media Response and Historical Context
Hours after TMZ's story broke, Cardi B took to social media platform X with a cryptic response: "Hmmm all these little random stories... [f**k] it, let them talk, let them eat cake, let them come to the ballllll."
The fan account that highlighted Bruesewitz's involvement added commentary noting: "Then look who was quick to jump on the story! Cardi you make these people SICK knowing they can never control you. I see exactly why you named the album AM I THE DRAMA?"
This latest controversy adds another chapter to the long-standing, contentious relationship between Cardi B and Nicki Minaj. The two rappers, who once collaborated on the 2017 Migos song "MotorSport," have experienced public clashes dating back to disagreements during that recording session and a physical altercation in 2018.
Aftermath and Current Activities
Following her SNL appearance, Cardi B shared enthusiastic backstage footage on Instagram, celebrating her performance with Dominican artist El Prodigio. She described the experience as "such a honor" to perform on "one of the most prestigious stages in America," highlighting the fusion of Dominican and Bronx cultural elements in her performance.
The feud between the two rappers reignited in September when Nicki Minaj posted and subsequently deleted a series of tweets targeting Cardi B. Cardi B responded by questioning why Minaj would compare herself to someone who entered the industry much later, suggesting Minaj should instead measure herself against contemporaries like Rihanna, Taylor Swift, and Drake.
Cardi B is currently touring in support of her most recent album, which was released on September 19. Representatives for both Cardi B and Saturday Night Live have not responded to requests for comment regarding the alleged incident.
