Cardi B Says ‘AH HA’ Music Video Cost More Than $1M, Claims She Was ‘Overcharged’ by NYPD for Permits: ‘They Was Doing Too Much’
Cardi shot the twerk-filled visual in Brooklyn.
Cardi B detailed the high costs and challenges involved in filming her "AH HA" music video in a recent interview on the Spaces app. The Grammy-winning rapper revealed that the total price tag for shooting the video exceeded $1 million, which she found surprising given her initial expectations for a simpler, more street-inspired visual.
Cardi B originally wanted to film the video in the Bronx, but ultimately chose Sunset Park in Brooklyn for the production. She expressed frustration over being overcharged by the NYPD for permits, claiming the process was unnecessarily complicated due to her celebrity status. Cardi B felt compelled to work with around 40 NYPD officers, which she described as "doing too much" and made filming in an open setting with fans watching from a distance too overwhelming.
She stated this will be her last music video shoot with a public audience due to the overstimulation and lack of control she experienced during production. The song "AH HA" served as Cardi B's first single of 2026, debuting at No. 25 on the Billboard Hot 100 and currently sitting at No. 40 on the current week's chart.
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